FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 9, 2007

Wewa man convicted of burglary, dealing, possession of firearm by felon; faces up to 45 years prison

State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Gulf County Circuit Court, of Benjamin C. Causey, on charges of Burglary of a Dwelling, Dealing in Stolen Property, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

The four males, two females jury deliberated about one hour before finding Causey, WM, DOB: 1-26-1970, 186 West Avenue, Wewahitchka, guilty of the September 20, 2006, incident. Assistant State Attorney Brian Hill, in his 50th trial, presented evidence that Causey broke into a home and stole three firearms and other property. Causey then sold two of the firearms and got a friend to pawn the third.

Sentencing is set for November 29 2007. Causey faces up to 15 years in prison for each offense.