MT. VERNON — A Mt. Vernon man who pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse was sentenced Tuesday in Jefferson County Court to 48 months probation.

36-year-old Stephen B. Beatty was initially charged with two counts of Class 2 felony aggravated criminal sexual abuse but one of those charges was dismissed per a plea agreement.

Court reports indicate that Beatty was sentenced to 100 hours of public service, fined $5,000, must undergo mental and medical treatment and register as a sex offender.

Beatty committed acts of sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 18.