A Texas judge sentenced 18-year-old Caden Fontenette to 25 years in prison for his role in a violent convenience store robbery in Nederland, Texas.

Judge Raquel West delivered the sentence while criticizing Fontenette's behavior during the crime, describing him as presenting a high risk to the community. The judge expressed strong disapproval of how Fontenette and his accomplices conducted the robbery.

The incident involved Fontenette and two accomplices who terrorized a store clerk during the robbery. Details of the specific actions that occurred during the crime were not provided in court records, but the judge characterized the defendants' behavior as particularly concerning.

During sentencing, Judge West emphasized the need for accountability, stating "There's got to be something done" regarding such criminal behavior, according to local media reports. The judge's comments reflected her assessment of the severity of the crime and the threat posed by the defendants.

The case involved multiple defendants, though the sentences for Fontenette's two accomplices were not specified. The 25-year sentence reflects the serious nature of the charges and the judge's determination that a lengthy prison term was warranted.