Sheridan Man Receives Prison Sentence for Sexually Abusing a Minor

A sentencing hearing was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court for a Sheridan man that was convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor following a four-day jury trial in March. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.

Last June, 49-year-old David Ingersoll was arrested and charged with Second Degree Sexual Abuse of a Minor for having sex with a 15-year-old in the Walmart bathroom in July of 2019. He was convicted of the crime by a jury on March 4 in District Court in Sheridan.

At Tuesday’s sentencing hearing, Sheridan County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Christina White during the State’s argument and recommendations for sentencing, stated that Ingersoll has an extensive criminal history and has not shown any accountability for the crime that he was convicted of in March. She said the defendant has not taken any responsibility for his actions and recommended a sentence of 16 to 20 years in prison. Ingersoll while addressing the Court, maintained his innocence and took no responsibility for the crime. District Court Judge John Fenn sentenced Ingersoll to not less than 16 and not more than 20 years in prison. Judge Fenn ordered Ingersoll to pay $325 in various court costs and fees and determined, due to the sentence, that the defendant would be unable to pay the $2,500 in attorney fees. Ingersoll received 319 days of credit for time served.