An undisclosed victim experienced vehicle trouble after dropping off a friend in the Mechanicsville area. He contacted his father and brother to come and assist him.
While waiting for the assistance, he was approached by two males. They questioned who he was and demanded money. When no wallet or money was located on the victim, the two began to assault the victim.
The victim was punched and kicked as well as struck with a glass bottle. The victim believed he was “pistol whipped”. The vehicle fled as the family members arrived.
The victim was located in a ditch by his father suffering from injuries to his face, arms and body. The victim’s family went through a nearby neighborhood and located the vehicle and notified police.
Deputy Logalbo arrived at the residence the vehicle was parked and found that one of the suspects was inside, smoking marijuana.
That suspect, as well as a second located inside the residence was arrested after being positively identified by the victim.
Chris Ricardo Colbert, 21 of Mechanicsville, was arrested and charged with First Degree Assault and Robbery.
Eric Lamar Carter, 18, was arrested and charged with First Degree Assault, Robbery and possession of marijuana and related paraphernalia.