Richey Sentenced

According to the Calaveras County DA's office William 'Bill' Richey was sentenced on October 5, 2012 to 3 years 8 months in a state prison. Richey plead 'no contest' to count 3 and 4, 261.5C and 288A(I).  Counts 1,2,5,6,7,8 were dismissed, consisting of 2 counts of 261A3 and 4 counts of 272. Richey was remanded to the Sheriff Department for immediate transportation. Richey received 280 days credit for time served and is required to register as a sex offender.

William Richey set for pre-trial

Copperopolis resident William 'Bill' Ritchey was arrested at the Calaveras County Fair 5-19-12 for rape of a drugged victim, sex with a minor 3+ years younger, oral copulation victim intoxicated, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Pre-trial on this case is set for 7-20-12.

According to the Calaveras County DA's office, William Ritchey currently has two pending cases set for pre-trial at the Calaveras County Superior Court: the sex case (with child abuse vertical prosecution) pre-trial is set for 7-20-12 and a weapons case pre-trial is set for 7-27-12.

At the last hearing the District Attorney made an offer to Richey's attorney with regards to the sex case. On 7-20-12 Richey will have a chance to accept the offer or continue with his 'not guilty' plea and go to trial.(The offer has not been publicly disclosed at this time.)

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/07/senate-announces-plan-to-freeze-pay----after-awarding-raises.html#storylink=cpy

Copper Man Arrested on Warrant at Frog Jump

Current bond $303,000.00.