A Stroud man, previously convicted of six felonies in 2019, now faces eight new felonies following his arrest by officers.
Formal charges were filed Sep. 24, 2024 in Lincoln County District Court against Acey Ambrose Murphy, 33. He appeared before Associate District Judge Sheila Kirk the same day he was charged.
She set his bond at $250,000. He made his initial appearance Sep. 30.
Judge Kirk scheduled his pre-preliminary hearing for Oct. 17.
The eight felony counts Murphy now faces include second degree burglary; possess firearm during commission of a felony; tampering with security camera or system; robbery with a firearm; endangering others while eluding/ attempting to elude police officer; assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; possession of firearm after former felony conviction; and possession of stolen vehicle.
In Count 1, Murphy is accused on Sep. 13, 2024 of second degree burglary by breaking and entering into the Route 66 Pawnshop in Chandler owned by Joe Ready, which contained property of value, with the intent to steal it.
Murphy is charged in Count 2 with possessing a firearm on Sep. 13, 2024 during the commission of felony second degree burglary.