Adrian man, 77, accused of second-degree criminal sexual conduct sentenced
An Adrian, Michigan, man who pleaded no contest to three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, two of which involved a minor, has been sentenced, according to online court records posted Friday.
A judge sentenced 77-year-old Michael Ronald Goble to 10 to 15 years in prison.
The court filings show he was sentenced to 38 months to 15 years on two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct of a person under 13 years old and 10 to 15 years on one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Goble was given credit for 573 days served for both sentences, which will run concurrently, according to court records.
Three other counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct were dismissed, the court filings said, though it's unclear whether they were dropped as part of a plea agreement.
Goble was arraigned on all charges in 2024.
"The Adrian Police Department and the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office would like [to] acknowledge all who came forward to report being victimized by Michael Ronald Goble," police said in a news release on Friday. "Coming forward to report sexual abuse is an act of profound bravery often taken at great personal cost."
According to police, there is a warrant out for Goble's arrest in West Monroe, Louisiana, in connection with the molestation of a juvenile, and he will soon be extradited there.
Sexual Assault Resources
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