NYACK, NY – Jason Jabouin, formerly of West Haverstaw has been arraigned on murder (2nd) charges in connection with the May 22nd shooting death of Ryan Franklin in the Village of Nyack, NY. He is also charged with Robbery 1st and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd.

Jason Jabouin was transported back to Orangetown last night from Hartford County, Maryland, after waiving extradition, to face a Judge in the homicide of Ryan Franklin in the Village of Nyack on May 22,2020. The defendant was arraigned virtually in the Orangetown Justice Court by the Honorable Richard Finning last night at approximately 7:30 pm and remanded to the Rockland County Jail without bail.

The defendant was charged with Murder in the Second Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. He has a Preliminary Hearing scheduled on Tuesday June 9th at 11:00 am in Rockland County Court.

District Attorney Tom Walsh said, “I commend the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Orangetown Police Department in apprehending Jason Jabouin for the killing of Ryan Franklin. We remember the victim and our sympathies go out to his family and friends. Rest assured, justice will be served, and we will ensure that the safety and security of Rockland County remains my office’s top priority. Our community can’t allow the senseless killing of a young man to become commonplace. We should not, and will not, stand for that.”

Chief Assistant District Attorney Patrick Frawley and First Assistant District Attorney Dominic Crispino represented the people at arraignment and will prosecute the case against Jason Jabouin.

“The determination and skill of Orangetown Police Department detectives, officers and our law enforcement partners in seeking justice for Mr. Franklin and his family was shown throughout this investigation,” said Orangetown Police Chief Donald Butterworth. “We will continue to work closely with the Rockland County District Attorney in the prosecution of the perpetrator of this violent criminal act. The Orangetown Police Department remains committed to serving all people who live, work or visit our community.”

Video from the Scene of the Crime

“On behalf of the Town Board, I want to thank the Orangetown Police Department and our officers for their hard work and dedication in bringing swift justice for Mr. Franklin and his family, and ensuring the safety of our residents,” said Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny.

Nyack Mayor Don Hammond said, ” We want to thank Chief Butterworth and the Orangetown Police Department for their efforts to keep our village safe. The excellent police work and investigation with other law enforcement entities is a demonstration of their commitment to serving our community.”

Arrest Press Conference