By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – One of four suspects pleaded guilty today to his part in an early morning Centralia incident which authorities alleged involved a ruse to obtain heroin that resulted in a struggle inside a car with bear spray and a box cutter.
Robert Plasencia, 29, of Napavine admitted he took keys and a cell phone during the events of July 30 at the 1600 block of North Scheuber Road.
Plasencia pleaded guilty as charged, to second-degree robbery, before Lewis County Superior Court Judge James Lawler this morning.
Charging documents in the case say the two victims told police of a request to get heroin for one of the four suspects who claimed to be drug sick. One of the assailants allegedly used bear spray and one of the victim’s pulled out a box cutter.
The initial information was a purse and backpack were stolen from the pair.
Lewis County Deputy Prosecutor Paul Masiello told the judge Plasencia was quick in accepting responsibility. Defense attorney Michael Underwood said the plea agreement included both attorneys recommending his client spend 22 months in prison.
The standard sentencing range for the offense, given his criminal history, is 22 to 29 months.
Judge Lawler agreed with the deal.
Plasencia has been held in the Lewis County Jail since his arrest on July 31. He declined to make a statement on his own behalf.
Cases are still pending for the other three, charged similarly. They are Andrea Parker, 34, of Chehalis; Jon Parker, 32, transient; and Kiana J. DeLaRosa, 18, of Chehalis.
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For background, read “Bear spray, box cutter and heroin” from Friday August 12, 2016, here [1]