NORWICH— A young man was sentenced to prison for burglary in Chenango County Court on Dec. 12 by Judge Frank B. Revoir, Jr.

Adam D. Simpkin, 20, Bainbridge, was indicted on the charges of burglary in the third degree, a class D felony; and petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor, on July 16 of this year.

It is alleged on June 7 of this year, Simpkin knowingly and unlawfully entered China King in Sherburne and stole approximately $1,000 in cash and an iPhone 3s.

Simpkin said he broke into China King alone because he was looking for money to buy drugs. He had taken a bus to Sherburne and had been drinking at a local bar before he committed the crime.

“I wasn't in the right state of mind. I made a mistake,” said Simpkin.

Simpkin pleaded guilty to the class D felony of burglary in the third degree on Dec. 12.

The victim from China House was in court during Simpkin's sentencing.

“Judge, he should look at the victim,” said District Attorney Joseph A. McBride. Simpkin turned to look at the victim while McBride was talking.