Violent Armed Robbery Of CT Store Solved Nearly 1 Year Later: Police

Two Connecticut men have been arrested in connection with a violent armed robbery where they brandished firearms and attacked employees at a store nearly a year ago, authorities said.

Stevelan Snowden, left, and Devon Kempson-Cook
Photo Credit: *West Hartford Police*

Josh Lanier

01/07/2025 2:41 p.m.

Stevelan Snowden, 42, and Devon Kempson-Cook, 37, both of Hartford, were taken into custody earlier this month following an extensive investigation by the West Hartford Police Department.

The robbery occurred at City Line Liquors, located at 595 Prospect Ave. in West Hartford, just before 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2024. Police said the suspects entered the store, pointed guns at employees, assaulted them, and demanded cash. They ran out after stealing an undisclosed amount of money.

Snowden is facing charges including reckless endangerment in the first degree, robbery in the first degree, and assault in the second degree with a firearm. He is being held on a $75,000 bond, authorities said.

Kempson-Cook has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery in the first degree and assault in the third degree. His bond was set at $90,000, authorities said.

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