A 64-year-old man from Round Rock, Arizona, has been sentenced to prison for his role in a heinous crime that has left a community shaken. Rodrick D. Begay, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced to 131 months in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for abusive sexual contact with a minor.
The incident in question took place on April 13, 2017, when Begay knowingly engaged in sexual contact with the minor victim, who is also an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. This disturbing act has had a profound impact on the victim and their loved ones.
The investigation into this case was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety. The prosecution was handled by Christina Covault, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix.
Begay had previously pleaded guilty to the charges, and his sentence reflects a downward adjustment of approximately four months to account for the time he served in tribal custody for the same incident.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, handled the case, and the outcome serves as a reminder that those who commit such heinous crimes will face the full force of the law. The sentence is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement and the justice system in bringing perpetrators to justice.
Begay’s sentence is a significant blow to those who would seek to harm children. As a community, we must continue to work together to prevent such crimes from occurring and to support those who have been affected by them.
The case number for this incident is CR-17-8164-PCT-JJT, and the release number is 2018-153_Begay. For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/. You can also follow them on Twitter at @USAO_AZ for the latest news.
Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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