Orland Park man sentenced to 8 years in prison for 2018 Crete Township shooting
A four-time felon, who is already serving a 20-year prison sentence for aggravated battery, was sentenced to eight years in prison Friday in connection with a 2018 Crete Township shooting.
The victim walked over to Rekasius’ car and told him he needed additional parts to complete the repair job. Rekasius became upset and pointed a semi-automatic pistol the man, who put his hands up and said his child was home, prosecutors said.Rekasius continued to point the gun at the man as he backed out of the driveway, according to the release.
Rekasius was previously convicted in Champaign County for manufacturing and delivering controlled substances, and he has a prior felony conviction for possession of controlled substances while on probation for another felony drug-related offense, according to the release.
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