Youngstown man sentenced for Warren home break-in
Robert Paxton, 43, was found hiding behind an American flag after police were called to investigate a reported break-in on Central Parkway in Warren on January 13.
Police had received a report that an unknown man carrying a book bag had entered the home.
Paxton told officers he was there 'to make money.' His bookbag contained a watch, two rings and two earrings, according to a police report.
Paxton pleaded guilty to an amended indictment of one count of breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony, last month.
He received his sentence in Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday.
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