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Butler man receives 9 to 18 months in prison

A Butler man who used a baseball bat to strong-arm a convenience store clerk will spend 9 to 18 months behind bars.

Anthony J. Donachy, 29, of Charlemagne Drive pleaded guilty to theft and aggravated assault. He was sentenced Thursday by Butler County Judge Timothy McCune.

According to court records, Donachy on Feb. 17 made multiple visits to the 7-Eleven store on Hansen Avenue for small purchases. On his fourth visit about 5 a.m., Donachy told a cashier to “open the cash register,” according to court records.

Court records indicate Donachy produced a wooden baseball bat with black tape around the handle when the clerk questioned him. He fled on foot with $65 in cash. The incident reportedly was captured by store security cameras.

Donachy initially faced additional charges of robbery and possession of drug paraphernalia. However, those charges were dropped as part of a plea arrangement he made with the county district attorney’s office.

In addition to the prison time, Donachy was ordered to serve 3 years’ probation, pay $200 in fines and log 50 hours of community service.

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