CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — A Venezuela man is being charged in Cortland.
Police say Royker Eduardo Ramirez Urbana threatened several people shortly before 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 at Hometowne Studios on River St.
“The investigation determined that Ramirez Urbina allegedly threatened multiple individuals, demanding their personal property,” police said. “During the incident, Ramirez Urbina allegedly threatened to kill one victim and forcibly took an iPhone 16 Pro Max after threatening to cut the victim with a running gas-powered weed eater.”
“Ramirez Urbina also allegedly used the running gas-powered weed eater to strike two individuals, causing injuries,” police added.
The 22-year-old is charged with felony assault and robbery, misdemeanor menacing and criminal possession of a weapon, and harassment. The Venezuelan man, who police add is in the US illegally, is behind bars until his next court date.
