Man Suspected of Igniting Oak Fire in July of 2022 Pleads Not Guilty
Originally published 9-14-23 via Facebook
by the Mariposa County District Attorney:
“Edward Frederick Wackerman appeared in court this 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 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.”
