One sentenced in Almira burglary

ALMIRA - A man charged in connection with the Almira burglary case pled guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court and was sentenced on Tuesday, March 25.

Jose Rafael Medina Lomeli, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of residential burglary and one count of firearm theft in court, accepting a plea agreement that includes a 12-month and one-day sentence.

Medina Lomeli, who initially faced multiple charges, including motor vehicle theft and multiple firearm theft counts, had his charges amended as part of the agreement.

Prosecutors based their sentencing recommendation on his lack of prior criminal hi...