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Meet DA Investigator Jacqueline Hurtado

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander 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 District Attorney Investigator Jacqueline Hurtado, who has been with the DA’s Office for almost five […]

Meet Deputy DA Shanish Aloor

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander 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 Shanish Aloor, who has been with the San Diego County District […]

Former Teacher of the Year Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Abusing Students

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that Jacqueline Ma, 36, the former San Diego County Teacher of the Year who taught at Lincoln Acres Elementary School in National City, has been sentenced to 30 years-to-life in prison for sexually abusing two students. Ma pleaded guilty on February 5 to two counts of […]

Prolific Thief Sentenced for Stealing Thousands in Merchandise from Retailers

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that a 27-year-old man who went on a stealing rampage in South County has been sentenced to six years in state prison on multiple felony counts of organized retail theft and robbery. Edgar Figueroa pleaded guilty on March 28 to two counts of organized retail theft […]

DA Stephan Releases ‘2024 Annual Report’ Highlighting Public Safety Achievements

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan today released her 2024 Annual Report, which details the office’s ongoing efforts to improve public safety, hold offenders accountable, support victims, and implement crime-preventing innovations across the county. “This past year, our team worked tirelessly to ensure justice was served and our communities remained safe,” said District Attorney […]

Man Sentenced to Prison for Killing Wife, and Throwing Her Severed Legs in Dumpster

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that a 72-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for the gruesome murder and dismemberment of his wife in 2003, a case that remained unsolved for nearly two decades before it was cracked using Investigative Genetic Genealogy. Jack Potter was sentenced today to 15 years-to-life in state prison […]