Man accused of robbing boy, 5, for cell phone at Galveston park

GALVESTON, TX

It happened over the weekend at Wright Cuney Park and Recreation Center in Galveston. Galveston police say witnesses told them Jerrome Dominick approached the little boy, took his cell phone and then ran into nearby apartments.

One of the witnesses knew Dominick and police were able to contact him by phone. They convinced him to return to the park, where he was then arrested.

The little boy was not injured.

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