A New Year’s resolution worth keeping

Norman Holmes probably won’t have to think hard about a New Year’s resolution — Stay out of trouble. Unfortunately, chances are very good he’ll break his pledge sooner rather than later.

Holmes, 41, was sentenced to 90 days in jail in Cincinnati on Monday after his 109th misdemeanor conviction. He had no response when Judge Ted Berry asked, “Why don’t you be productive instead of stealing off people?”

Holmes’ pleaded guilty for stealing toothpaste from a convenience store three weeks ago. He was also wanted for stealing vodka, a screwdriver and an air freshener from another convenience store. Court records show a third of Holmes’ convictions were for theft, according to the Associated Press and Cincinnati Enquirer. He has also been to prison five times for minor felony charges.