Sep 30, 2020

2nd suspect admits role in Newton armed robbery

Posted Sep 30, 2020 6:51 PM

WICHITA, KAN. – A second defendant pleaded guilty Wednesday to an armed robbery at a convenience store in Newton, Stephen McAllister said.

<i>Law enforcement on the scene of the crash and arrest on Magnolia in Salina -photo courtesy KHP</i>
Law enforcement on the scene of the crash and arrest on Magnolia in Salina -photo courtesy KHP

Twenty-eight-year-old Rico Montes, of Wichita pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, Montes admitted he and co-defendant 25-year-old Jorge Correa, robbed the EZ Trip at 100 S. Main in Newton, Kan., while another man waited in the car. Montes and Correa were armed when they entered the store.

Correa photo Harvey Co.
Correa photo Harvey Co.

Montes is set for sentencing Dec. 16. He could face a penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

Urias photo Harvey Co.
Urias photo Harvey Co.

Correa pleaded guilty last week and is set for sentencing Dec. 8. He admitted firing several shots during the robbery. No one was injured. A third defendant, 18-year-old Jeremiah Urias who is alleged to have driven the getaway car, is set for a change of plea hearing Oct. 13.