HPD makes arrest in laundromat robbery


On March 10, 2009, a common law robbery occurred at the Washhouse Laundromat located at 604 E. Andrews Avenue in Henderson.

The victim, Malcolm Bobbitt, had an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency taken.

After an investigation was conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, Orrie Williams, 19, of 141 Cardinal Lane in Henderson was arrested and charged with common law robbery and assault.

Williams was placed under a $20,000 secured bond pending a March 30, 2009, court appearance.