News Photo By Temi Fadayomi Noah Adkins, left, and Scott Mallette, right, leave the court roll after their sentences on Tuesday.

ALPENA — Noah Adkins has been sentenced to 13 months to five years in prison for his attempted kidnapping and assault of a young girl.

On Dec. 18, the 18-year-old man pled guilty to one count of kidnapping-child enticement and one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.

Adkins was arrested on May 10 for the attempted kidnapping and assault of an eight-year-old girl in Alpena Township.

According to a Michigan State Police press release, Adkins was reported to have approached the girl in her backyard and attempted to incapacitate her.

The victim managed to escape Adkins and her 13-year-old brother used a slingshot to hit Adkins in his head and chest, police and the victim’s family said.

After fleeing the scene Adkins was later identified by the wounds on his head and chest and taken in by police later that day, police said.

The press release also claims that Adkins confessed to police, while he was in custody, that he planned to severely beat the victim.

Before sentencing Adkins addressed the court where he claimed that he regretted his actions and that he was sorry for the pain and anguish that he had caused the victim and their family.

“I wish that day would have never happened,” said Adkins. “I hope the victim can recover and live a happier life.”

Alpena County Prosecutor Cynthia Muszynski, in a statement prior to the sentencing, reminded the court of the profoundly negative impact that Adkins’s actions have had on the victim and their family.

“They have had to take astronomical measures just to feel safer,” said Muszynski “It has been a complete life changer….It will take a long time before they have a new normal that isn’t affected by Mr. Adkins.”

Alpena 26th Circuit Court Judge Ed Black stated that he believed in the sincerity of Atkins’s apology and that he has more faith now that he can eventually turn his life around. However, due to the nature of his actions and some of his earlier conduct at the beginning of his incarceration, he would still need to serve prison time.

“I think your statement appeared to be heartfelt and truthful,” Black said to Adkins. “I don’t think there is a good result in this case…. I think the recommendation remains appropriate.”

Adkins will be serving 13 months to five years in prison with credit for 258 days.

Also in court on Tuesday:

∫ Scott Mallette was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion in the third degree.

∫ Gerald Stedman has pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree arson, one count of second-degree home invasion, and one count of arson with preparation to burn a dwelling.

Stedman was facing these charges due to intentionally setting a fire in his ex-girlfriend’s house which ultimately resulted in the death of her dog.

Stedman faced an additional charge for the killing/torturing of an animal but that charge was dismissed.