75 Days For Armed Robbery? What a Deal!

Ardmore Community Reacts to Grandy Robbers' Sentence




Posted: Aug 21, 2007 05:34 PM
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Two Ardmore men were sentenced in court Monday, for robbing a restaurant in June. The pair was sentenced to 75 days in the county jail, plus with what amounts to five years of probation. KTEN's Andrea Kurys has the community's reaction.

District Attorney Craig Ladd, who was representing the victims, said Tuesday that he was surprised and disappointed with the sentence. Several local law enforcement officers have also expressed their dissatisfaction with the outcome.

On June 29, Andron Thompson and Larry White entered the Grandy's restaurant on North Commerce through the drive-thru window after closing. Once inside, they tied up several victims...including three children ages 5, 7 and 10. They threatened employees with a loaded hand gun..but as they attempted to escape, they were caught by law enforcement who had surrounded the restaurant.

In court Monday, several people provided character witness testimony, in which they described the two as "role models" for Ardmore youth.

When the judge delivered their sentence, he also included 500 hours of community service and letters of apology to the victims.


Judge Walker had no comment when asked about the reasons behind his sentence.

Andrea Kurys, KTEN News.