Othello man sentenced to 39 years for child sex assault convictions

OTHELLO — An Othello man has been sentenced to 39 years in prison following his conviction on charges for first-degree rape of a child, second-degree rape of a child and third-degree rape of a child with aggravating factors.  

According to a release from the Othello Police Department, Rodrigo Plascencia, 66, was sentenced Wednesday. The aggravating factors included Placensia’s use of a position of trust to facilitate the assaults, and an ongoing pattern of abuse.  

The OPD expressed gratitude to the Adams County Prosecutor staff and the professionals at KidsHope for their work on the case.  

“Their expertise, partnership, and their tenacity to seek justice for a child is invaluable,” the release said. 

The Moses Lake Police Department, Washington State Patrol Crime Lab, Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Kennewick and the Department of Child, Youth and Families also worked on the investigation, the OPD said.