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Spring Valley man sentenced to 5 1/2 years for unlawful possession of a firearm

Charges stem from events that took place March 5

By Shaw Local News Network
The Bureau County Courthouse, built in 1937, is at 700 S. Main St. in Princeton.

The Bureau County Courthouse, built in 1937, is at 700 S. Main St. in Princeton. (Shaw Local News Network)

Zachary E. Rice, 28, of Spring Valley, was sentenced Aug. 11 by Judge Marc Bernabei to five and a half years in prison for a Class 2 Felony of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

The charges stem from events that took place March 5 as the Spring Valley Police Department was dispatched to a residence regarding a domestic dispute that involved Rice.

Rice was located in his vehicle at Kirby Park in Spring Valley. A search of his vehicle was performed and a handgun was located in the vehicle, authorities said.

Rice was represented by Defense Attorney Brad Popurella. The prosecution in the case was First Assistant State’s Attorney Thomas Briddick.