Maryland man sentenced to 25 years for sexually abusing a minor

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FREDERICK, Md. – A Frederick man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor.

Jan Anthony Sleets, 46, was sentenced in Frederick County Circuit Court to 25 years, suspended for nearly 11 years, for sexual abuse of a minor.

Sleets pleaded guilty on June 24, 2024.

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office detectives began a child sex abuse investigation in 2016.

Due to the victim’s young age at the time, the investigation was suspended, but reopened in 2021.

Detectives say the child was sexually abused by Sleets when he was just three years old.

“We must remain steadfast in protecting vulnerable victims, especially our children. Chief ASA Carpenter was able to overcome obstacles in this case to obtain justice for this victim. This further demonstrates my office’s commitment to making our community a safer place. live and work,” said State’s Attorney Charlie Smith.

Sleets will serve five years of supervised probation after he is released from prison and will be on the lifetime sex offender registry.