New Britain, Conn. (WTIC Radio)-An Ashford man has received a ten-year prison sentence for multiple knifepoint robberies at convenience and package stores throughout the state, according to the state of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice.
Authorities said Kelly Nixon, 31, was arrested for multiple robberies in Andover, Chaplain, Manchester, Terryville and Willimantic in 2020.
State Police, Manchester Police, and Plymouth Police determined all of the robberies were similar, identifying Nixon's vehicle.
Nixon was sentenced April first in New Britain Superior Court to a decade behind bars, followed by five years of special parole. Nixon also pleaded guilty to various Robbery and Violation of Probation charges in Superior Courts in Manchester and Danielson.
“The joint effort of the police departments involved in this case provided strong evidence which led to a successful prosecution of Nixon by our offices,” New Britain State’s Attorney Brian W. Preleski said.