Unalaska, AK – Yesterday, Michael Fernandez pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment in the first degree.

Fernandez, age 18, was arrested in December after being accused of engaging in sexual contact with a 16-year-old without her consent. He has been sentenced to 180 days in jail, with 120 days suspended. Fernandez will also receive credit for time already served.

Additionally, Fernandez has been placed on three years probation and is prohibited from returning to Unalaska High School so long as the victim is enrolled as a student.

Harassment in the first degree is a Class A misdemeanor. Fernandez was initially charged with two counts of sexual assault in the second degree, a felony charge.