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Joshua Caudill Sentenced to 6 years 4 months State Prison for Possession for Sales of a Fentanyl

Sonora, California –– Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announced today that on September 11, 2023, Jamestown resident Joshua Caudill was sentenced to 6 years 4 months in State Prison.

The sentence comes after Mr. Caud...

No Charges Will Be Filed Related to May 26, 2020 Fatal Shooting of Richard Councilman

Sonora, CA - Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announces today that no charges will be filed against the deputies involved in the officer-involved shooting of Richard Martin Councilman, Jr., on May 26, 2020, in Jamestown, California. Thi...

Murderer Steve Karpan Granted Parole

Sonora, California – Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Ann Jenecke announced today that Steve Karpan, age 61, formerly of Modesto, was found suitable for parole on July 27, 2023  at his 7th Subsequent Parole Hearing by the Boa...

Child Sex Offender Justin Hatler Denied Early Parole

Sonora, California --- Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announced today that on July 7, 2023, former Sonora resident Justin Hatler, age 47, was found unsuitable for early parole and was issued a three year denial during a videoconferenc...

Derek Wooden Resentenced and Creation of Tuolumne County District Attorney Conviction Integrity Unit

Sonora, California –– Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announced today that on July 31, 2023, Derek Wooden was re-sentenced to 16 years State Prison for violations of Voluntary Manslaughter and Robbery.

Mr. Wooden was...

District Attorney's Office Proposed Closure to Public Without Appointment

Sonora, CA - District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announced today that on July 18, 2023, the Tuolumne County District Attorney's Office will be requesting approval from the Board of Supervisors to close the District Attorney's Office to t...