Ottawa man found guilty in rape case
By David Trinko - dtrinko@limanews.com
Jesus Tapia Jr., right, signs a “no contest” plea to a rape charge while his attorney, Barry Schroeder, watches Tuesday. Tapia faces 11 to 16 1/2 years in prison when he’s sentenced Aug. 12.
OTTAWA An Ottawa man will spend 11 to 16 1/2 years in prison for raping a boy, after a judge found him guilty Tuesday morning.
Jesus Tapia Jr., 59, of Ottawa, pleaded no contest to a modified rape charge Tuesday morning, and Judge Keith Schierloh found him guilty of the first-degree felony. Tapia will be sentenced at 11 a.m. Aug. 12, a week prior to the planned start of a jury trial.