The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A 27-year-old man was sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of armed robbery.

Ashtino Douglas entered his guilty plea before Justice Renae McKay. He was charged alongside Shemar Bennet, who received an eight-year prison sentence for the same offences.

Douglas was initially scheduled to stand trial before Justice Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, but he changed his plea ahead of proceedings.

On November 16, 2023, Douglas and an accomplice robbed Olivia Joseph, a cashier at Faith Variety Store, at gunpoint, stealing $1,300. That day, Douglas also robbed Peaches Ledger of $40 at the 4G Variety Store while armed.

Douglas is also accused of robbing Alphanique Brown and Novellette Allen, cashiers at Budget Meat Mart, though the outcome of those charges was not specified in court.

Following the conviction, Justice McKay advised Douglas to reform and avoid returning to a life of crime and negative influences.

Douglas will serve a ten-year sentence, with time already spent on remand deducted.

Tamika Roberts and Kara Wight appeared on behalf of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Stanley Rolle of the Public Defender’s Office represented Douglas.