Guilty Plea In Convenience Store Robbery

A Washington teenager accused of taking part in a convenience store robbery last November has taken responsibility for his role in the incident. Christian Patrene, 19 pleaded guilty to one count of felony conspiracy to commit robbery. He was sentenced to 3-8 years in state prison. Patrene, along with 19 year old Christopher Ellis-Valperga, and 17 year old Julian Asbury were accused of trying to rob the Washington Food Mart on Chestnut Street with a gun. A customer playing a skill game machine pulled her own gun and she was shot according to court documents. Investigators accuse Ellis-Valperga as the person responsible for the shooting. Ellis-Valperga is still facing attempted homicide and robbery charges in connection with the incident. Julian Asbury is serving a jail sentence at a juvenile detention facility.