ARMED ROBBER SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS IN OCONEE COUNTY

August 31, 2009
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(Walhalla, SC). Twenty-three year old Adarius Dennis was sentenced today in Oconee General Sessions Court to 23 years in prison for Armed Robbery. Dennis’ case was called for trial on June 22, 2009. After the jury was selected, Dennis failed to return to court. The trial continued in his absence and the jury returned a verdict of guilty for Armed Robbery. A bench warrant was issued for the defendant’s failure to appear and his sentence was sealed by the Court. Dennis was arrested on the bench warrant on August 4, 2009. The sealed sentence imposed by the Honorable Alex Macaulay was read in open court today. 

On June 22, 2008 Adarius Dennis was involved in a robbery that occurred in the Clinkscales Community of Seneca where approximately 90 pairs of shoes valued at $3000 were taken and the victim was beaten with a handgun. The incident took place in the presence of the victim’s four-year old daughter.