*Two accused of working in tandem; may have traveled to different locations
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is seeking potential additional victims of a Newport Beach surgeon/ reality star and a woman who were charged today with sexually assaulting two women by use of drugs.
Defendant: Grant William Robicheaux, 38, Newport Beach
Charged on Sept. 11, 2018, with the following felony counts:
Rape by use of drugs
Oral copulation by anesthesia or controlled substance
Assault with intent to commit sexual offense
(4) Possession of a controlled substance for sale
(2) Possession of an assault weapon
Sentencing Enhancements: (2) Personally armed with firearm during health and safety code violation
Maximum Sentence: 40 years in state prison
Arraignment on Oct. 25, 2018, 8:30 a.m. at Department H-7, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Defendant: Cerissa Laura Riley, 31, Brea
Charged on Sept. 11, 2018, with the following felony counts
Rape by use of drugs
Oral copulation by anesthesia or controlled substance
Assault with intent to commit sexual offense
(4) Possession of a controlled substance for sale
Sentencing Enhancement: Knowingly vicariously armed with firearm
Maximum Sentence: 30 years and eight months in state prison
Arraignment on Oct. 25, 2018, 8:30 a.m. at Department H-7, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Circumstances of the Case
In April 2016, Robicheaux and Riley are accused of meeting 32-year-old Jane Doe 1 at a restaurant in Newport Beach.
On April 10, 2016, Robicheaux and Riley are accused of inviting the victim to a party in Newport Beach and escorting her to Robicheaux’s apartment once she was intoxicated.
The defendants are accused of supplying multiple drugs to the victim then raping and orally copulating her while she was prevented from resisting due to intoxicating and controlled substances and they should have reasonably known of her condition.
Jane Doe 1 contacted the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) the next day and underwent a forensic exam, which tested positive for multiple controlled substances.
On Oct. 2, 2016, Robicheaux and Riley are accused of drinking alcohol with Jane Doe 2 at a bar in Newport Beach until the victim was no longer conscious.
The defendants are accused of bringing Jane Doe 2 to Robicheaux’s apartment and sexually assaulting her with intent to commit rape.
Jane Doe 2 awoke and screamed for help until a neighbor called NBPD, who responded to the scene and investigated this case.
On Jan. 9, 2018, Robicheaux and Riley are accused of possessing large quantities of illegal drugs which were recovered in Robicheaux’s residence.
Robicheaux is also accused of possessing two illegal, unregistered assault rifles, four other firearms, and several large capacity magazines.
NBPD submitted the case to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for review on Sept. 6, 2018, and arrested the defendants at Robicheaux’s residence on Sept. 12, 2018.
The defendants may have traveled together to various festivals and locations since 2015 including Burning Man in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, Dirtybird Campout festival in Silverado, Splash House festival in Palm Springs, and landmarks near Page, Arizona. Robicheaux also appeared on the Bravo television show “Online Dating Rituals of the American Male.”
Law enforcement investigating this case believe there may be additional victims. If you believe you have been a victim, or have information related to the crime and about the defendants, please call Supervising Investigator Eric Wiseman at 714-347-8794. The presentation from today’s news conference containing images of the defendants is here.
Prosecutor: Deputy District Attorney Michael Carroll, Sexual Assault Unit.
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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
When Newport Beach P.D. first began looking into some complaints of this Dr. Strangelove, they said "here, put this do not disturb sign outside your door" then here
Sept 11, 2018, look at what a nasty sex fiend and wanna be white Pimp, the Guy is. That they let off, do as he pleased. , , around the Newport Beach night scene,without ever being checked up on, cause they gave him "Cool Dude" status, with this demented Witch partner of his. It was like the Guy thought he was in Crystal Meth City, San Diego. The thought of all this just make me sick !!!
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When Newport Beach P.D. first began looking into some complaints of this Dr. Strangelove, they said "here, put this do not disturb sign outside your door" then here
Sept 11, 2018, look at what a nasty sex fiend and wanna be white Pimp, the Guy is. That they let off, do as he pleased. , , around the Newport Beach night scene,without ever being checked up on, cause they gave him "Cool Dude" status, with this demented Witch partner of his. It was like the Guy thought he was in Crystal Meth City, San Diego. The thought of all this just make me sick !!!