Brownstown Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

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A Brownstown man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for home invasion. The charge stems from a shooting incident over the New Year's weekend in Fayette County.

37-year-old Tyler Roe pleaded guilty to the home invasion counts and other counts of aggravated arson, residential burglary, and theft were dismissed along with other pending cases.

The incident occurred at a residence southwest of Brownstown. The homeowner, retired teacher Sandra Stine, arrived home and encountered Roe reportedly attempting to commit a burglary. Roe took a vehicle from the residence and fled the scene. Shots were fired at the scene, but Stine escaped injury.

Meanwhile, a fire had been set at Stine's home. Brownstown and St. Elmo firefighters were able to save a portion of the home.

Fayette County sheriff's deputies and Farina police were able to stop the stolen vehicle near the gas plant north of St. Elmo. A Farina police officer fired his weapon, wounding Roe who was taken for treatment, and then was later taken to Fayette County Jail.