St. Louis Park Man Arrested for Allegedly Robbing a Drug Dealer in Hopkins

A St. Louis Park man is in jail for allegedly early Thursday morning in Hopkins, said Hopkins Police Sgt. Michael Glassberg.

Joemel Devon Robinson, 20, was booked in Hennepin County jail Friday afternoon and charged with one count of aggravated robbery and one count of simple robbery, both felonies.

Robinson is accused of using a gun to rob a man he met at a parking lot in the 300 block of 17th Avenue to buy marijuana, Glassberg said. The victim, who Glassberg declined to name, told police that Robinson pulled a gun shortly after the two men met for a drug deal.

The victim said Robinson then took his drugs, hit him on the head with the gun and forced him out of a vehicle at gunpoint, Glassberg said. Robinson then allegedly searched the man for more drugs, took his shoes and baseball hat, and left. 

The victim was not hospitalized. 

Police have a second suspect in custody awaiting charges once the courts reopen Tuesday. More details will be available after he’s charged.

Robinson’s bail was set at $40,000. He is due to appear in court again Tuesday.

The victim has not been charged with a drug crime, Glassberg said.