An Ellwood City man will serve up to 10 years in state prison following his sentencing Thursday, May 21, on felony charges of robbery and aggravated assault.

Dylan Jesse Hinchberger, 32, was handed his sentence from Butler County Common Pleas Judge Maura Palumbi in relation to charges that stemmed from a March 28, 2025, robbery from a camper on Stewart Road in Washington Township and assault of the homeowner.

The robbery charge resulted in a sentence of five to 10 years in prison plus probation to be served concurrently with the sentence for the aggravated assault charge of four to eight years in prison. The prison sentence is to be followed by 10 years of probation.

Both charges also came with $100 fines and restitution of 3,764.85 owed to State Farm insurance.

Police said Hinchberger had stolen multiple firearms, night vision goggles and a wallet containing $1,700 among other items.

The assaulted man was taken to AHN Grove City Hospital then flown to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital to treat his skull fracture and other injuries, police said. He suffered a broken nose and fractured collarbone among other injuries and required 55 staples in his head.

Police said Hinchberger fled the scene and crashed the assaulted man’s vehicle.

Hinchberger was later tracked to a Quality Inn Hotel in Mercer County.

Hinchberger on Thursday received credit for 419 days in Butler County Prison. He was represented by attorney Benjamin Levine.

Since being arrested, Hinchberger has graduated from two IGNITE Programs in Butler County Prison. The program, which stands for Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education, attempts to reduce recidivism by teaching inmates skills and giving them an education that will give them additional avenues to take upon release instead of potentially breaking the law again.

“All these counselors that were involved in selecting us for this program, they actually looked as us individually, our character and our desire to change,” Hinchberger said at the first graduation. “You guys gave me a chance, and I really appreciate that.”