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Salem man sentenced for failure to register as a violent offender against youth

By WJBD Staff Jan 10, 2024 | 8:32 AM

A 35-year-old Salem man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to failure to register as a violent offender against youth.

Michael Bessette of South Vincent was ordered to serve 100 days in the Marion County Jail. He was also placed on 30 months probation and ordered to undergo drug and alcohol evaluation, treatment, and random testing. Bessette will have to pay a $750 probation fee and $200 public defender reimbursement.

Bessette admitted to not registering a new address within five days of moving.