Sumter Police: Man arrested in connection with armed robberies

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — A Sumter man was arrested in connection with two recent armed robberies, say the Sumter Police Department.

Officers say Jokerion Felder turned himself in on Friday, Nov.17 without incident.

Felder is accused of robbing a Manning Avenue business on Nov. 2 and a Pocalla Road business on Nov. 9.

Law enforcement say during both robberies a man was wearing a ski mask and dark-colored clothing while ordering the clerks at the businesses to hand over cash from the register.

During the robberies, the man always appeared to be holding a handgun in his pocket, say investigators.

Felder is charged with two counts of armed robbery and is being held without bond at the county detention center.

Sumter Police say the investigation is continuing.