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La Point sentenced for burglary spree
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A White County man was given a decade behind bars for his part in a burglary spree that victimized several homeowners.The defendant, Rodney William La Point, 24, of Doyle entered guilty pleas to multiple counts of aggravated burglary and vandalism. He was given a 10-year sentence by Circuit Court Judge Bart Stanley and must make over $23,000 in restitution to the victims.The break-ins began last summer with a burglary of a Vervilla Road home. According to warrants against LaPoint and his alleged partner in crime, Savanna Jean Mahan, 28, entry was made into the house through the backdoor.