Sheridan Man Arraigned on Sexual Abuse of a Minor Charges

An arraignment hearing was held this week in Fourth Judicial District Court for 72-year-old John Diaz of Sheridan. Diaz pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree and one count of sexual abuse of a minor in the second degree. District Court Judge Darci Phillips scheduled a four-day jury trial to begin on August 12. A pretrial conference will be held on July 8 at 11 am. Diaz’s bond was continued under the same …

Fourth sexual abuse of a minor case hearing in a week, increase in cases compared to 2024

A Sheridan man pleaded not guilty to first and second degree sexual abuse of a minor during his arraignment Tuesday in 4th Judicial District Court. This is the fourth sexual abuse of a minor arraignment held in Sheridan County in…