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Undercover Operation Nets 41 Drug Dealers in East Village

Undercover Operation Nets 41 Drug Dealers in East Village

In early 2019, authorities say it had become increasingly easy to buy illegal drugs in a roughly one-square-mile area of the East Village bordering Petco Park. Dozens of drug dealers had set up shop, peddling everything from methamphetamine to cocaine. Along with the drugs came concerns about a potential increase in associated crimes. [TWEET THIS] […]

This is Why You Should Report Fraud

This is Why You Should Report Fraud

For several years, the owners of a local hotel cleaning janitorial service company called Good Neighbor Services, with nearly 800 employees, lied to tax authorities and their insurance provider by claiming to have almost no employees. This resulted in $6.8 million in theft and became the largest workers’ compensation premium fraud case in California, when […]

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A New Way of Reporting Abuse in Schools

Every student in San Diego County deserves to have a safe and nurturing educational environment, free of sexual and physical abuse. But when that kind of abuse does happen, it’s critical that students, parents and teachers have a trusted way to report it.  And, prosecutors say, it’s even more important that those reports don’t fall […]

Gavel. Medical Office Manager in Massive Insurance Fraud Sentenced

Service King Paint & Body to Pay $2.35 Million for Environmental Violations

An undercover inspection that began in 2016 revealed that Service King Paint & Body facilities in San Diego and across California were illegally disposing hazardous waste generated during auto body repair operations and violating laws related to storing and managing hazardous waste. Service King, a Texas limited liability company, currently owns and operates 42 auto […]

New Campaign Against Domestic Violence

New Campaign Against Domestic Violence

When a victim of domestic violence shows up in an emergency room or doctor’s office, the outward signs of abuse may not be visible. But their internal injuries could be life threatening, especially if they have been strangled. A new outreach campaign, that includes resource kits and posters, is being distributed countywide to help health […]

Office Manager Convicted of 51 Felony Counts in Massive Patient Referral Scam

Governor Signs DA-Supported Bill Clearing Convictions

An estimated eight million Californians have criminal convictions on their records that hamper their ability to find stable housing, obtain permanent employment or continue their education. Assembly Bill 1076, introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) and supported by San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, addresses these issues head-on by proactively clearing the past criminal […]