Lubbock Man Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse | Lubbock News

A Lubbock man, Patrick Gonzales, 31, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual assault of a child — crimes committed when his victim was just 7 and 8 years old. Originally facing up to life for aggravated assault charges, Gonzales struck a deal with prosecutors, accepting lesser charges in exchange for the 15-year sentence — served concurrently. The case emerged from a November 2024 police report, with corroborating testimony from the girl and a family member. Gonzales, who’s been in custody since January 2025, will also be required to register as a sex offender for life. His plea avoids a harsher sentence but underscores accountability for devastating abuse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02897241e6982501