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Convicted Animal Shelter Thief Gets More Than Nine Years In Prison

Delaware County Sheriff's Office

A Mount Gilead man was sentenced Monday to more than nine years in prison for his role in a string of thefts from animal shelters. Prosecutors say 30-year-old James Blankenship and another man stole cash, electronics and animal medications from shelters in 16 counties. Blankenship must also make 15 thousand dollars in restitution.

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