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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.
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