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Three Get Prison Terms


Three men were sentenced to prison terms in Fulton County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday, Sept. 1, Scott Haselman, Fulton County prosecuting attorney, said in press releases:

•Stephen E. Hansen, 31, Swanton; indicted June 21 on one count, gross sexual imposition; entered guilty plea July 26; had sexual contact with a person under the age of 13; sentenced to 24 months in prison; found to be Tier II sex offender, must register address with sheriff of county in which he resides for 25 years; must verify in person every 180 days.

•William L. Holcomb, 28, Delta, indicted March 15 on two counts, forgery, one count, theft; entered guilty plea to one count of forgery July 1; forged a check; sentenced to 10 months in prison, was ordered to pay $2,180 in restitution to victims.

•Matthew J. Smith, 26, Fayette; indicted March 15 on one count, possession of a Fentanyl-related compound; entered guilty plea July 1; possessed a Fentanyl-related compound. Fentanyl is a prescription painkiller. Court records indicate Smith entered Drug Court program July 2, but motion to revoke own recognizance bond was filed Aug. 20 after reports of failed drug tests; sentenced to 11 months in prison.