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2 Michigan teens charged after attack over cigarettes

March 02, 2011

HAZEL PARK, Mich. (AP) — Two suburban Detroit teens accused of attacking a man and stealing a partial pack of cigarettes face unarmed robbery charges and up to 15 years in prison.

Nineteen-year-old Raymond Patton of Hazel Park and 18-year-old Damian Williamson of Royal Oak were charged Monday in 43rd District Court.

Police say the men attacked a 21-year-old Hazel Park man who was walking to work about 6 p.m. Sunday.

Hazel Park Police Lt. Michael Kolp tells The Daily Tribune of Royal Oak one of the suspects punched the victim in the head, took his cigarettes and rummaged his pockets.

Patton remains held on a $50,000 bond, while Williamson's bond was set at $100,000.

A March 8 preliminary exam is set.

Police said it was not immediately known if either suspect had a lawyer.

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Information from: The Daily Tribune, http://www.dailytribune.com

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