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Niceville man charged with robbery

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — A Niceville man has been arrested by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and charged with robbery after he allegedly physically attacked an individual and stole a large amount of cash, according to the WCSO.

The WCSO reports it has arrested John Black Henderson, 22, of Niceville.

The WCSO said Henderson organized the sale of a cell phone to the victim to take place at the John Horton Senior Center, 194 North County Road 393. During the exchange, Henderson physically attacked the victim and stole a large amount of cash, the WCSO said.

The amount of cash was not disclosed.

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Henderson is charged with robbery, a second-degree felony, and was taken to the Walton County Jail.

The victim reportedly sustained minor injuries.

The WCSO encourages anyone who is in the business of buying or selling items to use the Walton County Sheriff’s Office administration buildings for a safe place to do those transactions.

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