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HERBERT BUTLER CONVICTED OF ROBBERY

March 24, 2011

For Immediate Release

Newport News, Virginia

 
 

On March 24, Herbert Butler was convicted of robbery.  Mr. Butler gave the female victim a ride to the store.  After she visited an ATM, Mr. Butler did not take her home as promised.  He took her to a parking lot, where he shoved her and took her money.  Although the victim did not know Mr. Butler’s real name at the time, she recognized his photograph while looking through a magazine that had pictures of wanted individuals.  After recognizing his picture, she notified the police.  A sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 11.   

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