Canton, OH – An arrest has been made in connection with a series of recent armed robberies at Dollar General stores in Stark County, officials confirmed Wednesday.
According to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, investigators arrested Dyllan Riter, 28, following robberies reported at two separate Dollar General locations—one at 8565 Waynesburg Drive SE in Waynesburg and another at 9141 Cleveland Avenue SE in East Sparta.
Authorities said the arrest was the result of a multi-agency effort involving the Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office, New Philadelphia Police Department, U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Riter has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, two counts of child endangering, failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, and theft, according to officials. Police allege the robberies involved a weapon, escalating the severity of the charges.
Investigators confirmed Riter is currently being held in the Tuscarawas County Jail on unrelated charges. Officials noted that additional developments may still emerge, as the investigation remains ongoing.
The robberies raised concern among residents in Waynesburg, East Sparta, and surrounding areas in Stark County, particularly due to the alleged presence of children during the incidents.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office.
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