Armed robbery investigation in Smyrna leads to arrest

SMYRNA — A 32-year-old Wilmington man was arrested following an armed robbery investigation, Smyrna Police spokesman Det. Brent Raughley said.

According to authorities, on May 22 at approximately 3:05 p.m.,  police responded to the Smokiez Smoke Shop at 239 N. Dupont Highway for a reported armed robbery that had just occurred.

The investigation revealed, police said, that upon entering the smoke shop, Isaiah Council, while wearing a disguise, approached an employee and requested cigars. Upon receiving the cigars, Council then produced a black handgun and demanded vape products and money, police said…

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