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Repeat Thief Gets 20 Years | Macon News
Amanda Risk, 40, just took the stand—literally—pleading guilty to theft, meth possession, and identity fraud after a brazen Academy Sports heist. With seven prior shoplifting convictions, this wasn’t her first rodeo. Police nabbed her mid-theft, found meth during a search, and she’s also wanted for stealing a purse and maxing out a stolen credit card. DA Eric Edwards slammed her for ignoring the obvious: she’s a repeat offender whose actions ripple through communities, hurting businesses and innocent folks. Judge handed down 20 years—10 in prison—with a lifetime ban from Houston County. A…
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