Marc Mathis, a 21-year-old from Columbus, receives a suspended nine-year sentence for armed robbery at a local Circle K gas station, which he committed last August. Admitting to using an airsoft gun during the incident, Mathis expressed remorse in court, stating he resorted to robbery to fund his addiction to fentanyl, which he described as a desperate act while trying to cope with withdrawal.
As part of the plea agreement, Mathis will undergo substance evaluation and complete 200 hours of community service while having no contact with the gas station. The victim, who lost her job following the robbery, requested leniency, highlighting the impact of addiction on young lives and advocating for a second chance through work release. This case underscores the challenges of addiction and its effects on both individuals and the community.
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