GREENFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A western Massachusetts man who authorities say was captured in Florida after cutting off his court-ordered GPS has pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse charges.
Twenty-six-year-old Derek Lecompte, of Greenfield, entered guilty pleas Monday to aggravated rape and abuse of a child, unnatural acts with a child and other offenses.
Under the plea agreement, Lecompte was sentenced to 15 to 20 years in state prison, followed by 10 years of probation. He must register as a sex offender.
Authorities say Lecompte was arrested at a Miami bus station last year after he jumped bail, cut off his GPS ankle bracelet and fled the state. Police say Lecompte had threatened to die by “suicide by cop” if found.
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