A Johnston City man has been sentenced to eight years to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

33-year-old Douglas Hearn was convicted on burglary and retail theft charges with the sentences running concurrently.

The burglary occurred at a Johnston City residence in June of 2018; the retail theft at a Herrin convenience store in September, 2017.

Hearn has a lengthy criminal history, according to the Williamson County State’s Attorney’s office.