An 18-year-old Vance man admitted this week to taking part in the May 12 robbery of a Holly Hill business.

Jonathan Snell, of 236 Nimbus Road, pleaded guilty to strong-arm robbery in connection with the case.

Circuit Court Judge Ferrell Cothran sentenced Snell under the Youthful Offender's Act not to exceed six years.

Snell was part of what police say was a duo who entered the Farmer's Supply Company near Holly Hill and tied up the store keeper with an electrical cord.

The store owner said after the robbery one individual grabbed him around the neck and began tying him up while the other man took money from the register.

The two robbers netted less than $50, according to a warrant against Snell.

The case against a co-defendant is still pending.

In other cases:

* Jermaine Shingler, 26, of 2293 Bass Drive, Santee, pleaded guilty to assault and battery with intent to kill and was sentenced to six years in prison.

On Jan. 31, 2007, Shingler used a shotgun to shoot at a passing vehicle. A man inside the car was struck by the blast.

Documents inside Shingler's case file indicate the victim was taken to the hospital since he believed he had been grazed by a projectile.

Emergency room personnel found the victim has been struck by five pellets on his right side. He was treated and released.

* Vincent Gathers, 46, of 1422 Jamison Ave., Orangeburg, pleaded guilty to shoplifting, third or greater, and was sentenced to four years, suspended to 18 months in prison and two years of probation.

Gathers was caught July 21, 2005 concealing 12 bottles of men's and women's deodorant in his clothing.

* Timothy Earl Franklin, 44, of 397 Alva St., Orangeburg, pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and was sentenced to six years, suspended to 90 days in prison and one year of probation.

* Barry Oneal Smith, 43, of 2358 Northview Apartments, Orangeburg, pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to four years, suspended to 18 months in prison and two years of probation.

Smith must also repay $1,368.

* Janet Bolen, 31, of 730 Bayview St., Holly Hill, pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree burglary and one count of receiving stolen goods and was sentenced on each count to four years, suspended to nine months of probation, to be served concurrently.

* James White, 18, of 216 Edward St., Orangeburg, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary and was sentenced under the Youthful Offender's Act not to exceed six years.

* Leon Johnson Jr., 20, of 658 Rambling Ridge Road, Orangeburg, pleaded guilty to failure to stop for a blue light and was sentenced to three years and a $100 fine, suspended to nine months of probation and $759 in court costs.

* Mandella Alowe Christopher, 25, of 2860 Kennerly Road, Orangeburg, pleaded guilty to unlawful carrying of a pistol and was sentenced to 60 days.

During a driver checkpoint, Christopher was taken into custody after police observed a .32-caliber handgun on the front seat of his car.

* Henri Jo Larkin, 36, of 129 Community Park Road, Orangeburg, pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and was sentenced to five years, suspended to two years of probation.

* Joseph Robinson, 55, of 2504 Camden Road, Holly Hill, pleaded guilty to criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and was sentenced to five years, suspended to nine years of probation.

* Darnquell Shakel Hayes, 22, of 144 Rivelon Road, Orangeburg, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and was sentenced to 30 days.

* Trajan Antwan Jenkins, 29, of 890 Pineland St., Vance, pleaded guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and was sentenced to five years, suspended to 18 months of probation.

T&D Staff Writer Richard Walker can be reached by e-mail at rwalker@timesanddemocrat.com or by telephone at 803-533-5516.

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