A sentencing was given to Osmond resident Charles “Chuck” Merrell, 48, on Monday, November 24 in District Court. The sentencing followed Merrell’s conviction during a jury trial, where he was found guilty of two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the 3rd Degree.

At the conclusion of the hearing, District Court Judge Joseph Bluemel sentenced Merrell to 3-6 years prison for each count, to be served concurrently, along with a total of $475 in court fines and fees.

Merrell’s two-day jury trial concluded on Thursday, October 30. Court documents state that Merrell knowingly “Took immodest, immoral or indecent liberties” with a minor under the age of 17 on two separate occasions on or before the dates of October of 2021 and September of 2023.”