Two years in prison for a 28 year old Sussex man, Joseph Shortridge of Fowler Avenue who stole 7 handguns May 27th from Sussex Outfitters on Main Street. All of the handguns were recovered.
Shortridge claims he wasn't in his right mind when he stole the guns, had no intention of selling them and even thought about returning them when he realised what he had done.
He also pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen credit card, theft of a $125 jacket from a store in Market Square, possession of marijuana and failing to make an earlier court appearance in Saint John