Posted on: February 25, 2025 10:30 PM

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Two individuals arrested for robbery 2nd in the town of Ausable

February 23, 2025, State Police arrested Ryan E. Lawrence, 31, of Lake Placid, NY, for second-degree robbery involving a motor vehicle.

On February 24, 2025, State Police arrested Jennifer M. Ashton, 36, of Plattsburgh, NY,  for second-degree robbery involving a motor vehicle.

On February 20, 2025, at approximately 6:45 a.m., State Police responded to a larceny complaint regarding a vehicle on Hibernia Road in the town of Ausable. During the investigation, it was determined that Ashton, Lawrence, and the victim were driving around in the victim's vehicle—a 2020 green Hyundai Venue. Ashton was driving, Lawrence was in the front passenger seat, and the victim was in the back seat. At an unknown location, Ashton stopped the vehicle, and Lawrence exited forcefully, removing the victim from the car. Once the victim was out, Ashton and Lawrence stole the vehicle and left the victim behind.

The victim then went to the nearest residence to call law enforcement for assistance.

On February 22, 2025, Troopers found the victim's vehicle abandoned on Guide Board Road in the town of Schuyler Falls. The vehicle was secured and brought to State Police Plattsburgh.

On February 23, 2025, Troopers located Lawrence, who was subsequently arrested and processed at the State Police Barracks in Plattsburgh. He was arraigned in the Town of Peru Court and remanded to Clinton County Jail without bail.

On February 24, 2024, Troopers found Ashton, and she was arrested and processed at the State Police Barracks in Plattsburgh. She was arraigned in the Town of Ausable Court and was released on her own recognizance.

From NYSP