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DAs Granted Temporary Restraining Order Stopping Earlier Releases for Serious, Violent Criminals by CDCR

December 29, 2021

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that she and 27 elected District Attorneys across California have been granted a temporary restraining order, by Sacramento Superior Court Judge Raymond Cadei, preventing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) from enacting an increase from 50% “good time” custody credits to 66% credits for […]

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DA Files Hate Crime

December 27, 2021

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced criminal charges today against a man who attacked his neighbor on November 10 while yelling anti-gay slurs. Robert Frank Wilson, 40, is charged with one count of felony battery and a hate crime allegation. He was arraigned today in San Diego Superior Court in the South Bay […]

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DA Releases Reviews of Three Officer-Involved Shootings, One In-Custody Death

December 17, 2021

Suspect Wielding a Crowbar Advances on Officer On the evening of April 21, 2021, the Escondido Police Department received a call reporting a person hitting parked vehicles with a metal pole in the parking lot of a business. An officer contacted Steven Olson, 59, the subject of the call, in the parking lot. The officer […]

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Inside the Junior DA Academy: High School Students Experience the Justice System

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DA Child Abduction Unit Reunites Mother with Child Taken to Afghanistan

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See How the DA’s Office Helps Victims Recover Restitution

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Gabby Petito Foundation Brings Domestic Violence Prevention Training to One Safe Place

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DA Weekly News with DA Summer Stephan 02-26-26: Our Consumer Protection Division Gets Results!

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DA Weekly News with DA Summer Stephan 02-19-26: Ex-Convict Charged with Misusing Public Funds

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18 years later, justice was served.A San Diego County jury convicted Jeffrey Roberson of first-degree murder for the 2008 killing of Cecil Zachary Jr., a military veteran with paraplegia who was beaten to death with a wooden log in his Oceanside home. The jury also found true the allegation that Roberson used a deadly weapon in the commission of the murder.For more than 17 years, Cecil’s case remained unsolved. Advances in forensic DNA technology ultimately helped investigators develop critical evidence linking Roberson to the killing. He was arrested in February 2025.“This conviction brings justice and accountability for Cecil, who was a veteran with paraplegia, and his family,” said District Attorney Summer Stephan. “This case demonstrates the importance of never giving up on a homicide investigation.”We are grateful to the Oceanside Police Department investigators and our Cold Case Homicide Unit, especially Deputy District Attorney John Philpott, for their perseverance and commitment to pursuing justice for Cecil and his loved ones.Cold cases are never forgotten. Justice has no expiration date.Advances in technology can uncover new evidence and help bring long-awaited justice to victims and their families.👉 Read the full story on DA News Center: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10430 EN ESPAÑOL: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10425 #ColdCase #SanDiegoDA #SanDiegoCounty #DistrictAttorney #PublicSafety ...

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A tragic reminder: We all have a role in protectin A tragic reminder: We all have a role in protecting vulnerable older adults.

Travis Bodle, 56, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for killing his 77-year-old mother, Vicki Bodle, in their Jamul home in January 2024.

Vicki suffered from Parkinson’s disease and required caregiving assistance. After she was attacked by her son, her caregiver discovered what had happened and immediately reported it to law enforcement.

Her story is a reminder that speaking up matters. If you care for an older adult, regularly check in, stay alert to changes in their well-being and don’t ignore concerns about their safety. If something doesn’t seem right, report it and seek help.

“Vicki Bodle was a vulnerable elderly woman who depended on others for care, and tragically, she was killed by her own son,” said DA Summer Stephan. “This sentence holds him accountable for the devastating loss of his mother and provides justice for her and those who cared for her.”

➡️ Read the full story and learn more about the case at DANewsCenter.com. or follow this link: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10411 

EN ESPAÑOL: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10417 

#SanDiegoDA #ElderJustice #ProtectSeniors #SeniorSafety #JusticeForVictims #SanDiegoCounty
🚨 WE’RE HIRING: District Attorney Investigators L 🚨 WE’RE HIRING: District Attorney Investigators

Looking for a rewarding career in criminal investigations? The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is looking for experienced investigators to join our team as District Attorney Investigators (DAIs).

As a DAI, you’ll play an important role in investigating crimes, gathering evidence and helping pursue justice for victims and our community.

🔎 Experience conducting fraud investigations is highly desirable.

📅 The recruitment is open now and closes August 30, 2026.

If you’re ready to put your investigative experience to work with an award-winning agency, learn more and apply today: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/5453980/district-attorney-investigator-ii-26575508?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

#Hiring #NowHiring #DistrictAttorney #Investigator #CriminalInvestigation #Careers #SanDiegoJobs #LawEnforcement
It was a pleasure for District Attorney @summerste It was a pleasure for District Attorney @summerstephan  to join @thebridge.sd  Church last week for a community conversation focused on public safety, fraud prevention and resources available to our community.

DA Stephan especially enjoyed connecting with the church’s primarily Spanish-speaking members, answering questions and sharing information about the role of the District Attorney’s Office in keeping our communities safe.

