There are 3 article(s) tagged Watermelon Man:

• July 2024

  • US Marshals capture teenager accused of killing watermelon vendor

    A warrant was issued for the arrest of Demarion Tackett after he did not appear for a hearing to revoke his bond filed by prosecutors. 

    By Julia Baker July 09, 2024

• February 2024

  • Teen accused of killing ‘watermelon man’ transferred to adult court

    Demarion Tackett, 16, is accused of shooting 76-year-old John Materna, who was known for selling watermelons in The Heights neighborhood, on May 15, 2023. Materna died in the hospital two weeks after being shot.

    By Aarron Fleming February 07, 2024

• July 2023

  • Transfer hearing date set for teen accused in ‘watermelon man’ killing

    A hearing date next month could determine whether the teen accused of killing a local watermelon vendor will be transferred to adult court. 

    By Aarron Fleming July 25, 2023