Sebastian Man Arrested on Molestation Charges

SEBASTIAN – A 19-year-old man was arrested on for a charge of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation Offender over 18 – Victim 12 – 16, according to law enforcement.

The Sebastian Police Department obtained a warrant Wednesday for the arrest of Ronald Joseph Richartz III who resides at the 400 block of Del Monte Road in Sebastian.

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“On or Between January 20, 2019 and February 10, 2019 Ronald Joseph Richartz did, being 18 years of age or older, intentionally touch in a lewd or lascivious manner the breasts, genitals, genital area, or buttocks, or the clothing covering them, of S.P., a person 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years of age, or did force or entice S.P. to so touch the defendant,” according to the report.

A judge also issued a no-contact order between Richartz and the victim.

Richartz was transported to the Indian River County Jail. He was released after posting a $25,500 bond.