ST. LOUIS, MO — A Missouri firefighter could be sentenced to up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the theft and misuse of a credit card from a crash victim. Arnold Britt, 41, admitted to receiving stolen property and fraudulent use of a credit/debit device, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced.
Britt entered his guilty plea on Tuesday. Prosecutors have recommended a five-year prison term for the stolen property charge and a one-year term for the fraud charge, to be served concurrently. The sentencing is set for September 6.
The incident that led to Britt’s charges occurred in February 2023, when he responded to a tragic accident near Saint Louis University. The crash, which resulted in four fatalities, involved a vehicle that fell from an overpass. During the response, Britt stole a credit card from 18-year-old Seven Robinson, a surviving victim.
Robinson, who was celebrating his birthday on the day of the accident, reported his wallet missing to the police, initially suspecting a police officer had taken it. The wallet contained approximately $700. However, body camera footage later revealed that Britt took the wallet under the pretense of retrieving Robinson’s ID and subsequently used the credit card to purchase gas, a car wash, and other items totaling about $120.
Britt, formerly praised by the St. Louis Fire Department and a previous University of Missouri wide receiver, now faces the consequences of his actions as his sentencing approaches.
