PANAMA CITY — Five people have been arrested in the wake of an afternoon strip club beating, the Panama City Police Department announced Friday.
When officers arrived at Bambi’s Dollhouse, 2915 E. Fifth St., at about 2:30 p.m., they found a man on the ground unconscious. EMS personnel arrived and transported him to an area hospital.
Witnesses on scene informed officers that two black males, later identified as Jasper Blackledge, 23, and Ples Robinson, 25, both of Panama City, had punched and kicked the victim repeatedly and fled the area, PCPD reported.
During the investigation, officers came across an SUV in the same parking lot and smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from within. During a search, police found a bag containing 23 plastic baggies of marijuana with a combined weight of 97.5 grams and a loaded 9mm semi-auto firearm, police said.
All occupants of the vehicle were detained. The owner and driver of the vehicle Doneisha Robinson, 28, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Kimberly Sly, 23, was charged with possession of marijuana less than 20 grams. Larry Pickett, 20, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
A short time later, Blackledge and Robinson returned to the scene and were detained by officers, police said. Investigation of the incident led officers to arrest Blackledge and Robinson on aggravated battery and affray charges.
All five individuals were taken to the Bay County Jail for their charges.