UPDATE 3:40 p.m.: In response to the sentencing, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos issued the following statement:
"In light of the recent court proceedings involving former Sergeant Ricardo Garcia, the court has imposed a sentence of one year in jail, followed by three years of probation. I respect the court's decision and remain steadfast in our commitment to uphold the rule of law.
"This outcome reinforces our dedication to accountability and ensures that every member of our department adheres to the highest standards of conduct. It serves as a clear reminder that no individual is above the law and that our actions must always reflect the trust and responsibility placed in us by the community we serve.”
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Former Pima County Sheriff’s deputy Ricky Garcia, who was found not guilty in December for two counts of sexual assault, was sentenced Monday for lesser charges he faced during his trial.
Garcia faced trail in December and was acquitted for the alleged sexual assault of a coworker in 2022, but the jury did find him guilty of attempted sexual assault and sex abuse.
A Pima County Superior Court Judge sentenced Garcia to serve three years of probation and one year in the Pima County Jail as a condition of his probation.
Garcia was also ordered to register as a sex offender and serve an additional 200 hours of community restitution.
PREVIOUS TRIAL COVERAGE | Jury says former deputy 'not guilty' of sexual assault; guilty verdict for lesser charges
