PHOENIX – A disturbing case of child abuse has come to a close with a harsh sentence for the perpetrator. Donald Wade Pablo, a 55-year-old member of the Gila River Indian Community, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact with a minor.
The crime, which occurred between August 2013 and November 2014, saw Pablo, a Blackwater, Ariz. resident, sexually abuse a victim who was under the age of 12 and also a member of the Gila River Indian Community. The abuse took place within the Gila River Indian Community.
Pablo had previously pleaded guilty to the charges, which led to the sentencing by U.S. District Judge John J. Tuchi. The sentence includes a term of lifetime supervised release following Pablo’s prison term.
The investigation into Pablo’s crimes was conducted by the Gila River Police Department, while the prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christina J. Reid-Moore, District of Arizona, Phoenix.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the severity of child abuse and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. The Gila River Indian Community, as well as law enforcement and the prosecution, have worked tirelessly to bring Pablo to justice.
Pablo’s sentence sends a clear message that such heinous crimes will not be tolerated and that those who commit them will face severe consequences. The community can now begin the process of healing and moving forward.
CASE NUMBER: CR-0385-PHX-JJT. RELEASE NUMBER: 2016-038_Pablo.
For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/. Follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, on Twitter @USAO_AZ for the latest news.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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