A Navy gas turbines system technician will serve 17 years in the wake of his general court-martial last month, convicted of child rape among other counts, authorities announced Wednesday in Washington.

Photo credit: Navy Region Southwest, via Facebook.
Photo credit: Navy Region Southwest, via Facebook.

San Diego-based Darren Yazzie also was charged with aggravated sexual contact with a child, sodomy and absence without leave, according to a monthly list of courts-martial issued by The Office of the Chief of Information.

“On Jan. 9, 2015, the panel of members returned a verdict of guilty to rape of a child and absence without leave and sentenced [Yazzie] to be discharged with a dishonorable discharge, forfeit all pay and allowances, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1 and confinement for 17 years,” the office said.

Other details were not immediately available.

The Navy held nearly two dozen courts-martial across the country in January, including nine in San Diego. The Navy released these results:

At special courts-martial in San Diego:

  • AWV3 William Naylor, USN pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. On Jan. 6, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-3 and confinement for 89 days.
  • MC1 Joseph Ebalo, USN pleaded guilty to unauthorized absence and wrongful appropriation. On Jan. 15, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to forfeit $1,000 per month for 6 months, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 6 months.
  • An unidentified E-4 was tried for sexual assault. On Jan. 15, 2015, the panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty.
  • FC3 Adam Blevins, USN pleaded guilty to wrongful use of a controlled substance. On Jan. 16, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-3 and confinement for 81 days.
  • EM2 Alex Moralesestrada, USN was tried for desertion. On Jan. 21, 2015, the panel of members returned a verdict of guilty and sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge.
  • ABHAA Mitchell Bettes, USN pleaded guilty to unauthorized absence, wrongful use of a controlled substance, and breaking restriction. On Jan. 22, 2015, the military judge sentenced him to be discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1, and confinement for 125 days.
  • Lt. Tosha Klotzbach, MSC, USN pleaded guilty to false official statement and conduct unbecoming an officer. On Jan. 27, 2015, the military judge sentenced her to a reprimand and a fine of $3,000.