1NEW WINDSOR, NY — Joseph Rico, 50, of Poughkeepsie, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in an armed robbery that occurred on March 27. The sentencing took place in Orange County Court on Tuesday.

Rico pleaded guilty to robbery in the first degree. Following his prison term, he will face five years of post-release supervision. His conviction stems from an incident in which he entered a fast-food restaurant while employees were entering before the opening hours.

According to court documents, Rico displayed what looked like a pistol and ordered employees to the ground. He threatened an employee and demanded access to the safe.

The prosecution detailed that when the employee attempted to call the police, Rico assaulted her, stole her phone, and fled the scene. A subsequen

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