Monday, June 20, 2016

Wolbert arrest
A Newport man faces charges of aggravated assault and robbery in connection with a Friday night incident at a home on Senior Way in Newport. Newport Sgt. Donald Coakley identified the suspect as Ryan Wolbert, 38, Apple Valley Way, Newport. Emily Branam told the officer that Wolbert came to her residence screaming and saying she owed him money. He grabbed Branam by the head and slammed her head onto the table. He then grabbed the woman's purse and as he fled the home, Grabbed Branam by the throat, and threatened to cut her throat, the officer said. The purse and contents, valued at $350, later were recovered and Wolbert was jailed.


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