GANDER, N.L. — Anthony David Soper was sentenced to a total of nine years and three months in jail at Gander Supreme Court on Jan. 25, following his conviction on numerous criminal offences, including robbing the Pharmachoice in Lewisporte with a firearm three years ago.
Soper, who is from Clarenville, was also convicted of trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of a prohibited weapon, wearing a disguise with intent, obstructing a peace officer, pointing a firearm, and failure to comply with a probation order, a RCMP release indicated.
In addition to the jail time, Soper, 28, was also given a lifetime ban from possessing any firearm.