Robbery Suspect Takes His Lumps

A 30-year-old man suspected of two Spokane Valley robberies Wednesday night apparently ended his crime spree by taking some lumps, sheriff’s deputies said.

Jerry L. Swagerty was treated for minor injuries at Sacred Heart Medical Center after deputies spotted him running about 7:20 p.m. near the 7-Eleven at Broadway and Park, which was robbed earlier in the evening.

Deputies weren’t sure how Swagerty had suffered his injuries.

“Apparently at some point, some guy beat him up,” said Sheriff’s Lt. David Wiyrick.

The 7-Eleven was robbed at 5:40 p.m. Swagerty also is suspected of later stealing money from a man in the 7800 block of East Broadway, Wiyrick said.

, DataTimes