NAMPA, Idaho — A former Boise restaurant owner has been sentenced to prison, after pleading guilty to lewd conduct with a minor.
Jose Sanchez Vazquez pleaded guilty to lewd conduct back in September and was scheduled for sentencing. His sentencing took place Tuesday in Canyon County. He previously owned La Garnacha Que Apapacha in Boise.
He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, five years fixed and 15 years indeterminate. He must register as a sex offender and have no contact with the victim for the next 20 years.
As previously reported by KTVB, Vasquez, a 37-year-old, was arrested and charged on April 3, alleging he had inappropriate relations with a minor for several months. The Nampa Police Department (NPD) was concerned there could be more victims.
During his video arraignment on April 4 of this year, the prosecution said the 16-year-old victim used to work at the restaurant and was 28 weeks pregnant. In the arraignment, Vazquez admitted to having sexual relations with the victim, including at the restaurant.
According to NPD, after they learned of the allegations, they began investigating and alleged Vazquez is the father.
