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26 People Killed in DUI-Related Crashes Last Year

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that Brandon Janik, 38, was sentenced on January 24 to 15 years-to-life in state prison for driving under the influence, running a red light and killing 47-year-old Joshua Gilliland who was walking to work. Superior Court Judge Laura Parsky sentenced Janik to an additional seven years […]

Ex-Convict Sentenced for Cold Case Sexual Assault in Pacific Beach Alley

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that a 53-year-old man, who attacked a woman from behind in 2001 and dragged her into a Pacific Beach alley, forcing her to have sex with him, has been sentenced to 15 years-to-life in prison. After deliberating for one day, a jury found John House guilty […]

Meet Chief Technology Officer Julian Shelby

In honor of Black History Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of February, the DA’s Office is featuring stories of employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet the DA’s Chief Technology Officer, Julian Shelby, who leads the DA’s Information Technology Department, including cybersecurity. He began his County career with […]

Man Sentenced for Shooting Spree Resulting in One Death and Three Injuries

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that a 24-year-old man, who killed one person and injured three others in January 2023 after going on a three-location shooting spree, has been sentenced to prison. Jaime E. Gonzalez, III, has been sentenced to 86 years to life in prison. A jury found him guilty […]

Organized Crime Takedown Nets 39 Arrests of Violent Criminals, Arms Traffickers and Drug Dealers

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan today announced dozens of arrests resulting from a wide-ranging takedown of street gang members operating in San Diego County at the direction of the largest prison gang, known as the Mexican Mafia, which has ties to Mexico’s cartels. Many of those arrested have been involved in murders, attempted […]

Child Molester Sentenced to Prison for Crimes Against Multiple Victims

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today a Chula Vista man has been sentenced to 25 years-to-life in prison for molesting young girls and possessing a mountain of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Antonio O. Medina Jr., 33, was convicted by pleading guilty to three felony counts of lewd acts on a child […]