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Man convicted of aggravated assault sentenced to at least 30 years in prison 

GILLETTE (WNE) — A 30-year-old Gillette man will spend 30 to 45 years in prison for beating another man over the head with a crowbar.

The sentence for Brennan Thomas Baker will be served consecutively with previous felony convictions of two three- to five-year sentences for two counts of burglary.

Baker was convicted by a jury in July of aggravated assault and battery.

A sentencing enhancement for being a habitual criminal was added to the charge, increasing the possible prison time from a maximum of 10 years...