Richie

Richie was a character in the second season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers played by Maurico Mendoza. Richie had recently moved to Angel Grove and went to wok for Ernie at the Angel Grove Youth Center. Richie was a skilled practitioner of karate and quickly made friends with many of the regulars at the youth center, including the Power Rangers. He also served as a potential love interest for Trini Kwan.

After Trini's departure, Richie is never seen or mentioned again.

Trivia

 * An additional purpose for Richie was to serve as a red herring during the introduction of the White Ranger. By introducing other characters who were skilled in martial arts, it was hoped that viewers would not suspect that Tommy Oliver was actually the White Ranger.