Cantonment Man With Long Criminal History Gets 15 Years On Firearm Charge

June 11, 2023

A Cantonment man has  been sentenced to 15 years in prison on a firearm charge.

James Darnell Shoemo, III, was convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted delinquent under 44 years of age.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots fire disturbance at the Oakwood Terrace Apartments where they found multiple shell casings in and around the apartments. Deputies located Shoemo, who fled on foot and threw a pistol into a wooded area. An ECSO K-9 located the firearm.

Shoemo, who is just 20 years old, has committed over 20 burglaries and 15 other misdemeanor offenses, according to prosecutors.

“The defendant’s criminal conduct has increased in seriousness and poses a danger to our citizens. A maximum punishment of 15 years in prison is necessary to protect our community,” prosecuting attorney Frederick V. Longmire argued at the sentencing hearing.

Comments

4 Responses to “Cantonment Man With Long Criminal History Gets 15 Years On Firearm Charge”

  1. Former EDDH on June 12th, 2023 10:07 am

    Wanted to congratulate the ECSO K-9 Team for an outstanding job in locating evidence, which can be detrimental in any case.

    God Bless the entire ECSO

  2. Stumpknocker on June 11th, 2023 11:07 pm

    Over 20 burglaries and 15 misdemeanors and is only 20 years old, and he finally gets to see the inside of a prison.

  3. Master Mechanic on June 11th, 2023 10:57 pm

    20 years old ?? Has 20 burglaries & 15 other misdemeanors ??? Some one’s proud of him…….

  4. Niknak50 on June 11th, 2023 9:18 am

    There should be no such thing as a long criminal history, but the system allows for such. Sad, ain’t it?

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