A Cedar Valley resident, Wilbur Edwards, has been handed a three-year prison sentence after confessing to a series of high-value alcohol thefts across multiple supermarkets in St. John’s. The theft spree, which spanned three months and amounted to over $6,800, culminated in Edwards pleading guilty to six counts of larceny during his appearance at the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. The court imposed six-month sentences for each charge, to be served consecutively, reflecting the severity of the crimes. Prosecutors revealed that Edwards meticulously disguised his thefts as ordinary shopping trips, utilizing an extra bag in his cart to conceal bottles of liquor while only paying for other groceries. Notably, one supermarket was targeted twice during his spree. The magistrate emphasized that consecutive sentences were warranted, as each offense involved distinct thefts from different businesses. Edwards was acquitted of additional charges related to battery and resisting arrest during his apprehension.
Cedar Valley Man Jailed for Three Years Over $6,800 Liquor Theft Spree
