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Photos: Fernando Martinez sentenced to 28 years for Ottawa home invasion

By Scott Anderson
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Fernando Martinez enters the courtroom on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 at the La Salle County Governmental Complex in Ottawa. Martinez was sentenced to 28 years in prison for an Ottawa home invasion, during which shots were fired.

Fernando Martinez enters the courtroom on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at the La Salle County Governmental Complex in Ottawa. Martinez was sentenced to 28 years in prison for an Ottawa home invasion, during which shots were fired. (Scott Anderson)

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription.