An early morning stop at a Colerain Township Speedway turned into a crime scene Thursday when a 22-year-old man allegedly pulled a gun on a store employee, grabbed cash and bolted on foot, according to police.
Arrest and charges
Colerain Police identified the suspect as 22-year-old Darrian Hall‑Mackey and said the robbery happened just after 6:30 a.m. at the Speedway on Colerain Avenue near Compton. Officers said they later spotted Hall‑Mackey on Compton Road, chased him and caught up with him on Donnybrook Lane. Police reported finding a gun and cash on him and said he has been charged with aggravated robbery and obstructing official business, according to WKRC.
Speedway incidents around the city
The Colerain case is the latest in a string of violent incidents at Speedway convenience stores around Cincinnati. In an earlier Sedamsville robbery, a store employee was injured, as reported by WCPO. The newest arrest highlights ongoing safety worries for workers on early-morning and overnight shifts at gas-station convenience stores.
How to reach police
Officials have not released additional booking or arraignment details in the Colerain case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Colerain Township Police at 513‑321‑COPS (2677), per the Colerain Township police department website.
Legal note
Hall‑Mackey is accused of aggravated robbery and obstructing official business. Both are felony charges, and the allegations have not been proven in court. He is presumed innocent unless and until he is convicted through the judicial process.
