Howard County police have arrested two teenage brothers in the beating and robbery of a cab driver in Laurel.
Seventeen-year-old Jeremiah Bridges and 16-year-old Justin Bridges, both of Laurel, have been charged as adults with attempted murder, robbery and assault. They were arrested on Tuesday and are being held on $500,000 bond each.
Police say on Sept. 13, cab driver Getachew Lima of Washington picked up the two, who wanted a ride to Laurel from the Greenbelt Metro station. Officers say upon arrival, the two beat and choked Lima and stole cash from him.
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