LYNN – A city man who invited news cameras to film him turning himself in for stealing copper downspouts throughout Swampscott will serve nine months in jail after pleading guilty Wednesday to the thefts.”Not only did he go down to the police station knowing he would likely be arrested ? but he called a news station and made a confession in what I would suggest is the most public way to confess crimes,” court-appointed defense Attorney Amy Sixt said in Lynn District Court Wednesday.Steven Marshall, 36, of 51 Coburn St., Lynn, pleaded guilty to six counts of malicious destruction of property +$250; and six counts of larceny +$250; on Wednesday in Lynn District Court.Swampscott Police received six reports from five victims of copper downspouts stolen from property between Jan. 9 and Jan. 15. Two thefts were reported at The Church of the Holy Name on Monument Avenue; a single theft was reported at Swampscott Town Hall, at 143 Burrill St., at 23 Littles Point Road and at 23 Paradise Road. Police gave the media security footage from Town Hall that showed two men taking a downspout, and officers subsequently identified Marshall as a suspect.On Jan. 16, Marshall told Swampscott Police he was “screwed up on drugs” and would come turn himself in. He also called Channel 5 news and gave the station an interview where he confessed to the thefts. Then he walked into the police station and said, “I did everything.”Marshall has been in custody since; held on $15,000 bail.On Wednesday, he officially plead guilty to the charges.Essex Assistant District Attorney Maria Markos and Sixt offered similar recommended sentences, both agreeing a longer probation would best ensure the $6,363.89 restitution is paid.The attorneys also agreed on conditions of probation, including that Marshall stay away from and have no contact with the victims and properties; that he undergo drug treatment and remain drug and alcohol free with random screens; and that he seek employment or remain employed.But Markos recommended Marshall be sentenced to 2? years in jail with one year to be served and the balance suspended for three years of probation.”I can appreciate the hardships he’s faced in life, can understand it’s difficult, certainly when battling addiction and facing other challenges,” Markos said. “However, this is not the first time he’s done this … every time he’s been given the benefit of probation, he’s never stepped up to the plate.”Sixt requested Marshall serve nine months and have an 18-month probation. She acknowledged he had been unsuccessful with probation in the past but said “this case is different.”She said Marshall felt “remorse, regret and embarrassment,” and had accepted responsibility for his actions and for the need to get off drugs.”He took responsibility immediately when he saw news coverage (of the thefts) and made a public apology,” Sixt said.”I can tell you that every conversation I’ve had with him has been focused on recovery and making a change.”Judge James LaMothe ordered a 2? year sentence in a house of corrections with nine months to be served and the balance suspended for a two-year probation. He gave 202 days credit for time served and accepted all the agreed on conditions and restitution.”I hope you make it Mr. Marshall,” LaMothe said.