Cory Michael Young, a 43-year-old man from Massachusetts, was sentenced on April 17 to 45 years in prison for his role in a violent incident involving a woman and her son in Bondurant in 2022. The sentencing follows his conviction earlier this year by a Polk County jury on seven charges including Robbery in the First Degree, Burglary in the First Degree, and Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon.
The case is significant as it involved threats and injuries against two victims during an armed home invasion. The court proceedings highlighted the serious impact of such crimes on victims and their families.
District Judge Coleman McAllister ordered that Young serve consecutive sentences for Robbery in the First Degree, Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, and Interference with Official Acts while Armed because each offense affected different victims. All other counts will be served concurrently. Young must serve at least twelve and a half years before becoming eligible for parole. Judge McAllister said Young showed a lack of accountability for his actions and did not acknowledge the harm caused to the victims.
During sentencing, Ms. Long delivered a victim impact statement describing ongoing hardships: “the cascading financial, physical, and psychological impacts we experienced are still felt today and will still be felt tomorrow.” She also said, “I am forever proud of my son’s bravery and quick thinking that led to his 911 call for help.” Young declined to make any statement at sentencing.
According to evidence presented at trial, Young forcibly took away the son’s phone while armed with a loaded shotgun as he tried to call emergency services; he also threatened both victims with another firearm during the incident. A brief standoff occurred when law enforcement arrived at the scene.
Assistant County Attorneys Shannon Bogolin and Caleb Copley prosecuted the case with support from Chelsea Armbrecht. Deputy Jason Tart of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department led the investigation.
