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January 16, 2025

Two individuals arrested stemming from a domestic in the town of Plattsburgh

Two individuals arrested stemming from a domestic in the town of Plattsburgh
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On January 15, 2025, New York State Police members arrested Ashley R. Hemingway, age 29, of Plattsburgh, NY, for criminal possession of a weapon 2nd -loaded firearm, criminal possession of a weapon 3rd-ammunition feeding device, assault 2nd-intent to cause physical injury with a weapon, and reckless endangerment 1st. State Police members also arrested Darren S. Johnson, age 43, of Colchester, VT, for criminal possession of a weapon 3rd-previous conviction, criminal possession of a weapon 3rd-ammunition feeding device, and criminal mischief 3rd-damage another person's property.

On January 15, 2025, at approximately 1:04 a.m., Troopers responded to Route 22 in the town of Plattsburgh for a domestic dispute. An investigation determined Hemingway and Johnson were involved in a verbal argument that turned physical between both parties striking each other. During the altercation, a firearm was presented and a brief struggle over the firearm led to a round being discharged striking Johnson in the leg. 

Johnson was transported to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital for a non-life-threatening injury to his right leg.

Johnson was released from the hospital and went to SP Plattsburgh for processing. He was arraigned in the Town of Schuyler Falls Court, where he was remanded to Clinton County Jail in lieu of $20,000 cash, $40,000 secured bond, or $80,000 partially secured bond. 

Hemingway was arrested and processed at SP Plattsburgh. She was arraigned in the Town of Peru Court, where she was released on her own recognizance.