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Office of the District Attorney P. David Soares Albany Robber Sentenced to 8 years in State Prison ALBANY , NY – District Attorney P. David Soares today announced the sentencing of FIDELIS ONYIA, 19, of Albany, NY. ONYIA was sentenced to 8 years in prison and 2½ years of post-release supervision for (1) count of Robbery in the 1 st Degree, (1) count of Burglary in the 1 st Degree, and (1) count of Robbery in the 2 nd Degree before the Honorable Dan Lamont. FIDELIS ONYIA, along with SHAVAR FOOTMAN, 21, of 276 Ontario Street, Albany, NY, forced their way into a home at 547 Hamilton Street on April 6 th, 2006. The defendants stole a large amount of cash from the victim at gunpoint before the victim was able to escape from the home and alert police who were on routine patrol in the area. A standoff occurred between the police officers and the defendants who eventually fled the home on foot. ONYIA was apprehended at the corner of Hudson Avenue and Ontario Street. “When a citizen of Albany County has their security or possessions stolen within the confines of their own home, action will be taken,” commented DA Soares. “This case should be a reminder to everyone that theft of others’ property will not be tolerated and the law will take appropriate measure to ensure justice is carried out.” ADA Francisco Calderon from the Street Crimes Unit handled this case. ### For further information contact: Heather Streeter Orth
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