Tennessee man accepts plea deal in New Kent Circuit Court

An out-of-state man accepted a plea agreement to one count of grand larceny during Feb. 10 New Kent Circuit Court proceedings.

Jason Michael Allen, 33, of the 200 block of Hillcrest Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee, entered an Alford plea of guilty to confiscating jewelry last Aug. 26.

According to Commonwealth’s Attorney Linwood Gregory, Allen received permission to fish on his grandfather’s property and to use the restroom inside the home. Evidence indicated the defendant stole jewelry belonging to his grandfather, William Madison, including unique items from overseas trips, when he entered the home to use the restroom.

Under the plea deal, Allen received a five-year jail sentence with all but four months suspended. He must also pay $1,500 in restitution.