Arrest Made in Violent Merlin Robbery Involving Acid Attack

Arrest made in violent Merlin robbery involving acid attack

A robbery at a Dollar General on Merlin Road in Josephine County turned violent Tuesday morning, leaving two employees with severe chemical burns.

Elderly Man Accused of Acid Assault, Robbery Attempt in Josephine County

Merlin, Oregon- A 72-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after deputies say he carried out a violent robbery attempt at a Dollar General in Josephine County, throwing acid on employees and threatening them with a knife. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 8:40 a.m. to reports of a robbery in progress at the store on Merlin Road. Thanks to witness descriptions, deputies quickly located and arrested the suspect, iden…