The Henry County Sheriff’s Office on January 13 released information about an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, January 11, around 10:40 p.m. at the 5 Point Tobacco store, located at 1620 Virginia Avenue in Martinsville.
During that incident, an unidentified man allegedly entered the business, produced a knife, and demanded money from the clerk before leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash.
On February 25, as a result of continued investigative efforts by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, investigators identified and arrested Tyson Me’shad Bryant Stockton, 28, in connection with incident. This is the same individual identified in a Henry County Sheriff’s Office media release issued two days ago in reference to an abduction and rape investigation. The suspect now faces an additional charge of robbery in connection with the January 11 incident, in addition to the previously announced abduction and rape charges.
Stockton remains in custody with no bond at the Henry County Adult Detention Center.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the assistance provided by the public and encourages anyone with additional information related to this case or other criminal activity to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Martinsville-Henry County Crime Stoppers at 276-632-7463. Tips may also be submitted anonymously by texting HCSO followed by the information to 847411.
