Hayward man gets house arrest for lewd conversations with undercover cop posing as boy
Briefly

Ralphjoab Lucasia, a 32-year-old from Hayward, was sentenced to a year of house arrest and a 10-year sex offender registration after pleading no contest to attempting to meet a minor for lewd purposes. His arrest followed an undercover sting operation where he attempted to arrange a meeting with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old boy. As part of his sentencing agreement, Lucasia must comply with strict restrictions concerning contact with minors and possession of children’s images, with the possibility of reducing his house arrest term for good behavior.
Ralphjoab Lucasia was sentenced to a year of house arrest and 10 years of sex offender registration for attempting to meet a minor for lewd purposes.
He was arrested during a sting operation where he believed he was meeting a 13-year-old boy after arranging this at a local hotel.
Under the terms of his release, he cannot have unsupervised contact with minors and is required to register as a sex offender.
Lucasia's house arrest can be reduced for good behavior, followed by a two-year probation term as part of his plea deal.
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