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One of three people accused of trying to steal a tip jar from a downtown Bismarck coffee shop and injuring the owner in the process was sentenced to serve 1 ½ years in prison after pleading guilty Monday and telling the judge she wanted to get the ordeal over with and get treated for her substance addiction.

Kezwin Bravebull, 22, of Bismarck, pleaded guilty to accomplice to robbery with serious bodily injury and other charges. She told South Central District Judge David Reich that she didn’t mean for anyone to get hurt and took responsibility for her actions.

“I want to go to prison, get treatment, get out and take care of my baby,” Bravebull said.

Stephan Tikanye, 20, and Shawn Tikanye, 22 also were charged with felonies in connection with the July 16 incident. They appeared in court with Bravebull but pleaded not guilty. Their trial will be held Nov. 20-21.

They were accused of attempting to steal the tip jar at the Coffee Break shop on East Main Avenue. The owner resisted and suffered a broken nose and facial wounds and may have lost consciousness during an altercation with the three, prosecutors said. The tip jar fell to the pavement and broke.

Reich sentenced Bravebull, who has a baby due in two months, to five years in prison with all but 18 months suspended. She must spend two years on probation after her release and make restitution to the coffee shop owner. The exact amount of restitution has not yet been determined. Bravebull also was sentenced on some misdemeanor charges unrelated to the robbery. The sentences will run concurrently.

Reach Travis Svihovec at 701-250-8260 or Travis.Svihovec@bismarcktribune.com

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