Robbery Gone Wrong With a Phone and a Gun | Dublin News

A man with 71 prior convictions tried to rob a bookie and a supermarket in one day—both times dropping his phone, which led to his arrest when his mom texted asking why cops were at their house. Though he claimed he was desperate and threatened, the gun was an Airsoft replica. The judge acknowledged the terror he caused victims but sentenced him to six years, one suspended, considering his methadone recovery and family’s devastation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d722ac2b823caf1