A Montour Falls woman is facing several charges after deputies say she tried to rob a gas station in Chemung County.
Deputies were called to the Dandy Mini Mart on Watkins Road in the Town of Catlin around 11:14 a.m. Monday for a report of a woman causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. When they arrived, Stephanie Kemp was taken into custody, and the Criminal Investigation Division was brought in to assist.
Investigators say Kemp forced her way behind the employee-only counter, damaged property, and shoved the clerk. She then allegedly forced open the cash register and attempted to steal money.
After being brought to the sheriff’s office for processing, officials say Kemp slipped out of her handcuffs and ran toward the exit in an attempt to escape. She was stopped and taken back into custody.
Kemp was charged with Attempted Robbery in the third degree (Class E felony), Criminal Mischief, Petit Larceny, and Attempted Escape. Kemp was later released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
She was transported to Arnot Ogden Medical Center for further evaluation.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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