North Charleston man charged in Ladson robbery

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a North Charleston man Wednesday in connection with a November robbery.

Javonte Marquise West, 29, is charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm in a violent crime, according to court documents.

Sheriff’s spokesman Andrew Knapp said West was arrested in West Ashley.

Deputies released images from surveillance video of the Nov. 20 robbery at Sonny’s Gas Station on Highway 78. Investigators said a man walked into the business at about 9 a.m. and pointed a handgun at a clerk while demanding money. He left with an unspecified amount of cash.

No one was injured in the incident.

West was being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.