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Last Of Armed Burglary Suspects Sentenced


The last of five people involved in an armed burglary near Chillicothe has been sentenced.

On Monday, Presiding Circuit Court Judge Thomas Chapman sentenced Jeffery Dwain Stevens, 38, Chillicothe, to a total of 17 years for his actions in a 2012 day time burglary about 1 mile east of Chillicothe. Officials say Stevens was one of the burglars and in possession of a firearm which was discharged at citizen who arrived at the home.

Judge Chapman gave Mr. Stevens 12 years on Burglary in 1st Degree and 5 years on Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Both sentences are to run consecutive to any other sentences Stevens is currently serving. Stevens had pleaded guilty several weeks ago.

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