Maine RO Takes Plea For Repo Shooting
Spencer Stone, 22, of Mariaville, entered a guilty plea last week to three charges: two counts of criminal mischief with a dangerous weapon (a Class C felony), one count of reckless conduct with a firearm (a Class C felony), and one count of discharging a firearm within ten feet of a dwelling (a misdemeanor). As part of the negotiations, a number of other charges, including one for attempted murder, were dropped.
According to Granger, Stone was given a five-year sentence with the exception of the final two years suspended, as well as two years of probation following his release. He has never had a criminal record.
On November 10, Stone fired a handgun of the caliber.45 . at a car, striking it four times. 12, 2021, at 9:50 p. m. police report.
Stone told the police that he believed he was shooting at a woman with whom he was arguing. Stone was actually firing into a sport utility vehicle being driven by the repo man’s girlfriend when his vehicle was being repossessed, according to court documents, which also happened to be Stone’s vehicle. The woman’s 8-year-old child was in the backseat on the driver’s side.
“Hopefully Mr. Stone now recognizes the serious danger he brought about by firing numerous rounds in downtown Bar Harbor, as well as the effects his actions that evening will have on the victims going forward. It is also important to note that, with very few exceptions, it is illegal in Maine to use lethal force solely to defend property. “.
The attempted murder charge, which could have resulted in a 30-year prison term, was dropped, according to Granger. Granger said the court’s judgment was that it would be difficult for the state to establish the element of intent to murder. “Stone insisted that he didn’t mean to shoot anyone; instead, he just wanted to stop the car. “.
Stone was also required to make good on the damage he caused to the car by shooting it.
