LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A man was arrested on November 7 after police say he robbed a Lexington gas station at gunpoint.
Just before 11:00 p.m. on November 6, police responded to a reported robbery at the Marathon on Versailles Road near Delmont Drive.
According to an arrest citation, Kevin Santizo entered the Marathon and purchased a beer and protein bar. After buying the items, he showed what appeared to be a "silver firearm," pointed it at the victim, and took $273.17 out of the register.
Officers were able to locate Santizo in the area following the robbery and take him into custody.
The arrest citation states that once police made contact with Santizo, he attempted to dispose of the "silver firearm, cash, marijuana, and cocaine in a large dumpster."
According to police, the items were collected to be used in any official proceedings.
Santizo is charged with the following:
- first-degree robbery
- tampering with physical evidence
- buying or possessing drug paraphernalia
- possession of marijuana
- first-degree possession of a controlled substance first offense
Police say that no one was hurt during the incident.
