JP aka Jason Porters Muggers Arrested
Written by Renee K | Friday, February 1st, 2008
During the Aussie Millions JP posted on the 2+2 forums about an incident that took place where he was assaulted and robbed at knife point.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Aussie police have caught the two assailants and are now holding them in custody
This all just transpired after a search warrant for the two suspects was issued last night.
Dwayne Johnstone and Vhyharn Arumughasamu both appeared in and out of session’s last night, each charged with one count of robbery. The two men are still in custody and were scheduled to appear in Melbourne Magistrate’s Court today.
According to JP, he had cashed in 30k in chips and left the Crowne Plaza for the casino which is only a short distance away. On his way back he was crossing the Spencer Street Bridge when he said he heard footsteps. He was then rushed and hit over the head from behind knocking him down. Once on the ground, he was threatened at knifepoint while the attacker took the cash out of his hoodie.
JP believes the two men were casing him before the attack took place. He also posted today that he received an email from the Melbourne police letting him know they were able to recover $11,850 from the two men.
JP (aka) Jason Porter is a well known and talented poker player both live and online. During the 2008 Crown Aussie Million Championship he finished 31st in the Main Event taking home $22,780. His total winnings to date exceed $200,000 with 7 cash finishes and one 1st place finish which was in the 2007 Caesars Indiana WSOP Circuit Event Event #1 – No Limit Hold’em.
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