The Brief
- Former Chandler dental assistant Deion Garcia, 29, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing three children under his care.
- Investigators discovered Garcia abused victims between the ages of 4 and 6 during routine dental procedures and while they were under anesthesia.
CHANDLER, Ariz. – A former Chandler dental assistant was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing three young children under his care on Friday.
What we know:
Deion Garcia, 29, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges, including attempted child molestation and sexual conduct with a minor, stemming from abuse that occurred at Kidiatric Dental & Orthodontics. Authorities said Garcia exploited his position to abuse victims between the ages of 4 and 6 during routine dental procedures and while patients were under anesthesia. Following his prison term, Garcia will be placed on lifetime supervised probation.
The backstory:…