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Civil Penalties for Nitrous Oxide Distributor

Civil Penalties for Nitrous Oxide Distributor

October 21, 2020

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today a $50,000 civil judgment against nitrous oxide distributor United Brands Products Design, Development and Marketing, Inc. (United Brands) of South San Francisco. The consumer protection civil action was brought by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. The […]

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DA TIP: Pay your Bills, Not Scammers

TIP: Pay your Bills, Not Scammers

October 19, 2020

Paying bills online is very common, but unfortunately, even something as mundane as paying a utility bill can become a rollercoaster ride now that scammers frequently pose as utility companies. The scam involves a bad actor calling the victim and pretending to be the representative of a utility company and claiming to have encountered a […]

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Governor Stops Parole for Cop Killer After DA Urges Reversal

October 13, 2020

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed the Parole Board’s decision to grant parole to Jesus Cecena, 59, who killed San Diego police officer, Archie Buggs, in 1978. The Governor’s decision, on October 12, reverses the Parole Board’s grant which occurred in June. Cecena’s next parole hearing is in […]

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DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 06-12-25

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New App to Find Shelter for the Homeless

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NEWS CONFERENCE: DA Announces Launch of Shelter Ready App

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Restitution Fund for Hate Crime Vandalism in Hillcrest

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The DA's Lifer Hearing Unit

The DA’s Lifer Hearing Unit

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DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 05-01-25

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🌈 Shining Bright with Pride! 🌈District Attorney DA Summer Stephan proudly joined the County of San Diego - Government LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group for the annual Shine Bright with Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on June 25, 2025, at the County Administration Center.Together, county officials, community leaders, and residents helped raise the Pride flag high in celebration of the diversity, resilience, and contributions of our LGBTQ+ community.In this video, DA Stephan shares how the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office supports the LGBTQ+ community through dedicated hate crimes prosecution, victim advocacy, and outreach programs that ensure safety, equity, and justice for all.⚖#PrideMonth #ShineBrightWithPride #LGBTQIA #SanDiegoPride ... See MoreSee Less

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District Attorney @summerstephan  proudly joined the @countyofsandiego  LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group for the annual Shine Bright with Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on June 25, 2025, at the County Administration Center.
Together, county officials, community leaders, and residents helped raise the Pride flag high in celebration of the diversity, resilience, and contributions of our LGBTQ+ community.
In this video, DA Stephan shares how the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office supports the LGBTQ+ community through dedicated hate crimes prosecution, victim advocacy, and outreach programs that ensure safety, equity, and justice for all. ⚖
#PrideMonth #ShineBrightWithPride #LGBTQIA #SanDiegoPride
In this week’s episode of DA Weekly News, San Di In this week’s episode of DA Weekly News, San Diego County District Attorney @summerstephan discusses the sentencing of violent bank robber Larry Lightning Jr., who was brought to justice for terrorizing our community. Learn how the DA’s Office is working to hold dangerous criminals accountable.

Also featured this week: Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Discover important tips on how to protect seniors from financial scams, physical abuse, and neglect. Learn how you can recognize the signs of elder abuse and take action to help keep your loved ones safe.

#SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan #ElderAbuseAwareness #CrimePrevention #PublicSafety
DA @SummerStephan hits the aisles to tackle retail DA @SummerStephan hits the aisles to tackle retail theft…

Yesterday, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan toured a local Walmart to see firsthand how retail theft impacts our communities — and how Proposition 36 is making a difference.

From cracking down on repeat theft to offering treatment for addiction, Prop 36 is a smart, compassionate law that balances public safety with real solutions.⚖️

#Prop36 #RetailSafety #SummerStephan #SanDiegoDA #CommunityFirst #HomelessnessDrugAddictionTheftReductionAct #SaferCommunities
🚨 What You Need to Know About California’s Pr 🚨 What You Need to Know About California’s Proposition 36 — The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act 🚨
San Diego County District Attorney @SummerStephan is leading the charge to implement Prop 36, officially known as the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, a law designed to reduce retail theft and support addiction recovery. Yesterday, she toured a local Walmart, highlighting the real impact on retailers in our communities. In this video she explains why Prop 36 matters:
🔹 Targets repeat retail theft with stricter consequences
🔹 Cracks down on fentanyl trafficking to keep drugs off our streets
🔹 Offers treatment options for drug offenders instead of only jail time
🔹 Helps break the cycle of addiction and crime
🔹 Supports safer shopping environments for customers & employees
Thanks to DA Stephan’s leadership, Prop 36 balances justice and compassion—protecting businesses like Walmart while helping those in need get real recovery support.

#Prop36 #HomelessnessDrugAddictionTheftReductionAct #RetailSafety #CommunityFirst #SummerStephan #SanDiego #SanDiegoDA
🚨 BREAKING: A violent bank robber who terrorize 🚨 BREAKING: A violent bank robber who terrorized San Diego County during a series of armed bank heists has been sentenced to 488 years and 8 months in prison after being convicted on 30 felony counts.

