Judge suspends sentence imposition for Kinder car thief

Judge Benjamin Lewis suspended the imposition of sentence for Adam D. Cromer, 21, who along with Jacob Shepard, 18, allegedly stole Peter Kinder's 2009 Ford Flex on April 25 and rammed it into a brick wall at Shooters Gun Shop before torching it north of Cape Girardeau city limits on Highway 177.

Cromer was given five years probation when he appeared in court for sentencing Monday. He previously plead guilty to tampering with a motor vehicle. The conditions of his probation include completing a substance abuse treatment program, obtaining full-time employment and paying $500 in restitution. Cromer is also prohibited from having contact with Shepard.

Pertinent address:

Highway 177, Cape Girardeau, Mo