WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — A former Wausau church pastor will spend one year behind bars.
Scott Patschke, age 54, was sentenced today for one count of child enticement. He pleaded guilty to the charge in February of 2019.
Patschke was arrested in September of 2018 after an investigation into an independent online child sex sting. He also agreed to a plea deal back in February.
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Along with serving a 1-year prison sentence, Patschke will spend 4 years on probation. He will also need to register as a sex offender.