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Clayton sentenced for robbery

Shooting incident occurred May 16

A Fort Dodge man was sentenced to prison Monday in Webster County District Court after pleading guilty to robbery and going armed with intent, according to a news release from the Webster County attorney’s office.

Jamon Darrel Clayton, 18, of Fort Dodge, admitted that on May 16 he robbed another individual while brandishing a gun.

The incident took place at about 12:12 p.m. in the 200 block of North 14th Street.

Clayton admitted that he was armed with a handgun and had intent to use it against the other person.

He fired multiple rounds at the victim, hitting his clothing but not causing bodily injury.

Clayton previously pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery, a Class C felony, and going armed with intent, a Class D felony.

Judge Thomas Bice imposed the maximum terms of incarceration allowed by law: 10 years on the charge of second-degree robbery, and five years on the charge of going armed with intent.

The state, represented by Webster County Attorney Jennifer Benson, recommended that Clayton be sentenced to prison on both charges, both for the protection of the community and also to send a message of deterrence to others who might consider such actions.

Clayton, through his attorney Derek Johnson, argued that the prison sentence be suspended and that he receive a deferred judgment.

When imposing the sentence, Bice agreed with the recommendations of Benson and said that Clayton’s conduct presented a very serious threat to the safety of the community.

Clayton fired a dangerous weapon six to eight times at another person.

Along with the dangerous and violent nature of the offense, Bice cited Clayton’s needs for rehabilitation and treatment that the prison system will provide.

At the conclusion of the hearing, Bice ordered that Clayton remain in the custody of the Webster County sheriff for transport to the Iowa Medical and Classification Center at Oakdale to serve his prison sentence.

The case was investigated by the Fort Dodge Police Department.

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