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Paden A. Tennant, 23, was sentenced in Cumberland County Court Tuesday to 4 to 12 years in state prison on one count of rape of a child.

(Upper Allen Township Police)

CARLISLE - An Upper Allen Township woman is looking at up to 12 years in state prison for sex acts with a 12-year-old boy.

Following a plea agreement, Paden A. Tennant, 23, was sentenced Tuesday by Cumberland County Judge Thomas Placey to 4 to 12 years in state prison followed by 2 years of probation on one count of rape of a child.

Tennant, police say, engaged in sex acts with the boy over a three-year period starting when she was 19 and he was 12.

Records state the rape charge came about because the victim was under the age of 13 when the acts started.

Investigators say they learned of the sexual abuse in July 2015 with the last act occurring the month prior.

Tennant's attorney, Richard Maffett Jr., told the court she is remorseful and has been attending sex-offender counseling.

She is to be a lifelong Megan's Law registrant.