A Scranton man who city detectives alleged sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl when he was 19 was sentenced Wednesday to Lackawanna County Prison.
John Olmo-Reyes, of 577 Mary St., was sentenced by Lackawanna County Judge Andy Jarbola to six to 23 1/2 months behind bars for the crime. The judge also reimposed a time served-to-24-month sentence stemming from earlier cases for drugs and carrying a firearm without a license.
Olmo-Reyes, now 20, apologized during a virtual court appearance Wednesday and said his time already spent in jail — 258 days, according to his lawyer, Paul Ackourey — has been a period of reflection.
Ackourey said his client comes from a “very tough background.” He is committed to changing and moving forward with his life.
Olmo-Reyes obtained his high school degree while in jail and he said he plans to attend college.
His actions reflected “poor judgement” rather than a well-planned crime, Ackourey said.
“This guy doesn’t have a mean bone in his body, but he is young and dumb,” he said.
Detectives alleged in July that Olmo-Reyes sexually assaulted an underage girl, who was interviewed at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The Times-Tribune does not identify victims of sexual assault.
Olmo-Reyes admitted after his arrest he had sex with the teen, police said. He pleaded guilty to statutory sexual assault in December.
After his release, Olmo-Reyes must spend two years on probation.