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Two Burglars receive prison sentences today in the County of Lexington stemming from two separate incidents

Tue, 04/23/2019

Desi Arnaz Gleaton, age 28, pled guilty to Burglary Second Degree - Violent and was sentenced to 15 years in prison by Chief Administrative Judge Frank R. Addy, Jr.

Christopher Lee Williams, age 34, pled guilty to Burglary Second Degree - Violent and was sentenced to 8 years in prison by Chief Administrative Judge Frank R. Addy, Jr.

Both cases were prosecuted by Senior Assistant Solicitor Angela Garrick Martin.

In May of 2017, Gleaton broke into a home on Pine Street in Pelion while the homeowners were at church. Gleaton stole multiple firearms, electronics, and tools from the residence. Lexington County Sheriff's Department deputies were able to lift a latent print from the home that later was determined to match Gleaton. This will be a second violent crime for Gleaton who is currently serving an active sentence in the Department of Corrections.

In August of 2018, Williams broke into the Dolorosa Worship Center on Old Charleston Road. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department responded to an alarm call to find the outer rear door had been pried open as well as several interior office doors. After reviewing the security camera footage, law enforcement was able to identify Williams and his truck. Cash and a bass guitar was stolen from the church. Williams was on probation for a prior burglary.