Oak Fire Case Update 

September 15, 2023 - Edward Frederick Wackerman appeared in court on Thursday afternoon for arraignment with his court-appointed defense attorney, Ric Squaglia. Wackerman entered a not guilty plea and denied all special allegations to the current charges. A four-day preliminary hearing has been set for to commence on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for January 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

Edward Frederick Wackerman continues to be held on a no bail detention order after being connected to the ignition of a series of fires last summer. Wackerman was arrested on Friday, June 16, 2023, after an extensive investigation identified him as the suspect responsible for igniting the Oak fire in July of 2022.

For up-to-date information on this case visit our Facebook or website https://www.mariposacounty.org/74/District-Attorney, call our pre-recorded hotline at (209)966-0220, or email oakfirevic@mariposacounty.org to get connected to an advocate.

Source: Mariposa County District Attorney

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