Lancaster Police have arrested an employee they believe is among those responsible for an armed robbery early New Year’s Eve morning at a restaurant. 42-year-old Brian Oneal Ealey of Lancaster is charged with armed robbery. Police say Ealey is not believed to be the masked gunman who held up the Applebee’s on Highway 9 West. A news release from Lancaster Police says Ealey worked with others to commit the crime. Police say the investigation continues and more arrests are anticipated.


