Overview
- Joshua Mora, 22, pleaded not guilty in Lynn District Court and was ordered held without bail on charges including armed robbery and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
- Police say the Oct. 31 incident occurred around 7:20–7:30 p.m. at Richdale Convenience on Chatham Street, where several items were taken.
- Surveillance video shows a suspect jumping the counter and repeatedly punching the clerk, and the prosecutor said he also slammed the victim to the floor.
- The store owner said the clerk suffered a broken leg, broken nose and broken jaw, and police described the injuries as significant.
- Investigators said witnesses and the defendant’s mother identified him from photos, the State Police violent-fugitive unit assisted with the arrest, and prosecutors noted he was on probation at the time.