Law enforcement officials from across the county are warning the public about a sharp increase in overdose deaths connected to the highly potent and often deadly drug, fentanyl. [TWEET THIS] In 2019, there were 152 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in San Diego County. But in the first six months of this year, there are likely already […]
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A 57-year-old Poway man has been charged with murder and rape in connection with the 1987 murder of Julia Hernandez-Santiago, whose body was found on an ivy-covered embankment in the 2100 block of Alga Road in Carlsbad 33 years ago. [TWEET THIS] James Kingery was arraigned Tuesday in the Vista Courthouse. “When a murder goes […]
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A bill sponsored by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office establishing an amnesty clause to encourage victims and witnesses of sexual assault to testify in court once again received bipartisan support this morning and passed on consent out of the Senate Public Safety Committee. The bill is authored by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath. [TWEET […]
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Human rights groups have named it the “shadow pandemic.” Aid organizations are scared for the well-being and survival of victims of family violence. Prosecutors worry that they will not receive help and domestic abusers will not be brought to justice. As the shelter in place order aims to slow the spread of COVID-19, an unintended […]
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The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office announced funding today for a new initiative that will divert people with serious mental illness away from the justice system and into treatment, the first of its kind in the County. The program received support today from the County’s Board of Supervisors, which authorized a contract to receive […]
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A years-long undercover investigation found that CarMax Auto Stores in California were caught illegally dumping hazardous material in trash dumpsters including auto body sanding dust, sanding pads, automotive paints, clear coats, solvents, non-empty aerosols, and other hazardous substances used during the auto body repair process. Out of the numerous stores in California, two San Diego County […]
Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Spike in San Diego
Law enforcement officials from across the county are warning the public about a sharp increase in overdose deaths connected to the highly potent and often deadly drug, fentanyl. [TWEET THIS] In 2019, there were 152 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in San Diego County. But in the first six months of this year, there are likely already […]
Suspect Arraigned in 33-year-old Cold Case Homicide
A 57-year-old Poway man has been charged with murder and rape in connection with the 1987 murder of Julia Hernandez-Santiago, whose body was found on an ivy-covered embankment in the 2100 block of Alga Road in Carlsbad 33 years ago. [TWEET THIS] James Kingery was arraigned Tuesday in the Vista Courthouse. “When a murder goes […]
Bill to Help Victims of Sex Assault Approved in Senate Public Safety Committee
A bill sponsored by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office establishing an amnesty clause to encourage victims and witnesses of sexual assault to testify in court once again received bipartisan support this morning and passed on consent out of the Senate Public Safety Committee. The bill is authored by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath. [TWEET […]
District Attorneys and US Attorney Join Forces Online to Prevent DV and Child Abuse During COVID-19
Human rights groups have named it the “shadow pandemic.” Aid organizations are scared for the well-being and survival of victims of family violence. Prosecutors worry that they will not receive help and domestic abusers will not be brought to justice. As the shelter in place order aims to slow the spread of COVID-19, an unintended […]
Funding for Mental Health Diversion
The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office announced funding today for a new initiative that will divert people with serious mental illness away from the justice system and into treatment, the first of its kind in the County. The program received support today from the County’s Board of Supervisors, which authorized a contract to receive […]
CarMax Settles Environmental Lawsuit
A years-long undercover investigation found that CarMax Auto Stores in California were caught illegally dumping hazardous material in trash dumpsters including auto body sanding dust, sanding pads, automotive paints, clear coats, solvents, non-empty aerosols, and other hazardous substances used during the auto body repair process. Out of the numerous stores in California, two San Diego County […]