Local Brothers Face Lengthy Prison Sentences on Burglary, Theft Convictions

July 11, 2015

Two brothers, both former North Escambia residents, are facing prison after being convicted on multiple burglary and theft related charges in Santa Rosa County.

Shawn Demontre Cooler, 20, was convicted of burglary while armed with a firearm, two counts of grand theft of a firearm, grand theft and criminal  mischief. His brother,  Jeremiah Cooler, age 21 of Molino, was convicted of grand theft of a firearm and petit theft. Sentencing for both cases is set for July 21 in front of Circuit Judge John Simon.  Shawn Cooler faces a maximum penalty of life in prison, while Jeremiah Cooler faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

On January 14, 2014, an eyewitness saw two subjects outside a home on the 7000 block of Gordon Evans Road in Navarre.  Once Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputies arrived, it was discovered that the front door was kicked in and two firearms, electronic items, and several pieces of jewelry were stolen.  A sheriff’s deputy witnessed Shawn Cooler driving towards Pensacola after the burglary.

Deputies were unable to stop the defendant because the car engaged in a high-speed pursuit.  The car and the subjects were found at the Red Roof Inn on Davis Highway by Escambia County deputies the next day.  Jeremiah Cooler was apprehended after throwing a backpack with items stolen from the burglary in a dumpster.  Shawn Cooler fled on foot after being  approached by deputies.

The brothers were previously convicted on April 14, 2015, by a Santa Rosa County Jury on several other charges.  Shawn Cooler was convicted of grand theft, and Jeremiah Cooler was convicted of three counts of grand theft of a firearm.  The two defendants were found guilty after being found in possession of three stolen firearms and electronics that were taken from a residence located on the 4400 block of Leavins Street in Milton on January 14, 2014.

At the time of the offenses, Shawn Cooler was on probation for burglary, grand theft and criminal mischief.  Those charges stemmed from an incident on June 13, 2012, when an Escambia County home was burglarized after the back door was kicked in.  A  handgun, jewelry and a television were taken in that burglary. On June 18, 2014, Shawn Cooler was found guilty of violating that probation and sentenced to 30 months in state prison prison.

Comments

8 Responses to “Local Brothers Face Lengthy Prison Sentences on Burglary, Theft Convictions”

  1. BRADLEY on July 11th, 2015 5:59 pm

    JUST DO YOUR TIME AND COME HOME…..IT IS WHAT IT IS

  2. mick on July 11th, 2015 5:26 pm

    Let the cooler brothers spend the maximum sentence in the cooler! Ha, they not so cool now…

  3. David Huie Green on July 11th, 2015 9:53 am

    REGARDING:
    “The other guests at the Gray Bar Inn will teach them how to do it better”

    The problem with that is failures, losers and incompetents may not be good teachers such that they just learn other ways to fail before The Judgment.

    David for better people

  4. Stanley Beech on July 11th, 2015 8:43 am

    The Judge that sentenced them to such a short term in the slammer should be held responsible for their actions.

  5. I guess on July 11th, 2015 7:04 am

    A family that prays together, stays together……….

    A family that robs together, sobs together……….

  6. To Mike on July 11th, 2015 7:01 am

    Mike don’t be so hard on these fine upstanding young felons, since our judicial system is so generous lets not look at their time at The Gray Bar Inn as jail lets look at this time as schooling so they can become even better felons.

  7. Puddin on July 11th, 2015 6:48 am

    Awe, I was acquainted with both these boys over the years. They could be the sweetest little kids, thoughtful teenagers. But boy oh boy, could they be naughty! Oh well, sorry they have come to such an end. Prayers for their future.

    Dont worry Mike. The other guests at the Gray Bar Inn will teach them how to do it better when they get paroled in 2-3 years. ;-)

  8. Mike on July 11th, 2015 5:18 am

    Wow, there is so much to this it is hard to keep the facts straight. One thing that sticks out is that was a short 30 months for Shawn.

    Tsk, tsk, tsk, it is hard to see young career criminals getting off to such a rocky start. Guys, I know you are just a couple of honest, hardworking thieves, but maybe you need to try slinging dope instead, even though that is a profession of scumbags. You keep going around kicking in doors, one day you are going to get shot.

    The fact that you kept the car kinda indicates you may not have the smarts for being outlaw-on-the-run burglars. Oh well, the lights, water, gas, rent, food, etc., are all gonna be paid up for a good little while, enjoy your stay at the Gray Bar Inn. :)

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