Prosecutors Drop Robbery Charge Against Star High School Back
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Prosecutors Drop Robbery Charge Against Star High School Back
Prosecutors have dropped an aggravated robbery charge against a star high school running back.
Reporter: By Eli Ross
Email Address: eli.ross@kwtx.com
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(November 18, 2008)—The McLennan County District Attorney’s Office has dropped an aggravated robbery charge against star La Vega High School running back Christopher Dantae Parr, 17, who was freed on bond in September after spending almost a month in the McLennan County Jail after his arrest.

Parr was charged in connection with the armed hold-up of Lonnie Sawyer, 19, who told police he was robbed around 10:40 p.m. on Aug. 23 in the 5200 block of Concord Road in Bellmead.

The District Attorney’s Office said the criminal complaint against Parr was dropped after the teenager passed a polygraph test last week.

Prosecutors also said Parr’s statement on what happened on Aug. 23 was consistent with statements from other witnesses.

The high school junior’s bond was originally set at $75,000, but was later reduced.

Parr did not play this season.

La Vega faces Tyler Chapel Hill in a playoff game Saturday in Mesquite.

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Posted by: Imagine Location: Waco on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:53 PM

Yes, Chris was out on the field and he did a fantastic job. The whole team did a great job and I was happy to see all the players working so well together. Guys stick together and do not worry about the haters.
Posted by: just me Location: Robinson on Nov 24, 2008 at 03:15 PM

Amazing to me just how quickly this guy is released from school DAEP and back on the field a day later. I'm sure the UIL has this school under investigation. All you can hope is that Coach WW has everything in order or the innocent team players will pay. So sad for the team, is no one looking out for the TEAM.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 21, 2008 at 01:25 PM

I hope he overcomes wanting to be a thug like some of his family.The influence is greater to be a thug, than people know.
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