Ashley Lobdell, Convenience Store Robbery, Vermont 2022

Rutland Woman Charged with Convenience Store Robbery in Vermont

A 25-year-old woman from Rutland, Vermont, was arrested last night for interfering with commerce by robbery.

Ashley Lobdell is accused of robbing the Jolley Mart store located at 128 Grove Street on September 25, 2022.

According to court records, Lobdell is alleged to have displayed a large steak knife to the clerk, and demanded cash from the register.

Investigators were able to use surveillance video from the area of the robbery to identify Lobdell as the robber.

The United States Attorney's Office emphasizes that a Criminal Complaint contains allegations only and that Lobdell remains presumed innocent until and unless she is convicted of a crime.

Lobdell faces a maximum sentence of 20 years of imprisonment on the robbery charge.

United States Attorney Nikolas P. Kerest commended the investigatory efforts of the Rutland City Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations.

The prosecutor is Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan Ophardt. Lobdell is represented by Mark Oettinger, Esq.

Defendant: Ashley Lobdell

Criminal Charges: Interfering with commerce by robbery

City and State: Rutland, Vermont

Date: September 25, 2022

Sentence: Maximum 20 years of imprisonment

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-vt/pr/rutland-woman-charged-convenience-store-robbery