Christmas Day burglar sentenced to two years in state prison
NORWICH – When the Chenango County Court met for an afternoon session on Monday, July 11, the case of Blair D. Elderkin was heard.
Elderkin, 23, of Sidney, appeared with his appointed public defender, John Cameron. Assistant District Attorney Laura Parker represented the people of Chenango County in the case, while The Honorable Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. presided over matters.
Elderkin was originally indicted on five charges back in February of 2016, including two felonies and three misdemeanors. Elderkin was charged with two counts of burglary in the second degree, a class C felony; and three counts of petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor.
It was alleged that Elderkin did knowingly enter and remain unlawfully in a residence in the Town of Guilford on Dec. 25, 2015, with the intent to commit a crime. A crime was committed when Elderkin allegedly stole a department store gift card, a ceramic John Deere buck with a handle, and approximately $800 in United States currency.
The second burglary count alleged that Elderkin, on the same date but at a different residence, did steal several lottery tickets and a pair of pink and black ear buds.
The three counts of petit larceny alleged that Elderkin stole $100 from a parked vehicle of another victim, then moved to another parked vehicle where he took a Gander Mountain Camo Jacket, a Gander Mountain pink and white blanket, CB radio, a carburetor, RC car battery pack, machete, and approximately $20 in loose change.
Elderkin then allegedly moved on to yet another parked vehicle, where he stole approximately $30 in loose change.
In a plea deal with the DA's Office, Elderkin agreed to enter a plea of guilty to the lesser charge of attempted burglary in the second degree, a class D felony.
After he was sworn in, Elderkin pled guilty to the charge and his plea was acknowledged by the Court.
When given an opportunity to speak on behalf of the people, Parker said, “In totality, there were five victims in this case,” she said. “Primarily, this happened on Christmas, while the victims were asleep in their home. The victims couldn't sleep at night because of this defendant. He needs to be punished for his actions.”
Elderkin appeared remorseful, and apologized for his actions on the night in question.
“I would just like to apologize for all of the emotional distress that I caused,” he said.
Judge Revoir held no sympathy for the defendant.
“It looks like you went on a crime spree,” Revoir said. “(The) dollar amount is not huge, compared to what I see on a daily basis, but there is a level of anxiety that they (the victims) will always have. You need to remember that in the future. You're a young man, and you still have a whole lifetime of opportunity to turn things around.”
Revoir sentenced Elderkin to a determinate sentence of two years in the New York State Department of Corrections, with one and a half years of post-release supervision. Along with serving his sentence, Elderkin will also be required to pay back a total of $1,947.75 in restitution to the victims in the case, beginning the fourth month after his release from prison. He must have the restitution paid off in full within 24 months.
A written waiver of appeal was signed by the defendant at the conclusion of proceedings.
Elderkin, 23, of Sidney, appeared with his appointed public defender, John Cameron. Assistant District Attorney Laura Parker represented the people of Chenango County in the case, while The Honorable Judge Frank B. Revoir Jr. presided over matters.
Elderkin was originally indicted on five charges back in February of 2016, including two felonies and three misdemeanors. Elderkin was charged with two counts of burglary in the second degree, a class C felony; and three counts of petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor.
It was alleged that Elderkin did knowingly enter and remain unlawfully in a residence in the Town of Guilford on Dec. 25, 2015, with the intent to commit a crime. A crime was committed when Elderkin allegedly stole a department store gift card, a ceramic John Deere buck with a handle, and approximately $800 in United States currency.
The second burglary count alleged that Elderkin, on the same date but at a different residence, did steal several lottery tickets and a pair of pink and black ear buds.
The three counts of petit larceny alleged that Elderkin stole $100 from a parked vehicle of another victim, then moved to another parked vehicle where he took a Gander Mountain Camo Jacket, a Gander Mountain pink and white blanket, CB radio, a carburetor, RC car battery pack, machete, and approximately $20 in loose change.
Elderkin then allegedly moved on to yet another parked vehicle, where he stole approximately $30 in loose change.
In a plea deal with the DA's Office, Elderkin agreed to enter a plea of guilty to the lesser charge of attempted burglary in the second degree, a class D felony.
After he was sworn in, Elderkin pled guilty to the charge and his plea was acknowledged by the Court.
When given an opportunity to speak on behalf of the people, Parker said, “In totality, there were five victims in this case,” she said. “Primarily, this happened on Christmas, while the victims were asleep in their home. The victims couldn't sleep at night because of this defendant. He needs to be punished for his actions.”
Elderkin appeared remorseful, and apologized for his actions on the night in question.
“I would just like to apologize for all of the emotional distress that I caused,” he said.
Judge Revoir held no sympathy for the defendant.
“It looks like you went on a crime spree,” Revoir said. “(The) dollar amount is not huge, compared to what I see on a daily basis, but there is a level of anxiety that they (the victims) will always have. You need to remember that in the future. You're a young man, and you still have a whole lifetime of opportunity to turn things around.”
Revoir sentenced Elderkin to a determinate sentence of two years in the New York State Department of Corrections, with one and a half years of post-release supervision. Along with serving his sentence, Elderkin will also be required to pay back a total of $1,947.75 in restitution to the victims in the case, beginning the fourth month after his release from prison. He must have the restitution paid off in full within 24 months.
A written waiver of appeal was signed by the defendant at the conclusion of proceedings.
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