A man wanted for a Scott City home robbery in May, 2011, will not go to trial this summer. 35-year-old Shawn Kinsey was arrested in July, 2011, in Saint Francis County. He is charged with robbery, burglary, assault, and armed criminal action. Scott City Police received a report of a burglary and robbery in May of last year. The victim told police he awoke that morning and discovered Kinsey in his residence. A struggle ensued where the victim was reportedly assaulted with a firearm. The victim received several bruises on his face. Kinsey was set to go trial this week before Judge Scott Horman in Benton. But he instead has a plea hearing set for July 3rd.
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