Man charged in East Nashville robbery

A man who has been arrested over 20 times since 2005, according to police, has been arrested again and charged with robbing a man Thursday evening

Police said Edward Gordon, 34, robbed a male while the victim was walking with friends on South 14th Street near Boscobel Street in East Nashville.

Witnesses told police that Gordon approached the group at 7:15 p.m. and lifted his shirt, revealing a pistol in his waistband. The victim handed over $10 and the suspect fled on foot.

East Precinct officers found Gordon, who they said has a distinct grey patch of hair, at the intersection of South 14th and Holly Street.

Gordon was positively identified as the robber and had $10 in his front pocket.

Gordon has been convicted previously for attempted robbery, domestic assault, assault and drug possession. He is being held in lieu of $75,000 bond.