A preliminary hearing that was repeatedly delayed was held last week for a former Cal Fire Captain accused of child molestation against multiple victims. 41-year-old Peter Erick Mock was initially arrested in July of 2022 at the Big Bend Cal Fire Station, and charged with 74 counts of sexual abuse against a child under the age of 14. As the case has grown, more accusers have stepped forward. Mock now has 4 child sexual assault cases pending against him involving 7 alleged victims and at least 134 different counts. Last week’s proceedings involved accusations made by two boys who were in their early teens when the alleged sexual assaults were committed against them. A judge ordered Mock to answer on many charges of sex crimes against children under the age of 14. He’ll return to court July 20th. Mock has denied all the accusations against him. He’s being held on bail of more than $2 Million.
-Steve Gibson