Fritznel Beauchamps, 47, was sentenced to eight years for attempted robbery after threatening an employee with a knife in a Middletown smoke shop. He fled before police arrived, but his history of three prior robbery convictions contributed to the severity of his sentence. District Attorney Hoovler underscored the need for lengthy sentences for repeat violent offenders, highlighting Beauchamps' dangerous conduct and criminal background. The case, which aimed to enhance local public safety, involved multiple law enforcement agencies and strong prosecutorial efforts.
"Give me all the money in the register or I will kill you," Beauchamps reportedly said during the attempted robbery, according to court documents and statements.
Repeat offenders who commit violent crimes deserve lengthy prison sentences," Hoovler said. "The sentence imposed in this case reflects both the dangerous nature of this defendant's admitted conduct, as well as the lengthy nature of his criminal history.
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