Rachael Mattice, the Johnstown woman accused of lying about being kidnapped has pleaded not guilty. She was in Mayfield Town Court on charges of falsely reporting an abduction and faces a year in jail, a $1000 fine or both according to the Times Union.
Rachael Mattice, the Johnstown woman accused of lying about being abducted, is facing more charges. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department says she stole pills not prescribed to her.
The 24-year-old Johnstown, NY woman who was the subject of a two-week search back in June has been charged with reporting a false abduction. State Police say Rachael Mattice made up the story about being abducted by a bearded man.
Was 24-year-old Rachael Mattice being investigated by police before her disappearance on June 22nd? Law enforcement sources tell NEWS10 ABC that Mattice is currently the focus of a prescription drug theft.
Where has Rachael Mattice been for the last two weeks? She told police she was kidnapped and escaped before making it to her mother's home in Johnstown.
A week has gone by since Rachael Mattice went missing. She was last seen at a family camp in Wells, New York on June 22nd. A candlelight vigil is planned for 7 tonight at the entrance to the family camp on Hernendez Road in Wells. Everyone is being asked to wear purple. If you can't make it, light a candle, take a picture and post on social media with #bringrachaelhome, #leavealightonforRachae
UPDATE: Rachael Mattice has been found.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating 24-year-old Rachael Lynn Mattice.