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July 26, 2010

Prison sentence suspended to probation for Centerville teen

CENTERVILLE — A Centerville teen pleaded guilty in Appanoose County court this month to indecent contact with a child, an aggravated misdemeanor.

Kurtis Allen Kennedy, 19, entered a negotiated guilty plea July 9 to the charge. The guilty plea stems from an incident that occurred on Jan. 2, 2010.

Judge Kirk A. Daily on July 9 sentenced Kennedy to two years in prison, suspended to two years probation and a fine and surcharge, also suspended. Kennedy was ordered to register on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry for 10 years and to complete one of the residential correctional facilities operated by the Eighth Judicial District Department of Corrections.

According to the criminal complaint, Kennedy, during an interview on Jan. 21, admitted disrobing and placing his hand on the bare buttocks of a 7 year old while she was in his care the evening of Jan. 2. According to the complaint, Kennedy's admission was confirmed by the victim. The incident occurred at 408 S. 16th St. in Centerville.

The court ordered Kennedy to have no-contact with the victim for one year from July 9.

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