Briefs: Oct. 5, 2017

CASTANON BAIL REDUCED

The bail for pre-trial release of Jose Castanon, 53, Rosalia, was reduced from $500,000 to $10,000 Friday morning in superior court. The bail was reduced after 10 people stood up in court to indicate they were present to support the defendant in his request for reduction in bail.

The $500,000 bail was set after Castanon was booked into jail Sept. 13. He pleaded not guilty last Friday to a charge of second-degree rape and three other charges. Defense Attorney Michael Felice of Spokane represented Castanon at his arraignment Sept. 22 and said they would return Sept. 29 and...