Man Sentenced for Stealing, Damaging Historical Cannon
Update: 2025-12-13
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A Wichita man, Gordon L. Pierce the third, faces a significant prison sentence and hefty fine for stealing and damaging a priceless historical artifact, an eight hundred pound cannon from Central Riverside Park. The cannon, cast in Spain in 1794, was stolen to pay off a drug debt, causing extensive damage. The sentencing marks the end of this unusual case, emphasizing the severe consequences of damaging historical treasures and drug-related crime.
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