Authorities report a self-described “father figure” has pled guilty to sexually assaulting a child.
According to court documents, Brandon Michael Gosnell, age 34, of Pocahontas pled guilty on April 30 to one count of sexual assault fourth degree, a Class D felony.
Judge Rob Ratton sentenced Gosnell to 12 months in a state community corrections center with 365 days of jail time credit, 36 months of probation, court costs and fees in $100 monthly installments and must register as a sex offender.
On Jan. 8th the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division contacted the Pocahontas Police Department regarding allegations that Gosnell had sexually assaulted a child.
In a January 22nd interview with an investigators , Gosnell admitted to touching the child.
While describing his relationship with the minor victim, Mr. Gosnell stated he was like a father figure, according to the affidavit.