Akron man sentenced to prison in attempted murder over potato chip dispute
A dispute over a bag of potato chips landed an Akron man a lengthy prison sentence on Monday. Melvin Wright Jr., 43, was sentenced to 9-12 years in prison after he was found guilty of the following charges: Attempted murder with a firearm specification Having weapons while under disability Illegal possession of a firearm in a liquor permit premises Wright's initial arrest stemmed from an incident that took place on November 28,
Akron man who shot victim in face over potato chips sentenced
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - An Akron man was sentenced Monday for a potato chip dispute that led to a shooting. According to the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, Melvin Wright, Jr., 43, was sentenced to nine to 12 years in prison for the shooting.
Man shoots person in dispute over potato chips, will spend at least 9 years in prison
Melvin Wright, Jr., 43, could spend up to 12 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attempted murder, having weapons while under disability, and illegal possession of a firearm in a liquor premises.
Local man sentenced for a ‘potato chips dispute’ that turned violent
An Akron man learned Monday he will spend several years behind bars after he was convicted of shooting a man in the face because he wouldn't share his potato chips.
Man sentenced for shooting victim in face after refusing to share potato chips
A man from Ohio was sentenced Monday for a dispute over potato chips that led to a shooting. The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office said 43-year-old Melvin Wright was sentenced to nine to 12 years in prison for the shooting.
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