Burglar Sentenced to 9. 7 Years

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  Sean T. Ponder was sentenced to 116 months in prison“Judge Michelle Szambelan followed the State’s recommendation and sentenced Ponder to the high-end of the sentencing range for each count to be served concurrently, totaling 116 months in prison.”
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  Sean T. Ponder pleaded guilty to six crimes“Sean T. Ponder (40) pleaded guilty to 6 crimes related to a series of burglaries and thefts in January and June of this year.”
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  Sean T. Ponder was convicted of residential burglaries“Sean T. Ponder (40) pleaded guilty to 6 crimes related to a series of burglaries and thefts in January and June of this year. The charges Ponder pled guilty to are 2 counts of Residential Burglary, 1 count of 2nd Degree Commercial Burglary, 1 count of 1st Degree Theft, 1 count of 1st Degree Trafficking in Stolen Property and 1 count of 1st Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.”
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  Sean T. Ponder was convicted of commercial burglary“1 count of 2nd Degree Commercial Burglary,”
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  Sean T. Ponder was convicted of theft of high-end items“Ponder's crime spree included breaking into two homes, one in Chattaroy and one in Spokane Valley, and the business of a former employer located on E. Trent Ave., where he stole high-end valuables such as laptops, jewelry, and from one of the homes, a firearm.”
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  The information is according to Spokane County Superior Court recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Sean T. Ponder’s criminal history includes 18 felony convictions“Ponder's criminal history consists of 18 felony convictions, including 4 Burglary and 3 Unlawful Possession of a Firearm convictions.”
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  Sean T. Ponder’s criminal history includes four burglaries“Ponder's criminal history consists of 18 felony convictions, including 4 Burglary and 3 Unlawful Possession of a Firearm convictions.”
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  Sean T. Ponder’s criminal history includes three unlawful firearm possession charges“Ponder's criminal history consists of 18 felony convictions, including 4 Burglary and 3 Unlawful Possession of a Firearm convictions.”
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  Victims described feeling unsafe after Sean T. Ponder stole items from their homes“At the sentencing hearing, victims of both residential burglaries told the court that Ponder took more than their belongings, he took their sense of safety and security.”
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  Sean T. Ponder stole items from a business on East Trent Avenue“the business of a former employer located on E. Trent Ave., where he stole high-end valuables such as laptops, jewelry, and from one of the homes, a firearm.”
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  The judge rejected a request for drug treatment“Judge Michelle Szambelan declined to sentence Ponder to a DOSA, noting his significant conviction history and his staggering number of current convictions.”
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  The judge cited Sean T. Ponder’s extensive record as the reason for rejecting drug treatment“Judge Michelle Szambelan declined to sentence Ponder to a DOSA, noting his significant conviction history and his staggering number of current convictions.”
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  The judge ordered the maximum sentence of 9.7 years to be served concurrently“Judge Michelle Szambelan declined to sentence Ponder to a DOSA, noting his significant conviction history and his staggering number of current convictions. Instead, Judge Szambelan followed the State’s recommendation and sentenced Ponder to the high-end of the sentencing range for each count to be served concurrently, totaling 116 months in prison.”