Local Brothers Get Prison Time On Burglary, Theft Convictions

July 22, 2015

Two brothers, both former North Escambia residents, were sentenced to state prison Tuesday after previously being convicted on multiple burglary and theft related charges in Santa Rosa County.

Circuit Judge John Simon sentenced Shawn Demontre Cooler to 25 years in state prison to be followed by five years probation and sentenced Jeremiah Cooler to 10 years in state prison to be followed by 10 years probation.

Shawn 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.   Shawn Cooler faced a maximum penalty of life in prison, while Jeremiah Cooler faced 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

10 Responses to “Local Brothers Get Prison Time On Burglary, Theft Convictions”

  1. billy on July 24th, 2015 10:52 pm

    Im glad to see future murderers taken down………..thanks

  2. Honest John on July 23rd, 2015 6:15 am

    Response to BentStraight :
    Thank you for understanding my comment .

  3. No Excuses on July 22nd, 2015 3:57 pm

    @ Daniel,

    I’m with you. I hate to see young lives wasted too, but most people who live criminal lifestyles are of the opinion that they won’t get caught. Getting caught happens to others. They take the chance that police will be busy elsewhere and won’t see or catch them during the commission of their crimes. It’s like speeding; they do it hundreds of times, but one day, they speed at the wrong time and get a ticket. They may steal numerous times, but get caught once. Once is all it takes! Live and learn. Sounds like the older Cooler had plenty of opportunities to change his ways and did not.

  4. Daniel on July 22nd, 2015 1:37 pm

    I hate to see young lives wasted. Do these young people realize what they are risking ? Is taking the easy way out, by taking what they want from those of us who work for what we want, really worth the trade off? Don’t take me wrong, based on their past, albeit short lived as it was, they got exactly what they deserved, but, two more mouths for us tax payers to feed! Wonder if I can I claim them on my taxes next year?

  5. William on July 22nd, 2015 10:08 am

    >>>If he was tried, convicted, and sentenced to 30 months in 2014, why was he on the streets instead of prison? Anyone know?

    Because he had not been sentenced.

    Crimes for which he was sentenced yesterday occurred on January 14, 2014,

    He was sentenced to 30 months on June 18, 2014.

  6. BentStraight on July 22nd, 2015 9:55 am

    Already on probation for burglary, a convicted felon in possession of stolen firearms after a high speed chase and facing a possible LIFE sentence . . . yes, he got a FAIR sentence! Honest John’s comment was NOT moronic.

  7. Reality Check on July 22nd, 2015 7:41 am

    Response to Honest John:
    25 years a light sentence? Are you serious? that in itself is a lifetime. What should he have gotten the death penalty? What planet are you living on? I’ve seen murderers, child molesters, and rapist get less than time than that. Get their lives on a different path? You sound ridiculous. After 25 years in prison what other choices will he have when he gets out. I don’t condone the crimes committed, and yes they deserve what they got; I’m only responding to your moronic comment.

  8. Honest John on July 22nd, 2015 5:50 am

    I really think they got off with a light sentence. Maybe they can get their life on a different path.

  9. E on July 22nd, 2015 5:32 am

    Enjoy your stay.

  10. c.w. on July 22nd, 2015 4:52 am

    On June 18, 2014, Shawn Cooler was found guilty of violating that probation and sentenced to 30 months in state prison prison.

    If he was tried, convicted, and sentenced to 30 months in 2014, why was he on the streets instead of prison? Anyone know?

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