Jeffrey Mullins Sentenced for Hartford Robbery Role
The defendant received a six-month prison sentence following his plea in the 2025 shooting incident.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Criminal Justice
Judge Elizabeth Mann sentenced Jeffrey Mullins to six months in prison and 10 years of probation for his role in an August 2025 robbery in Hartford. Mullins pleaded guilty to felony accessory to attempted assault and robbery as part of a cooperation agreement.
Why it matters
The state secured the plea agreement to ensure Mullins' testimony in the upcoming prosecution of the alleged gunman, Demetrius Drew. Prosecutors cited the critical need for witness testimony to move forward with the murder-related case.
Jeffrey Mullins received credit for three months of time already served toward his six-month prison sentence. The charges of aiding in first-degree murder were dismissed for both Jeffrey and Michelle Mullins as part of their cooperation deals.
The players
Jeffrey Mullins
He is a 47-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to accessory charges related to a fatal 2025 robbery.
Elizabeth Mann
She is the presiding judge at the Windsor Superior Court who issued the sentencing for the case.
Demetrius Drew
He is the alleged gunman awaiting trial for his role in the robbery and shooting incident.
Michelle Mullins
She is a co-defendant who also entered a guilty plea for accessory to attempted assault and robbery.
David Labrecque
He was a 65-year-old victim who died from a gunshot wound during the robbery.
The details
The incident occurred on August 21, 2025, at Verna Court, leaving David Labrecque dead and Jessica Lemay injured by gunfire. Following his sentencing at Windsor Superior Court, Mullins was transported to the Southern State Correctional Facility.
Timeline
August 21, 2025: David Labrecque was killed during a robbery in Hartford.
November 2025: Jeffrey Mullins reached a plea agreement with the state.
October 1, 2026: Judge Elizabeth Mann sentenced Jeffrey Mullins.
November 13, 2026: Michelle Mullins is scheduled for her sentencing hearing.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard pattern of incentivized cooperation established by state plea protocols, which prioritize testimony against primary offenders. It highlights the use of suspended sentencing structures to secure witness cooperation in complex violent crime investigations.
The resolution of this plea agreement aims to bring the primary suspect to trial and conclude the legal proceedings related to the 2025 shooting. Residents can monitor the upcoming sentencing hearing for Michelle Mullins to see the final administrative outcome of this case.
The takeaway
The court's decision to suspend a multi-year sentence reflects the state's strategic interest in prioritizing the prosecution of the primary gunman. This outcome underscores the common legal practice of trading reduced prison time for testimony in high-stakes murder investigations.
What happens next
Michelle Mullins is scheduled for her sentencing hearing on November 13, 2026. The trial for Demetrius Drew is expected to take place in 2027.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings in the area, visit the Criminal Justice section.
