former Pike County Sheriff Charles Ryder has been sentenced to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to several felonies including theft in office and tampering with evidence during his sentencing Ryder expressed regret and shame begging for mercy make bad decisions and choices I can continue to be a productive citizen in this County and be in the community with the love that I have for my family my friends and my neighbors yor please do not send me to prison despite his appeal the judge sentenced him to 3 years and Ryder was taken into custody immediately watch the full video in the link below