San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that the parents who starved to death their 3-month-old daughter and who were convicted of second-degree murder by separate juries at a trial in February, have been sentenced to prison. Brandon Copeland and Elizabeth Ucman each were sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. “Baby […]
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San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that Deputy District Attorney Michael McCann has been named the 2025 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year by the California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division. The prestigious annual award recognizes a courtroom champion who demonstrates exceptional dedication […]
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San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that a man who stabbed an MTS bus driver in August 2024 nearly a dozen times as passengers looked on, has been sentenced to prison. Mario Felix, 51, who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in March, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. “No one […]
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San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that Dwight Rhone, 74, who is currently charged with one count of murder in connection with the 2023 killing of Bernardo Moreno, now faces three additional murder charges, as well as a special circumstance for committing multiple murders. The new charges are tied to two cold […]
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San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that Thomas C. Butler has been charged with murder following the death of Escondido resident Kerry Sheron. Butler was previously charged and arraigned on May 22 for attempted murder in connection with the brutal May 20 assault. Mr. Sheron later died from the injuries inflicted during […]
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In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, which is observed throughout the month of May, we are featuring stories of DA employees, what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their contributions at the DA’s Office. Meet Deputy District Attorney Jack Yeh, who has been with the DA’s […]
https://danewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jack-Yeh-AANHPI.jpg7201280Barbara Medinahttps://danewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/danews_logo-summer-e1751410255309.webpBarbara Medina2026-05-28 12:02:582026-05-28 12:02:58Meet Deputy District Attorney Jack Yeh
Parents Convicted of Starving 3-Month-Old Baby to Death Sentenced to Prison
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that the parents who starved to death their 3-month-old daughter and who were convicted of second-degree murder by separate juries at a trial in February, have been sentenced to prison. Brandon Copeland and Elizabeth Ucman each were sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. “Baby […]
Deputy District Attorney Michael McCann Named 2025 Wildlife Prosecutor of The Year
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that Deputy District Attorney Michael McCann has been named the 2025 Wildlife Prosecutor of the Year by the California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division. The prestigious annual award recognizes a courtroom champion who demonstrates exceptional dedication […]
Ex-Convict Who Viciously Stabbed MTS Bus Driver Sentenced to Prison
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that a man who stabbed an MTS bus driver in August 2024 nearly a dozen times as passengers looked on, has been sentenced to prison. Mario Felix, 51, who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in March, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. “No one […]
Three Additional Murder Charges Filed Against Man Linked to Southcrest Human Remains Investigation
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that Dwight Rhone, 74, who is currently charged with one count of murder in connection with the 2023 killing of Bernardo Moreno, now faces three additional murder charges, as well as a special circumstance for committing multiple murders. The new charges are tied to two cold […]
Escondido Man Charged with Murder after Victim Dies from Severe Beating
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that Thomas C. Butler has been charged with murder following the death of Escondido resident Kerry Sheron. Butler was previously charged and arraigned on May 22 for attempted murder in connection with the brutal May 20 assault. Mr. Sheron later died from the injuries inflicted during […]
Meet Deputy District Attorney Jack Yeh
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, which is observed throughout the month of May, we are featuring stories of DA employees, what inspired them to pursue a career in public service and their contributions at the DA’s Office. Meet Deputy District Attorney Jack Yeh, who has been with the DA’s […]