Lexington, Kentucky, August 25, 2025
News Summary
A 25-year-old man, Lawrence Westbrook, was arrested in Lexington, Kentucky, for armed robbery and making threats against a woman and her children. The incident escalated when Westbrook forcibly took the victim’s phone as she tried to call the police. He was later apprehended at a local store where a handgun was found. His charges include robbery and wanton endangerment, raising significant concerns about public safety.
Lexington Man Arrested for Armed Robbery Involving Threats to Family
A man named Lawrence Westbrook, 25, has been arrested in Lexington, Kentucky, after being charged with armed robbery and other offenses linked to a threatening encounter with a victim and her children on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred when Westbrook allegedly banged on the victim’s door, and upon her opening it, he pointed a gun at her and her children, issuing threats.
The situation escalated when the victim attempted to contact the police for assistance through her phone. According to reports, Westbrook forcibly took the phone away from her before fleeing the scene of the alleged crime.
On Wednesday afternoon, Lexington police received a notification from a license plate reader concerning a vehicle associated with Westbrook, who was wanted for multiple charges including robbery, wanton endangerment, and terroristic threatening. The police tracked the vehicle to Save-A-Lot on Legends Lane in Lexington…