Jacob Roberts arrested for possession of child pornography

 

Jacob Erin Roberts was arrested by Fortuna Police Department yesterday on a warrant for two counts of  PC 311.1(a) possession of child pornography. Bail at booking is $55,000 according to jail staff.

He has a 2020 conviction for the same charge. Roberts was arraigned on 12/6; Conflict Counsel's office was appointed. According to court minutes,  Judge Lawrence Killoran set bail at $25,000. Preliminary hearing is on December 18.

2020 case:

2023 case:

12/14: Defense motion to continue preliminary hearing granted. Preliminary rescheduled for 2/13/24.

2/13/24: Preliminary hearing continued by stipulation to 3/8/24 for setting of preliminary hearing.

3/8: Setting of preliminary hearing continued again by stipulation to 3/28.

3/28: Preliminary hearing scheduled for 5/15.

5/15: Preliminary hearing waived. Arraignment on information is on 6/17.

6/17: Arraignment on information continued by defense to 6/20.

6/20: Case resolved with Roberts pleading guilty to Count 2 selling porn depicting a minor. Count 1 posession of child porn was dismissed. Sentencing is on 8/1.

8/1: Defense motion to continue sentencing granted; rescheduled to 8/13.

9/21: Roberts was booked into jail on 9/21 for PC 311.1(a).