3 men arrested following armed robbery of Kingston convenience store

Three men have been arrested in connection with a holdup at a Kingston convenience store.

Following days of investigation, on Thursday Kingston police’s major crimes unit tracked down two suspects in the robbery of New Merry Market that took place last weekend.

A third man was also arrested Thursday in connection with the robbery.

Police say on Feb. 13, a man entered the convenience store with a firearm and demanded money from the cashier. When the cashier wasn’t able to open the cash drawer, the man then took the cash drawer and ran off with it.

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Police charged 26-year-old Josh Beaushaw and 28-year-old Robert Sly-Day with robbery with a firearm, possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and possession of a firearm while prohibited. Sly-Day was additionally charged with breach of probation.

The third man, 23-year-old Jordan Cassibo, was charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of stolen property under $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, assaulting a peace officer, assault with a weapon, flight from police, fail to comply with release order and breach of probation.

Kingston police tips from the public helped in this week’s investigation.