One of Two People Charged with Black River Falls Gas Station Robbery Taken Into Custody
Friday, December 6th, 2019 -- 12:31 PM
-One of two people charged with attempted robbery of the Holiday gas station in Black River Falls was taken into custody on Thursday.According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, on November 27th, two people entered the gas station and demanded the keys to the register. They were able to open the register and a cash drop box. They then fled on foot. On November 29th, the department received an anonymous tip stating that 17-year-old Treyton Laufenberg and 25-year-old Jessie Blakenship committed the robbery. The Sheriff’s Department believes this robbery is also tied to an attempted robbery at the Corner Store in Black River Falls on November 21st.
Both men have been charged with armed robbery. If you have any further information, you are asked to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 715-284-9009. Authorities stated that Laufenberg has been taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Department.
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