CHARLES CITY – A Rockford man pled guilty to a lesser charge in a child sex abuse case and received a suspended sentence, probation and a fine.
Brent Michael Drees, age 43, pled guilty in September to a charge of lascivious acts with a child involving fondling or touching, an amended charge from second-degree sexual abuse. Drees had allegedly put his hands on a 12-year-old girl and caused her emotional harm. The alleged crime took place in March of 2012.
Drees was given a suspended 10-year prison sentence, 5 years of probation, must register as a sex offender and submit a DNA profile. He must have no contact with the victim for 5 years. Drees must also pay $23,064.83 in fines and other fees.
SUBJECT IS INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
