Fourth Man Arrested in Willimantic Armed Robbery

Willimantic police arrested a fourth man wanted in connection to an armed robbery at an apartment complex from a few months ago.

Police arrested Samuel A. Rivera, 23, of Willimantic, on robbery and assault charges at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday for involvement in an armed robbery in the Ivy Gardens apartment complex on Oct. 27, 2014, police said.

No other arrests are anticipated.

Rivera was charged with first-degree robbery, third-degree assault and criminal attempt to commit second-degree larceny.

Police are holding him in custody on a $350,000 cash/surety bond pending his court appearance Tuesday in Danielson Superior Court.

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