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Arnaldo Marcano, age 42, of Bellport, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 7.
It followed his guilty plea to second-degree burglary in May 2023.
The district attorney’s office said it was shortly after midnight on Feb. 24, 2023 when Marcano broke a window and entered a Bellport home, where he stole cash before fleeing on foot.
At the time of the break-in, he was out on parole after serving 17 years in prison following convictions on seven counts of burglary, all violent felonies, in Suffolk County.
In 2000, Marcano was convicted of third-degree attempted burglary and served nine months in jail.
“Recidivist offenders such as this defendant pose a serious risk to the safety of our communities,” Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney said in a statement.
“Everyone deserves a second chance, but I will not allow the same individuals to continuously commit crimes in Suffolk County and just get a slap on the wrist.
"We will hold you accountable, and seek substantial prison sentences.”
In addition to his time behind bars, Marcano must complete five years of post-release supervision.
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