Police: Uniontown man suffered skull fracture in robbery attempt
A Uniontown man was pistol-whipped during an attempted robbery and suffered a skull fracture, according to Uniontown City Police.
Alize Jonte Kobaly, 20, of West Askren Street, was arraigned Tuesday. Police issued an arrest warrant Sunday for Eric Raymond Parker, 19, of Evans Street, who allegedly participated.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, police were called to 89 Lenox Street at about 4 p.m. Friday, where they found Robin Nelson with bruising and cuts on his face. Police ended the interview because Nelson had trouble focusing and responded slowly. In addition to the fracture, he suffered a concussion and deep cuts on his face.
Parker reportedly texted Nelson earlier in the day, saying he wanted to “hang out.” The two men arrived and asked him to go for a walk. When he said he did not want to go for a walk, they allegedly pointed pistols at him and told him to “go get the money.” He said he did not have money, and Kobaly allegedly hit him in the head with the pistol, according to court documents.
Kobaly and Parker are both charged with two counts each of attempted robbery and simple assault, three counts of conspiracy to commit robbery, and one count of recklessly endangering another person.
Kobaly is facing an additional count of attempted robbery and two counts of aggravated assault.
Kobaly was arraigned Tuesday afternoon before Magisterial District Judge Michael M. Metros, who set bail at $75,000. He remains in Fayette County Prison, unable to post bail.