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District Attorney Opens New One Safe Place in South County, Supporting Victims of Crime

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced that a second One Safe Place (OSP) location opened today in National City with a ceremonial ribbon cutting attended by more than 100 community leaders, victim advocates, health professionals and law enforcement partners who all play a role in supporting victims of crime. One Safe Place: The […]

Meet Deputy District Attorney Norma Flores

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, we are highlighting stories from DA employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet Deputy District Attorney Norma Flores. Norma began her career with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office in 2015 as a receptionist in the […]

DA Issues Public Safety Warning About Dangers of Nitrous Oxide-Related DUIs

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today her office has seen a notable increase in drivers arrested for driving under the influence of nitrous oxide and that since October 2024, the San Diego County District Attorney’s DUI Homicide Team has noted an uptick in DUI fatality cases involving the use, or suspected use, […]

Meet Supervising DA Investigator Osvaldo Cruz

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, we are highlighting stories from DA employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet Supervising District Attorney Investigator Osvaldo Cruz. Osvaldo has been with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office for 10 years, and he recently celebrated […]

DA, Community Leaders Commit to Advance Healing and Hope for Survivors at Domestic Violence Awareness Event

San Diego County District Attorney, Summer Stephan, joined the San Diego Domestic Violence Council, community leaders and other social service agencies to mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month at a ceremony at SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) in Chula Vista today. The annual event is meant to bring together professionals, survivors, and […]

Criminal Charges Filed Against Men Caught Cheating at Poker at Two Area Casinos

San Diego County District Attorney, Summer Stephan, said today that felony criminal charges have been filed against two men who won more than $30,000 at two local casinos by working together to gain an unfair advantage at poker tables by marking cards. Vaagn Galustyan, 52, and Armin Martirosyan, 53, have been charged with two felony […]