FALL RIVER, Mass. — A 40-year-old man from Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is being held without bail after allegedly carrying out a terrifying armed robbery at a Dartmouth smoke shop, leaving employees in fear for their lives.
The incident unfolded on July 18, 2024, shortly after 6:15 p.m., when Dartmouth Police responded to an emergency call at King Smoke Shop on 255 State Road (Route 6).
According to authorities, the suspect, Muhammad Sheikh, stormed into the store brandishing a knife. He reportedly slashed the weapon toward several employees while issuing explicit death threats, creating a scene of chaos and panic. Sheikh then ripped the cash register from the counter—containing about $700 in cash—and fled the premises in a gray 2025 Honda Civic registered in his name…