Police made a quick arrest after a trio of early-morning armed robberies and one 'great witness' who fought back.The family who owns Sunny Hollow Quick Stop and Three Brothers Pizza in Colchester, which faced a similar robbery attempt in March, said they'll never give in to criminals who want to steal to support their drug habits. "This is not a minimum wage clerk employed by someone else," Colchester Police Chief Jennifer Morrison said. "It's a family business and they've made the decision as adults to defend what it theirs. I can understand their frustration."David Rosario, 41, of Burlington, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one count of attempted murder and three counts of armed robbery at a late afternoon arraignment.The judge ordered Rosario held without bail.Three other individuals discovered in Rosario's car in a residential neighborhood near Sunny Hollo have yet to be charged. Officers said they found a stolen cash drawer in his car.Police also said Rosario was suspected of robbing the Maplefield's in Colchester and the Maplefield's in Essex.Investigators said Rosario was armed with a knife when he committed the robberies.Rosario's criminal history included selling cocaine, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and other drugs crimes. He also has records in New York and Florida.According to court documents, Rosario stole about $600 from the three convenience stores.Rosario was scheduled to appear in court again on Aug. 25.

Police made a quick arrest after a trio of early-morning armed robberies and one 'great witness' who fought back.

The family who owns Sunny Hollow Quick Stop and Three Brothers Pizza in Colchester, which faced a similar robbery attempt in March, said they'll never give in to criminals who want to steal to support their drug habits.


"This is not a minimum wage clerk employed by someone else," Colchester Police Chief Jennifer Morrison said. "It's a family business and they've made the decision as adults to defend what it theirs. I can understand their frustration."



David Rosario, 41, of Burlington, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one count of attempted murder and three counts of armed robbery at a late afternoon arraignment.

The judge ordered Rosario held without bail.

Three other individuals discovered in Rosario's car in a residential neighborhood near Sunny Hollo have yet to be charged.

Officers said they found a stolen cash drawer in his car.

Police also said Rosario was suspected of robbing the Maplefield's in Colchester and the Maplefield's in Essex.

Investigators said Rosario was armed with a knife when he committed the robberies.

Rosario's criminal history included selling cocaine, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and other drugs crimes. He also has records in New York and Florida.

According to court documents, Rosario stole about $600 from the three convenience stores.

Rosario was scheduled to appear in court again on Aug. 25.