Last week, Bristol Borough police re-arrested Travis Morris, 23, of Trenton, for an alleged robbery that took place in November
At the time, Patrolman William Davis responded to the robbery call on the 800 block of Pine Street a little after 7:30 p.m on November 15.
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The female victim told Davis she was approached by a black male wearing black clothing, a bandanna and had a cross tattoo on his face, police documents show.
Davis wrote in court paperwork the victim said she was approached by Morris who showed her brass knuckles and said: “Do you know what these are for? Give me your money.”
Morris allegedly stole an iPhone and $35 in cash before fleeing on foot, according court documents.
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Davis re-interviewed the victim four days later. During the interview, according to court documents, the victim once again provided a description of the man followed by a photo array in which she positively identified Morris as the culprit who purportedly threatened and robbed her.
Morris was also charged with possession of a weapon and receiving stolen property.
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According to online court documents, Morris was incarcerated for approximately two months on when the original case was filed and release on June 11.
He was re-arraigned last Thursday by District Court Judge Frank W. Peranteau Sr. was posted unsecured bond, of 10 percent 0f $30,000 the following day.
Morris is scheduled for preliminary hearing on July 15.
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No official word as to why the charges against Morris were dropped and refiled.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
