AUGUSTA — A Skowhegan man and an Augusta woman were indicted Friday on charges in connection with an assault and robbery of an 82-year-old woman outside an Augusta grocery store in April.

The indictments against Tylor Anthony Reece, 21, and Star Marie Black, 24, were handed up by a grand jury in Kennebec County. An indictment is not a determination of guilt, but it indicates that there is enough evidence to proceed with formal charges and a trial.

Police at the time said the woman was hurt when Reece allegedly stole her purse April 18, 2016, at the Cony Street Hannaford. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Reece was indicted on two counts of robbery — one alleging use of physical force and the other alleging intent or intent to inflict bodily injury — and one count each of aggravated assault and theft by unauthorized taking, all related to the same incident.

On Friday, he remained at Kennebec County jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail in connection with these charges.

Black was indicted on charges of hindering apprehension or prosecution of Reece, and theft by unauthorized taking in connection with the alleged assault and purse theft as well as one count of theft by deception at the Big Apple April 18, 2016, all in Augusta. She remains in the same jail in lieu of $25,000 bail in connection with these charges.

The same grand jury indicted a number of other individuals as well:

• Stephen Gerard Bailey Sr., 52, of Augusta, aggravated assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, obstructing report of crime or injury and domestic violence assault, all Oct. 28, 2015, in Augusta.

• Tricia L. Barry, 43, of Chelsea, aggravated forgery and theft by unauthorized taking Jan. 7, 2016, in Gardiner, and theft by unauthorized taking Dec. 22, 2015, in China.

• Michael Walter Bowden, 33, of Augusta, unlawful possession of cocaine base and trafficking in prison contraband, both April 9, 2016, in Augusta.

• Richard Paul Bryant Jr., 26, of Randolph, possession of sexually explicit materials of children under age 12 July 18-Sept. 20, 2012, in Randolph.

• Leland Carl Connor, 58, of Farmingdale, theft by unauthorized taking and misuse of identification April 25-May 14, 2015, in Gardiner.

• Gregorio Dario Diaz, 36, of Hartford, Connecticut, unlawful furnishing of scheduled drugs and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs April 19, 2016, in Waterville.

• Nicole M. Dyment, 19, of Auburn, escape and refusing to submit to arrest April 17, 2016, in Augusta.

• Jake L. Foster, 21, of Augusta, three counts of theft by unauthorized taking, all Jan. 25, 2016, in West Gardiner.

•Michael E. Freeman Jr., of Chelsea, burglary and theft by unauthorized taking March 14, 2015, in Chelsea, and burglary and theft by unauthorized taking March 1-31, 2016, in Farmingdale.

• Michael A. Gerrish, 33, of Readfield, criminal operating under the influence and aggravated operating after habitual offender revocation Sept. 30, 2015, in Readfield.

• Bryan L. Gervais, 39, of Ripley, domestic violence assault April 9, 2016, in Readfield.

• William J. Grondin, 54, of Augusta, unlawful possession of heroin Oct. 3, 2015, and theft by unauthorized taking June 2, 2015, both in Augusta.

• Peter William Holloway, 52, of Readfield, possession of sexually explicit materials depicting a person under age 12, Oct. 25-Dec. 11, 2011, in Readfield.

• Kimberly M. Hopkins, 35, of Augusta, unlawful trafficking in heroin, Feb. 11, 2016, unlawful possession of heroin and unlawful possession of cocaine base, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, all March 9, 2016, and all in Augusta.

• John R. Larrabee, 37, of Belfast, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person March 23, 2016, in Albion.

• Virginia Marla Marston, 31, of Monmouth, operating after revocation and violation of condition of release April 4, 2016, in Monmouth.

• Dennis R. Morton, 19, of Augusta, aggravated criminal mischief and theft by unauthorized taking Feb. 17-20, 2016, in Augusta.

• Rowe L. Palmer, 37, of Farmingdale, aggravated criminal operating under the influence Jan. 4, 2016, in Chelsea.

• Victor James Pendleton, 25, of Augusta, aggravated forgery June 15, 2016, in Augusta.

• Craig S. Preo, 52, of Windsor, operating after revocation Feb. 26, 2016, in Monmouth.

• Moises Radhame Pujols, 32, of Auburn, domestic violence assault and aggravated criminal trespass March 25, 2016, and three counts of violation of condition of release April 1, May 8-9 and May 20, 2016, all in Augusta.

• Mark R. Roy, 35, of Clinton, domestic violence assault April 12, 2016, in Clinton.

• Jennifer L. Sapienza, 34, of Oakland, operating after revocation Feb. 5, 2016, in China.

• Mathew A. Taylor, 31, of Augusta, unlawful possession of scheduled drug containing hydrocodone Oct. 31, 2014, in Augusta.

• Jennifer Rena Thibeault, 26, of Augusta, theft by unauthorized taking Feb. 16, 2016, in Augusta.

• Shane L. Thibodeau, 38, of Lewiston, burglary and theft by unauthorized taking Feb. 3, 201, in Monmouth.

• Barrington A. Walker, 23, of New York, New York, aggravated trafficking in heroin and unlawful trafficking of cocaine base, operating without a license, and criminal forfeiture of $1,580, all March 31, 2016, in Augusta.

• Tanya L. Williams, 51, of Brooks, domestic violence assault May 7, 2016, in Waterville.

Betty Adams — 621-5631

badams@centralmaine.com

Twitter: @betadams

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