Former Priest sentenced.

ONTONAGON – Gary Jacobs, a former U.P. priest facing charges in both Dickinson and Ontonagon Counties, was sentenced to 8 to 15 years in prison for the charges he faced in Ontonagon County.  Friday afternoon, Jacobs pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual conduct 2nd degree in Dickinson County. The plea agreement spans both counties. Other aspects of the deal include Jacobs will serve between eight and 15 years on each of the five total counts, which will run concurrently, Lifetime sex offender registration on the three counts of CSC 1st degree, Tier II registration on the CSC 2nd degree charge, All victims – those involved in the charged cases and those who came forward since – can speak at sentencing if they wish, Jacobs will undergo sex offender counseling and Lifetime electronic monitoring when released.  A sentencing date in Dickinson County is set for Friday, July 2, at Noon eastern.