Two people arrested in Poughkeepsie for suspected armed robbery

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (NEWS10) — Two people from Hyde Park were arrested in connection with the investigation of a robbery, according to the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department. Ashley Rizzo, 25, and Keith Woodin, 41, were both charged with second-degree robbery.

On July 5 at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at 778 Main Street in Poughkeepsie. Upon arrival, police found the victim, who claimed he was threatened with a knife before two suspects took his personal belongings.

Officers were able to locate a man and woman matching the victim’s description near the crime scene. The couple, identified as Woodin and Rizzo, were arrested shortly thereafter.

In addition to the second-degree robbery charge, Woodin was also charged with second-degree menacing and fourth-degree illegal possession of a weapon. Woodin and Rizzo were both held pending their arraignment.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the City of Poughkeepsie Criminal Investigation Division at (845)485-3670.