Rio Linda Online News
  • Support Local News
  • Organizations
  • About Rio Linda Online
    • Our Editorial Team
    • Ownership and Funding Information
    • Corrections Policy
    • Rio Linda Messenger Ethics Policy
      • Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics
    • Fact-Checking Policy
    • Right to be Forgotten Policy
Monday, June 30, 2025
  • Login
  • TipLineNEW!
  • News
    • News Briefs
    • The Big Picture
    • Tech News
    • Video
  • Local
    • RLE Parks Activity Guide
    • RLE Parks Events
    • RLE Parks Programs
    • RLE Parks Registration
    • RLE Parks Contact
  • Sports
  • Business
    • AdvertisingNEW!
  • Opinion
    • Community Voices
  • Community Calendar
  • Obituaries
  • Podcast
  • DonateNEW!
    • Donors
No Result
View All Result
  • TipLineNEW!
  • News
    • News Briefs
    • The Big Picture
    • Tech News
    • Video
  • Local
    • RLE Parks Activity Guide
    • RLE Parks Events
    • RLE Parks Programs
    • RLE Parks Registration
    • RLE Parks Contact
  • Sports
  • Business
    • AdvertisingNEW!
  • Opinion
    • Community Voices
  • Community Calendar
  • Obituaries
  • Podcast
  • DonateNEW!
    • Donors
No Result
View All Result
Rio Linda Online News
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Rio Linda Man Pleads Guilty in 2010 Gold Heist

by John Todd
7 years ago
in News
0
Suspected gold bar thief pleads not guilty

The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West Florida.

April 27, 2018, Key West, Florida –

The thief who stole the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum gold bar in August 2010 appeared in federal court and changed his plea to guilty.  In March 2018, he pleaded not guilty at his first appearance.

Richard Steven Johnson, 41, of Rio Linda, California faces up to 15 years in federal prison for his part in the 2010 crime.  His alleged co-conspirator Jarred Alexander Goldman, 31, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida remains out on bail pending trial. Goldman’s trial is expected to begin in Key West in mid-May.

For decades the gold bar had been a favorite item for museum-goers. A specially designed exhibition case allowed visitors to reach in to touch the bar, but not remove it.

The bar was recovered in 1980 from the Spanish shipwreck the Santa Margarita, which was lost in a September 1622 hurricane.

Johnson was arrested in California on January 31, 2018 and transported to Key West to appear before the court.

Johnson appeared before federal Magistrate Lurana S. Snow on Friday, April 27, 2018.  His change of plea to guilty was accepted by the court.

Johnson’s next appearance in court is expected to be for sentencing before federal Judge Jose E. Martinez. No date has been set for sentencing.  Johnson remains in federal custody.

The gold remains unrecovered.

John Todd

John Todd

Born and raised in Rio Linda, a graduate of Rio Linda High School, and a resident for most of the last 50 years. Co-Chair for the Rio Linda Elverta Neighborhood Association, announcer for Rio Linda Knights Football, Rio Linda Christmas Light Parade, and Rio Linda Little League Parade, Original keeper of the Archway Lights, and outspoken advocate for the Rio Linda Elverta community.

Related Posts

Placer County Aerial Insecticide Spraying Planned

Aerial Larvicide Treatment in West Placer County Scheduled for June 26-27

June 25, 2025
Grass Fire Breaks Out in Rio Linda

Grass Fire Breaks Out in Rio Linda

June 24, 2025
Metro Fire installs Smoke Alarms in Belcamp Neighborhood

Metro Fire Marshal Clarifies Weed Abatement Rules and Reporting for Rio Linda Residents

June 17, 2025
Rio Linda Celebrates Inspiring Graduate Xavier Breazell

Rio Linda Celebrates Inspiring Graduate Xavier Breazell

June 17, 2025
Rite-Aid Closing more than 200 additional stores

Latest Round of Rite Aid Closures Hit Sacramento Area Amidst Bankruptcy

June 9, 2025
A New Chapter For Rio Linda/Elverta

Rodriguez Delivers Major Funding to Rio Linda/Elverta Nonprofits

June 9, 2025
Next Post
Opinion: Don’t impose water tax

New RLECWD Office at 7th and M Street? Not so fast says Tim Shaw.

AdBlocker Message

Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements from local Rio Linda and Elverta merchants to our visitors. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.

Buy us a Coffee?

Rio Linda Online News

914 Oak Ln #3
Rio Linda, CA 95673
916-289-6436
Contact/Feedback
Submit Story Idea

About

About Rio Linda Online
Advertising
CA PC 409.5
California Public Notice Law
Corrections Policy
Crime & Safety Contacts
Fact-Checking Policy
Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

Anniversary Announcement
Birth Announcement
Letter To The Editor
Obituary
Submit Story Idea
Wedding Announcement

Our Portfolio

Rio Linda Online
Rio Linda News
RioLinda.Net
RioLindaElvertaNews.com
RioLindaOnlineNews.com

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

© 2025 RioLindaOnline.com

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • TipLine
  • News
    • News Briefs
    • The Big Picture
    • Tech News
    • Video
  • Local
    • RLE Parks Activity Guide
    • RLE Parks Events
    • RLE Parks Programs
    • RLE Parks Registration
    • RLE Parks Contact
  • Sports
  • Business
    • Advertising
  • Opinion
    • Community Voices
  • Community Calendar
  • Obituaries
  • Podcast
  • Donate
    • Donors

© 2025 RioLindaOnline.com