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Deshawn PressleyHonored For Stopping Robbery Suspect At Ohio Grocery Store

A man in Ohio has been given a Citizens Award by local police after he thwarted a robbery at a supermarket in Lemon Township.

After the suspected thief stole an 87-year-old’s purse, 27-year-old Deshawn Pressley chased him out of the store and detained him in the parking lot.

Pressley and Goins plan to stay in touch and they have a dinner date planned.

The man who stole 87-year-old Patricia Goins’ purse, Derek Vaughn is charged with felony robbery and theft. He’s locked up on $55,000 bond.

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