Man arrested at Rochester hotel sentenced to 95 months

(ABC 6 News) – A Rochester man arrested at the Baymont Inn this summer on five felony warrants was sentenced to 95 months, or almost 8 years in the MN Correctional Facility in St. Cloud Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Rocha received credit for 345 days already served.

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Randy Rocha, 34, faced drug sale and possession charges, as well as illegal firearm possession, domestic assault and fleeing police.

Rocha pleaded guilty to 1st-degree drug sale in April of this year, and was expected to receive a probational sentence of 95 months, including time in treatment centers, during his sentencing in July.

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Rocha did not appear at the sentencing and a warrant was issued for his arrest shortly afterward.

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