64 year old Ernest Paul Gruetzmacher was arrested yesterday on a warrant by Eureka Police Department for PC 664/287(c)(2) attempted forcible oral copulation and PC 243.4(d) aggravated battery causing serious bodily injury. He posted bond. The arrest warrant was issued on July 8, 2024.
The alleged victim in this case was "institutionalized for medical treatment and was seriously disabled and medically incapacitated." Arraignment is on 8/29.
8/29: Conflict Counsel's office appointed, 10 day time waiver entered, bail $35,000, preliminary hearing scheduled for 9/26.
9/26: Defense motion to continue granted, preliminary hearing continued to 11/19.
11/19: Preliminary continued by defense to 11/21.
11/21: Motion to compel discovery filed by defense. Preliminary hearing and motion to compel discovery continued to 12/5.
12/5: Motion to compel discovery granted.
Preliminary hearing continued by defense to 12/12.
12/12: Instead of his preliminary hearing, Gruetzmacher entered a guilty plea to Count 2 sexual battery. Count 1 attempt to commit forcible oral copulation was dismissed. Sentencing is on 1/23/25.
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