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Statewide Charter School Scheme Stole More Than $50 Million in Public Funds

Statewide Charter School Scheme Stole More Than $50 Million in Public Funds

An Australian national, who is a charter school operator in the U.S., and his Long Beach business partner, conspired to siphon more than $50 million from the State of California for years according to a grand jury indictment. As part of a wide-ranging scheme, the defendants sought out small school districts with limited experience in […]

DA Announces De-Escalation Training, Mental Health Reform Blueprint

DA Announces De-Escalation Training, Mental Health Reform Blueprint

Individuals with mental health issues frequently come into contact with the criminal justice system and too often, the outcomes fall short of helping people who face those challenges. Today, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced two initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement interacts with people with mental health issues, including up […]

DAI Sandra Oplinger Named Peace Officer of the Year

DAI Named Peace Officer of the Year

In 1979, Craig Woolley was brutally stabbed to death in bed.  The case went cold when no suspect was identified, although evidence collected included the knife, fingerprints, and swabs of blood.  In 2006, the San Diego Police Department identified Jeffrey Cauble, a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton in 1979, from one fingerprint on a drinking […]

DA Announces Criminal Charges Against Poway Man Accused of Ponzi Scheme

He Stole Millions of Dollars from Dozens of People

A Poway man who stole nearly $8 million dollars from dozens of victims over a five-year period in San Diego County, most of them senior citizens, has been charged by the District Attorney’s Office with more 80 felony counts. Christopher Dougherty, 46, has been charged with grand theft, fraud and financial elder abuse, and other […]

DA Investigator Robert Hinkledire Recognized for Case Involving a Peace Officer

DA Investigator Recognized for Case Involving Peace Officer

District Attorney Investigator Bob Hinkledire was formally recognized by San Diego County Crime Stoppers at the annual “Enough Is Enough” Luncheon held at the Doubletree hotel in Mission Valley Tuesday, April 23. [TWEET THIS] Bob was selected as one of several law enforcement personnel who have truly performed in an exemplary manner for their department and […]

Going to Bat for Victims when Criminals are up for Parole

Going to Bat for Victims

When notorious convicted murderer, Betty Broderick, was up for parole in 2017, it was Deputy DA Richard Sachs who represented the people of California at a record-breaking 11-hour hearing, arguing against her release. Ultimately, the board voted to deny parole for 15 years and Broderick will remain in state prison where she is serving time […]