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Armed robber caught after 6 years
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A man who committed two armed robberies in Conyers six years ago is finally behind bars in Rockdale County.

Chad Derrick Slaughter, 35, of Ohio, was brought into custody Friday afternoon after he allegedly robbed two pharmacies at gunpoint in September 2009.

On Sept. 4 that year, he allegedly robbed a Rite-Aid pharmacy, which was located at 1541 Ga. Highway 20 and is now a CVS pharmacy. Later that month, he robbed a CVS pharmacy which was located at 425 Sigman Road on Sept 26.

He faces a number of charges, including two counts of armed robbery, three counts of aggravated assault, two counts of having possession of a firearm during a crime and carrying a concealed weapon.

No bond has been set.