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One Safe Place North Celebrates ‘Leap to Confidence’ Graduation

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that One Safe Place: The North County Family Justice Center celebrated the graduation of 12 women from “Un Salto a la Confianza” (“Leap to Confidence”) which was the first time this program was offered in Spanish to provide more access to more individuals impacted by abuse […]

DA’s Consumer Protection Unit Receives Proclamation

On April 8, 2025 the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors recognized the San Diego District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) for their outstanding work protecting the citizens of our county as well as consumers throughout the state. The CPU is a subdivision of the Economic Crimes and Consumer Protection Unit of the District Attorney’s […]

DA-Sponsored Bill Preventing Rapists from Qualifying for Elder Parole Passes Senate Public Safety Committee

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said a bill sponsored by her office and authored by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones cleared a hurdle in the Senate today, and moved one step closer to closing a loophole in the elder parole law that allows rapists to be considered for early release, no matter how […]

DA Honors Seven Local Heroes at ‘Citizens of Courage’ Awards

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan honored seven brave individuals today during the DA’s 35th annual Citizens of Courage Awards, held as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year, National Crime Victim’s Rights Week was observed April 6-12. As part of this annual event, the DA not only highlights the courageous individuals who survived or […]

$1 Million in Restitution Ordered From Plumbing Contractor

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that plumbing contractor Daniela G. Birdwell has been ordered to pay $1,030,062 in restitution to the State Compensation Insurance Fund as part of a workers’ compensation fraud prosecution. Birdwell, the 41-year-old owner of GPS Plumbing, pleaded guilty to one count of Insurance Code Section 11880(a) – […]

DA Files Murder Charge in Stabbing Death of Cal Fire Captain

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan today announced the arraignment of Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi, 53, in connection with the stabbing death of her spouse, Rebecca Marodi, 49, a Cal Fire Captain. Olejniczak Marodi is charged with murder and pleaded not guilty at today’s hearing. She is being held without bail and if convicted faces […]