By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

Khalil King, 19, was charged on March 12 with armed robbery with threat of force, a Class C felony, in connection with a police report from the BP Station on February 20 at 9:06 p.m. It was indicated that a male entered the gas station, located at 1138 W. Main Street, displayed a facsimile (replica) firearm, and demanded a pack of cigars. The suspect fled in a vehicle. Just over an hour later, officers took King into custody without incident at Knilans Hall on the UW-Whitewater campus. He was released on a $10,000 signature bond with a cash payment of $2000.

According to Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, King’s residence is in Madison. However, on February 22 a search warrant was issued for a room at Knilans Hall. As of March 12, per the UW-W directory, Khalil King was enrolled as a freshman student majoring in psychology.

Upon conviction, a Class C felony is punishable by up to 40 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000, or both.

Unless a judgment of conviction is entered, the defendant is presumed innocent of all charges.