Clayton man admits guilt to sex charge

3/16/2005

ADRIAN - A 52-year-old Clayton, Mich., man facing 17 charges of criminal sexual conduct, had all but one charge dropped yesterday in Lenawee County Circuit Court.

Kenneth Vanzandt pleaded no contest to one count of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, court officials said.

Vanzandt was accused of sexually molesting two girls under the age of 13 and one girl under the age of 16 in a series of incidents beginning in August, 2001.

He will be sentenced April 21 and could serve up to 10 years in prison for the lone assault conviction.