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Yeovil man Jailed for burglary

Somerset LevellerJuly 30, 20210 Comment0

A man appeared before Taunton Crown Court on Tuesday (27 July) charged with burglary. Daniel Vaughan, 42, of West Hendford, Yeovil was arrested by Operation Remedy officers earlier this year. He was charged in connection with a burglary at a residential address in Avon Close, Yeovil. He was also charged with attempting to gain access to a property in Percy Road, Yeovil on Friday 2 April.

Vaughan admitted to two further dwelling burglaries, a theft from a vehicle and a shoplifting offence. Both were taken into account in sentencing.

He was sentenced to 876 days in custody.

For Avon & Somerset Police, Jim Card expressed satisfaction with the result. “Vaughan is a prolific offender whose crimes have had a profound impact on his victims. I welcome the sentencing decision and am grateful to the victims for their support in achieving a prosecution.”