📍 Larry Lightning Jr., 45, used a gun to rob banks across North County and San Diego from 2019–2022, stealing nearly $400,000. His crimes included:
🔹 10 counts of kidnapping
🔹 12 counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm
🔹 4 counts of robbery
🔹 3 counts of auto theft
🔹 1 count of kidnapping for robbery

⚖️ “This defendant orchestrated a terrifying crime spree that put the lives of bank workers and community members in danger,” said DA @SummerStephan. “Thanks to the dedicated work of our prosecutors and law enforcement partners, he has been held accountable for his crimes and the fear and harm he caused. While the defendant proved elusive for years, law enforcement never gave up its work to solve this string of crimes.”

The crimes involved violent takeovers, hostages held at gunpoint, and traumatized employees who feared for their lives. The case remained unsolved until a DNA hit in 2022 cracked it wide open. 

🙏 A huge thank you to the dedicated DA team and law enforcement who ensured this serial offender will never threaten our community again.

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#JusticeServed #SanDiegoDA #PublicSafety #CrimeNews #LawEnforcement #BankRobbery #Accountability
Honoring the Fight Against DUI Tragedies: San Dieg Honoring the Fight Against DUI Tragedies:
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced that Deputy District Attorneys Mary Loeb and Natalie Garcia have been named Prosecutors of the Year by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at the annual MADD San Diego Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Recognition Awards, held June 5 at the Town and Country Resort.

This prestigious recognition highlights their outstanding work in the DA’s DUI Homicide Unit, where they’ve brought justice to victims and families affected by devastating DUI-related crashes.

In one heartbreaking case, Loeb and Garcia successfully prosecuted the drunk driver who killed 15-year-old Jessica Talamante and her stepfather Brian McKee as they walked home in National City. Their expert handling of the case helped secure a guilty verdict and accountability for a tragedy that never should have happened.

🚔 In 2024, 26 lives were lost in DUI-related crashes in San Diego County. So far in 2025, the DA’s DUI Homicide Unit has already filed 11 new cases.

DA Summer Stephan said it best:
“This recognition from MADD highlights the outstanding work of our prosecution team, specifically Mary Loeb and Natalie Garcia, whose expertise and commitment in serious and fatal DUI-related cases repeatedly delivers justice to victims and their families,” said DA Stephan. "While the fatal consequences of alcohol-impaired driving are well known, we’re increasingly seeing drivers under the influence of drugs or a dangerous mix of both alcohol and drugs, with often tragic outcomes. These two prosecutors skillfully handle complex drug-DUI cases, helping jurors understand the often-hidden signs of drug impairment. I’m incredibly proud of them, and this award is a testament to their hard work and dedication.”

👏 Join us in congratulating Deputy DA's Mary Loeb and Natalie Garcia for their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to keeping our roads safer.

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#SanDiegoDA #ProsecutorOfTheYear #MADD #JusticeServed #DUIAwareness #PublicSafety #VictimsMatter #RoadSafety #NoMoreVictims
🚨In this week’s DA News Update, DA @summerste 🚨In this week’s DA News Update, DA @summerstephan  highlights the powerful work of our Animal Cruelty Prosecution Unit, fighting for justice for abused and neglected animals. DA Stephan also shares a powerful Juneteenth message, honoring the significance of this day in American history. 
👉 Don’t miss this week’s update — a look at justice in action and a tribute to the values that unite us.

#Juneteenth #AnimalJustice #SummerStephan #SanDiegoDA
Today, we honor and celebrate the end of slavery t Today, we honor and celebrate the end of slavery through #Juneteenth, the day in 1865 that commemorates the news of the Emancipation Proclamation, enacted two years earlier in 1863, reaching Galveston, Texas creating the end to slavery and the Civil War. This revered date has long been celebrated in communities across San Diego and the country. Today, we commemorate the end of slavery because every human being has the right to be free.

"We join the nation in honoring Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved black people in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. That day marked the true end of slavery in the United States and ignited a legacy of resilience that continues to shape our nation.

I suggest that we regard Juneteenth as much more than a national and state holiday but also as an opportunity to pause, learn, and grow. Whether through community events, reading, conversations, or quiet reflection, I encourage you to use this time to consider how each of us can champion the truths that our nation committed to in the Declaration of Independence- that all human beings are created equal and endowed with certain unalienable Rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Like I’ve said before, when we understand that slavery is the ultimate human rights violation that rips apart dignity and humanity, then it’s plain to see the incredible resilience and power of the survivor generation." - DA Summer Stephan

#FreedomDay
🎉🐾 Happy 11th Birthday to Ollie the Court Do 🎉🐾 Happy 11th Birthday to Ollie the Court Dog! 🐾🎉
The DA’s North County Branch celebrated more than just a birthday—we’re honoring a true hero in fur.
Ollie, San Diego County’s one-and-only full-time certified facility dog for the courts, turned 11 years old on June 4! For years, this gentle Golden Retriever has been a steady source of comfort and calm for crime victims—young and old—navigating some of life’s toughest moments in court.
As a proud member of the San Diego County District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program, Ollie works side by side with DA Victim Advocate Magen Queen, bringing compassion and courage into every courtroom he enters.
Whether he’s sitting quietly beside a child on the witness stand or offering a comforting presence in the hallways of the DA’s Office, Ollie’s impact is immeasurable. 💛🐶
🎂 Join us in wishing this four-legged hero a tail-wagging, treat-filled 11th birthday! 🎈

#HappyBirthdayOllie #OllieTheCourtDog #DogsOfJustice #SanDiegoDA #VictimSupport #FacilityDog #CourtroomCompanion #PawsitiveImpact
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