The conversation included important tips to help protect against fraud, including elder scams and immigration fraud, as well as information about resources available through the DA’s Office and our community partners.

Thank you to the Bridge Church for welcoming DA Stephan and for creating an opportunity to connect, listen and share information that helps keep our community informed and protected. 

Want the DA’s Office at your community event? Learn more at SanDiegoDA.gov.

#CommunityEngagement #PublicSafety #FraudPrevention #ElderScams #ImmigrationFraud #SanDiego
This week on DA News, DA @summerstephan discusses This week on DA News, DA @summerstephan  discusses the sentencing of a man who groped women at a popular Carlsbad hiking trail. She also highlights the recognition of One Safe Place @ospsandiegocounty Victim Advocate and Human Trafficking Director Marjorie Saylor for her outstanding work helping victims.

#DANews #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan #Carlsbad #PublicSafety #VictimServices #OneSafePlace #HumanTrafficking #VictimAdvocate #SanDiegoCounty
Human trafficking is a serious crime that affects Human trafficking is a serious crime that affects everyone and it is everywhere—including around major events that draw large crowds. Victims are hiding in plain sight in our own communities.

Human trafficking is considered by many to be a form of modern-day slavery where perpetrators exploit human beings for profit. Traffickers treat victims as their property. There are two kinds of human trafficking: sex and labor. Both are a violation of basic human rights, and both are crimes under U.S. federal law and California state law.

DA @SummerStephan recently met with the San Diego Convention Center @sdconventionctr Executive Staff to discuss the realities of human trafficking, how traffickers exploit major events, and the importance of recognizing the signs and reporting suspicious activity.

The discussion also highlighted the recent human trafficking operation conducted by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force around Comic-Con, reinforcing the importance of strong partnerships and community awareness in the fight against trafficking.

Together, we can help protect vulnerable people and make San Diego a safer place for everyone. To learn more about how to stop human trafficking visit our website: http://sdcda.org/preventing/human-trafficking/

#HumanTraffickingAwareness #StopHumanTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking #SanDiegoDA
What does it take to become a prosecutor, investig What does it take to become a prosecutor, investigator or advocate for victims?

Local high school students got a firsthand look at the answer through the San Diego County District Attorney’s Junior DA Academy. The multi-day program gives students a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal justice system. Here’s a look at their experience.
As students head back to school, DA @summerstephan As students head back to school, DA @summerstephan  shares important safety tips for parents and students—from thinking twice before posting those popular “first day of school” photos to protecting children’s privacy and safety online. 📱🎒

Remember: less information is better. Avoid sharing details like your child’s school, classroom, teacher, schedule or location that could put their safety at risk.

DA Stephan also highlights the P3 Tips app, where anyone can anonymously report suspicious activity or concerns at a school.

Watch this week’s DA Weekly News for back-to-school safety tips and help keep our children safe online and at school.

#BackToSchool #SchoolSafety #OnlineSafety #ChildSafety #P3 #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan
Please join us in congratulating One Safe Place: S Please join us in congratulating One Safe Place: San Diego County Family Justice Centers Victim Advocate and Director of Human Trafficking Services and Awareness Marjorie Saylor, who was honored by Assemblymember Maggy Krell  on Monday, August 10th in Sacramento for her tireless efforts supporting the Backpage Remission Program. This initiative created a historic opportunity for survivors of human trafficking who were exploited through Backpage.com and CityXGuide.com between 2004 and 2020 to seek financial recovery for harms they suffered, including medical and mental health expenses and lost wages connected to their exploitation.
 
From July 2025 through March 2026, Marjorie and One Safe Place partners worked in close collaboration to ensure that as many survivors as possible had access to this opportunity. The One Safe Place team met individually with survivors, helped them navigate the complicated application process, gather documentation, understand their losses, and take the difficult step of putting into words the financial and personal impact their victimization.
 
One Safe Place was one of only few organizations in California that mobilized to provide hands-on assistance to survivors seeking access to these funds and ultimately submitted claims representing the potential recovery of approximately $10-$15 million.
 
The significance of this work extends far beyond a dollar amount. For survivors whose exploitation generated enormous profits for others, the remission process offered an opportunity to reclaim something that had been taken from them: to have their losses recognized, their experiences acknowledged, and resources returned to the people who endured the harm.  Marjorie said it best, “It was an extraordinary privilege to help survivors pursue that measure of justice.”

Learn more about One Safe Place, a project of the San Diego County DA's Office at OSPsanDiegoCounty.gov.
When most people think of child abduction, they pi When most people think of child abduction, they picture a stranger. But the reality is that 98% of child abductions nationwide—and 99% in California over the past decade—are committed by a parent. Watch how the San Diego County District Attorney's Child Abduction Unit overcame extraordinary international challenges to reunite a young boy with his mother after he was taken to Afghanistan for nearly two years.

#ChildAbduction #ChildSafety #MissingChildren #ChildRecovery #FamilyReunification #VictimServices #SanDiegoDA
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