Friday, March 27, 2009

ANOTHER GASPORT BURGLAR PLEADS GUILTY

As reported by the Buffalo News....

Michael D. Coe, who broke into a home on East Avenue in Gasport July 17 and was confronted by a neighbor as he fled, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Niagara County Court. Coe, 36, of Branch Street, Lockport, admitted to a reduced charge of attempted third-degree burglary and facing a maximum of four years in prison when he is sentenced May 27 by Judge Matthew J. Murphy III. Assistant District Attorney Stephen J. Foley said Coe failed to pry open the home’s back door but succeeded in entering through the front door. He filled a pillowcase with cash and jewelry but dropped it when a neighbor from across the street confronted him