Police arrest second suspect accused in assault, robbery of elderly woman

Police in Jersey City have arrested a second man accused of beating and robbing an elderly woman.

News 12 Staff

Feb 1, 2019, 10:39 AM

Updated 2,081 days ago

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Police in Jersey City have arrested a second man accused of beating and robbing an elderly woman.
According to police, 18-year-old Kelvin Jamison was arrested Thursday and charged with robbery and conspiracy.
The crime happened near Sycamore and Crossgate roads in Jersey City.
Police say the 87-year-old woman was walking home from church last Friday when she was struck in the face and had her purse stolen.
Safwan Pridgen, 19, was arrested and charged Wednesday.

The victim is expected to recover.