NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A Newport News man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an armed robbery in Caroline County involving four French bulldogs who have since been found safe, the county's sheriff's office says.

Ronald Gaylord James, 37, was taken into custody in Hampton on Nov. 25. James is charged with possession of a firearm after being previously convicted of a felony, armed robbery, use or display of a firearm in the commission of a felony, grand larceny of the dogs, grand larceny of a firearm, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Additional charges are expected, the sheriff's office says.

The alleged robbery happened on Sunday, Nov. 23, in the parking lot of the Ladysmith Food Lion, according to the sheriff's office. A seller told deputies that they were meeting with a buye

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