The Navy has released the results of special and general courts-martial held in March. The cases are listed by the Navy region in which they were tried.

NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON

General courts-martial

* In Washington, D.C., Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) 2nd Class David Welch was tried for sexual assault and abusive sexual contacts. On March 9 a panel of members returned a verdict of guilty to abusive sexual contacts and sentenced him to a dishonorable discharge and confinement for one year.

* In Washington, D.C., Cryptologic Technician (Networks) 3rd Class Alexander Knowles was tried for aggravated assaults. On March 19 a panel of members returned a verdict of guilty and sentenced him to a bad conduct discharge and confinement for three years.

Special court-martial

* In Washington, D.C., an E-6 was tried for absence without leave, disobeying a petty officer, false official statement and disorderly conduct. On March 12 a panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty.

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

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General courts-martial

* In Norfolk, Capt. Richard Frey pleaded guilty to misuse of a government computer. On March 3 the military judge sentenced him to forfeit $1,500 a month for 12 months and confinement for 30 days.

* In Norfolk, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Rashad Long pleaded guilty to rape and attempted rape, sexual assault, abusive sexual contact and sexual harassment. On March 6 the military judge sentenced him to a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1 and confinement for 19 years.

* In Norfolk, an E-4 was tried for sexual assault and abusive sexual contact. On March 20 a panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty.

Special courts-martial

* In Norfolk, Quartermaster Seaman Matthew Cottom pleaded guilty to wearing unauthorized ribbons, insignia and awards. On March 11 the military judge sentenced him to forfeit one-half month's pay for two months, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1 and confinement for 45 days.

* In Norfolk, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tracey Johns pleaded guilty to unauthorized absence, dereliction of duty and larceny of government property. On March 12 the military judge sentenced her to a bad conduct discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-4 and confinement for 120 days.

* In Norfolk, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launch/Recovery-Equipment) 1st Class Eric Strickland was tried for violation of a general order and abusive sexual contact. On March 18 the panel of members returned a verdict of guilty and sentenced him to a reprimand, reduction in rank to paygrade E-3 and confinement for 60 days.

* In Norfolk, an E-5, was tried for wrongful use of a controlled substance. On March 26 a panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty.

* In Norfolk, Operations Specialist 3rd Class Dominique Coleman pleaded guilty to assault consummated by a battery. On March 30 the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-3 and confinement for 30 days.

* In Groton, Connecticut, Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Arthur Perez pleaded guilty to assaults consummated by battery, and adultery. On March 31 the military judge sentenced him to a bad conduct discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1 and confinement for nine months.

* In Norfolk, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aviation Handling) 2nd Class Raymond Saccoccia pleaded guilty to wrongful use of controlled substances. On March 31 a panel of members sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-4, restriction for two months and hard labor for two months.

NAVY REGION SOUTHEAST

Special courts-martial

* In Pensacola, Florida, Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Shaneya Acker pleaded guilty to making a false official statement and larceny of government property. On March 24 the military judge sentenced her to a reduction in rank to paygrade E-3, a fine of $1,000 and restriction for 60 days.

* In Pensacola, Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Garrick Washington pleaded guilty to fraternization and misuse of a government computer. On March 25 the military judge sentenced him to a reprimand, forfeiture of $1800 per month for 1 month, reduction in rank to paygrade E-6, and restriction for 30 days.

NAVY REGION NORTHWEST

General court-martial

* In Bremerton, Washington, an E-3 was tried for sexual assault. On March 25 a panel of members returned a verdict of not guilty.

Special court-martial

* In Bremerton, Machinist's Mate 1st Class Jason Jacobi pleaded guilty to assault consummated by a battery. On March 26 the military judge sentenced him to forfeit $1,000 a month for two months, reduction in rank to paygrade E-5 and confinement for 10 days.

NAVY REGION SOUTHWEST

General court-martial

* In San Diego, Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Darrius Thomas pleaded guilty to wrongful use of controlled substances and indecent visual recording. On March 23 the military judge sentenced him to a bad conduct discharge and confinement for 25 months.

Special courts-martial

* In San Diego, Navy Counselor 1st Class Nikki Fellers was tried for drunken operation of vehicle. On March 3 a panel of members returned a verdict of guilty and sentenced her to a reprimand and restriction for 30 days.

* In San Diego, Engineman 3rd Class Patrick Lowe III pleaded guilty to unauthorized absence. On March 20 the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-2 and confinement for 50 days.

* In San Diego, Engineman 2nd Class Jason Idanan was tried for abusive sexual contact. On March 31 a panel of members returned a verdict of guilty and sentenced him to a bad conduct discharge, reduction in rank to paygrade E-1 and confinement for 6 months.

* In San Diego, Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jesse Case pleaded guilty to larceny. On March 31 the military judge sentenced him to a bad conduct discharge and confinement for 40 days.

NAVY REGION HAWAII

General court-martial

* In Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Lt. j.g. Gustavo Hernandez pleaded guilty to fraternization and obstruction of justice. On March 4 the military judge sentenced him to a dismissal, a letter of reprimand and to forfeit all pay and allowances.

Special court-martial

* In Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jeffrey Dawana pleaded guilty to assault consummated by a battery and obstruction of justice. On March 17 the military judge sentenced him to reduction in rank to paygrade E-2 and confinement for 60 days.

NAVY REGION JAPAN

Special court-martial

* In Yokosuka, Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Zane Bixby pleaded guilty to assault consummated by a battery. On March 6 the military judge sentenced him to a written reprimand, forfeiture of $1,500 for one month and confinement for 15 days.

NAVY REGION EUROPE, AFRICA AND SOUTHWEST ASIA

Special court-martial