Watch CBS News

Police: Suspects Put Lodi Pizza Delivery Driver In Chokehold, Robbed Her

LODI (CBS13) – Two people are under arrest after police say they robbed a pizza delivery driver in Lodi.

The incident happened Sunday around 10 p.m.

Lodi police say a woman was delivering pizza along the 1800 block of South Church Street when someone walked up behind her and put her in a chokehold.

Another suspect then took the pizzas – along with the woman's personal property.

lodi arrests
Sherri Jean Smith (left) and Alexander Marcel Barba's (right) booking photos. (Credit: Lodi Police Department)

After getting some leads, detectives served a search warrant along the 400 block of West Century Boulevard and arrested two people – 37-year-old Sherri Jean Smith and 23-year-old Alexander Marcel Barba.

Both Barba and Smith are facing charges of robbery, conspiracy and drugs.

Police say most of the stolen property has been recovered.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.