North Charleston Police arrested Anthony Lamar Thompson, 32, for his alleged role in assaulting a moped rider and stealing the vehicle on December 23 in the Spruill Avenue area. Thompson faces charges of strong-arm robbery, first-degree assault and battery, and possession of cocaine base after officers found drugs during his detention on December 30 near Spruill and Proctor Avenues. The second suspect involved in the robbery remains at large.​
Incident Details
The assault occurred when two men pulled the victim from his moped on Proctor Avenue, beat him, and fled with the vehicle toward the road. Officers responded promptly to the 3300 block of Spruill Avenue but initially could not locate the suspects. Thompson was recognized and arrested during a routine patrol about a week later.​
Charges and Detention
Thompson’s charges include common law strong-arm robbery, first-degree assault and battery, and possession of approximately 2.5 grams of cocaine base, confirmed by field testing. He was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center following the arrest. Jail records confirm these details as of early January 2026.​
