FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 4, 2007

Chipley man convicted in burglary and theft

State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Washington County Circuit Court, of Samuel Herbert Wright, on charges of Burglary of a Structure, Grand Theft, over $5,000.00, and Breaking Fences.

The one male, five females jury deliberated about 25 minutes before finding that Wright, WM, DOB: 5-27-1964, 525 5th Street, Chipley, burglarized and stole from Lane’s Outdoor Equipment on March 26, 2007.

Sentencing is set for January 4, 2008. Wright faces a possible 10 years in prison.

Wright is being supervised, on parole, for theft and escape from another state.