Crime · Ione, CA
Mule Creek Inmate Found Guilty of Possessing Weapons
On October 19, 2026, an Amador County jury found Christopher Castillo guilty of two counts of custodial possession of a weapon. The verdict followed incidents in May and November 2024 where Castillo was found with inmate-created weapons at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione. Due to prior strike offenses and aggravating factors, Castillo faces up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for October 30, 2026.