Habitual felon will spend at least 8 years in prison Jason Roebuck will serve at least 8 years in prison. (Source: Rowan Sheriff's Office) By David Whisenant | May 12, 2021 at 11:24 AM EDT - Updated May 12 at 11:24 AM ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Jason Emmanuel Roebuck of Salisbury was convicted by a jury this week in Rowan County Criminal Superior Court of felony possession of a firearm by convicted felon and his status as a habitual felon, according to a press release from Rowan County District Attorney Brandy Cook. Following the jury’s verdicts, Judge William A. Wood sentenced Roebuck to a minimum of 101 months (8.41 years) to a maximum of 134 months (11.16 years) in prison.