Four suspects arrested after westside Athens armed robbery

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The Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery on March 26, 2026, in the 400 block of Minor Street. Officers located the four suspects at 700 US-29 in Athens and recovered the stolen property. Emory Simmons, Zachariah Roberts, Sherod Porter, and Raequan Thomas were arrested and charged with aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Why it matters

Armed robberies are a serious concern for the Athens community, as they can lead to violence and instill fear in residents. The swift response and apprehension of the suspects by the ACCPD demonstrates their commitment to public safety and holding criminals accountable.

The details

According to the police report, officers responded to the armed robbery call around 2:21 PM on March 26th. The four suspects were located at 700 US-29 in Athens, and the stolen property was recovered during the initial investigation. Emory Simmons, Zachariah Roberts, Sherod Porter, and Raequan Thomas were arrested and charged with aggravated assault, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

• On March 26, 2026, at approximately 2:21 PM, ACCPD officers responded to a report of an armed robbery.

What’s next

This is an active investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Lister at Hovie.Lister@accgov.com or 762-400-7333.