Recidivist sentenced to 15 years for burglary

SUPERIOR COURT

The theft of a television set resulted in a 15-year sentence for a defendant with a long history of felony convictions.

Marlon Jamel Hoskins entered a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court May 18 to a crime that took place May 5, 2022. He was on parole for a June 2, 2017, theft by taking conviction at the time of his arrest.

Hoskins was sentenced to 15 years for the offense of burglary in the f…