(KNZA)--A Holton man charged with shooting at law enforcement officers during a standoff in December has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.
Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller tells MSC News that 31-year-old Patrick Miller was sentenced Friday to 204 months in prison on one count of attempted first-degree murder and to19 months each on two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer The three sentences were ordered to be served consecutively.
Miller was also serve 36-months post release supervision and will be required to register as a violent offender.
Miller pleaded no contest last month to the charges. He had originally been charged with 18 counts--including three counts of attempted capital murder.
Holton Police and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded late December 3rd to a report of a domestic disturbance at 802 Ohio in Holton.
When officers arrived, Miller ran into his house and began shooting at officers and his wife, Erica Bell, who was inside one of the police cars.
Authorities negotiated with Miller for about two hours before he peacefully surrendered.
No injuries were reported.
A two-day jury trial is set for Bell, beginning September 18th, on two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of domestic battery.
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