A Rochester man accused of breaking into the home of a former friend and threatening the woman with a knife had his bail set at $50,000 today by Genesee County Court Judge Robert C. Noonan.
Robert Thigpen III, 35, of 287 Flower City Park, Rochester, was jailed without bail after his arrest because with his prior felony conviction, a city court can't set bail.
Noonan set a fairly high bail because of the seriousness of the offense and the prior felony conviction, but also raised a concern that Thigpen will face a more serious charge of burglar, 1st, rather than the current burglary, 2nd, charge, when the case goes to the grand jury.
"The facts in supporting documents would support a burglary, 1st, charge," Noonan said. "I’m not sure if it will shake out that way, but it has the possibility of very serious consequences for Mr. Thigpen."
Thigpen is also charged with menacing, 2nd.
The alleged attack occurred last week on State Street.
The defendant resident has been living and working, including running his own cleaning business, in Rochester for two years.
with 2 previous bids in state
with 2 previous bids in state prison, I hope bale would be high, and if he is found guilty, Judge Noonan will impose the max, it is time these repeat criminal offenders get sentences appropriate to the crimes
http://nysdocslookup.docs.state.ny.us/GCA00P00/WIQ3/WINQ130
see DIN #'s
98 B 0366 & 04 B 1942