Sierra County Man Sentenced for Theft from Elderly Victim

DOWNIEVILLE — On June 26, 2025, Jason Castle, 48, of Sierra County, was sentenced for felony theft from an elder by a caregiver and a misdemeanor conviction of identity theft. The case involved the unlawful taking of funds from an elderly Sierra City woman under his care, between January 2023 and October 31, 2023.

Castle was sentenced to the mid-term of three years in state prison, to be served as two years in custody and one year on mandatory supervision under California’s realignment statutes. He was remanded into custody immediately following sentencing.

As part of the sentence, Castle was ordered to pay $4,340.98 in restitution to the victim’s family. The Sierra County District Attorney’s Office emphasized the serious breach of trust in this case, as Castle was acting in a caregiver role at the time of the offenses.

The District Attorney acknowledges the outstanding work of the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office.The investigation was spearheaded by Detective Rachel Wheeler who was able to piece together the financial crimes occurring while Mr. Castle was acting as a caregiver.

This conviction serves as a reminder that Sierra County law enforcement and prosecutors will aggressively pursue those who exploit vulnerable members of our community.

For further information, please contact:

Sierra County District Attorney’s Office

Phone: (530) 289-3269