Second man convicted in St. Joseph home invasion

URBANA – The second of four men involved in a spring attack on a St. Joseph couple in their home has been convicted.

Nazeer Smith, 21, of Chicago, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single count of home invasion for forcing his way into the home of Robert and Diane Rigdon on Locust Drive on May 1 and injuring the couple. He pleaded guilty to a charge that carries penalties of six to 30 years in prison.

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