Two 18-year-old men were arrested and charged with Robbery, Aggravated Assault and Theft after one person was struck with a gun and robbed in South Portland.

Two Men Arrested and Gun Found

Jeissey Blash Khamis and Mogga Wani Yanga were taken into custody after three search warrants were executed. The gun used in the robbery was located during the search.

Taken to the Hospital

The South Portland Police Department said two people were robbed at Bug Light Park. One was hospitalized after being hit with a gun, said WGME News.

Released on Cash Bail

They were both taken to the Cumberland County Jail. Khamis was released after posting $1,000 cash bail. Yanga was released after a $300 cash bail was posted.

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Isolated Incident

Police said this was an isolated incident and there’s no threat to the public.

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