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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 […]

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 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 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 […]

DA honors 6 at annual Citizens of Courage Awards

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan today honored six brave individuals with a Citizens of Courage Award during the 29th annual event, which is held as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. [TWEET THIS] “These individuals all displayed extraordinary bravery in the face of serious crime,” DA Stephan said. “By honoring them, we’re […]

Hundreds Removed from Gang Injunction Lists

The names of 332 people have been removed from civil gang injunction lists affecting neighborhoods across San Diego County following a careful review by the District Attorney’s Office, which worked to confirm individuals’ lack of recent criminal and gang activity. The civil injunctions were filed several years ago in various cities across the county, often […]