On January 10th, 2019, GUY JUNIOR HUGHES III (48) plead guilty to one (1) count of Burglary of a Structure with Battery (LF), one (1) count of Attempted First Degree Premeditated Murder (LF), and one (1) count of Attempted Robbery with a Firearm (F2) for his role in the 2017 incident at then Wolfy's Restaurant, 520 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, FL.

On August 13, 2017 at 7:19 am, Larry Picardat, manager of Wolfy's, called 9-11 and reported that he had been stabbed when two men entered the business to commit a robbery. Sanford police investigated, and using witness interviews and surveillance video, identified two suspects HUGHES and a former Wolfy's employee, ALFREDO RIVAS (35). During questioning RIVAS identified HUGHES, describing his role in the crime to Sanford Police.

As part of the plea agreement, Hughes will be adjudicated guilty on all counts, sentenced to 21 years in the Department of Corrections for both the Burglary and Attempted First Degree Murder; and 15 years for the Attempted Robbery (served concurrently). Additional penalties include $1,161 in restitution to the victim, $5000 restitution to Victim's Crime Compensation and  related court costs. RIVAS criminal case is on the trial docket for January 30, 2019.

HUGHES remains in custody at the Seminole County Jail with NO BOND. He will be sentenced on Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 9:00 am by Judge Melanie Chase at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center.

Todd Brown
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