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  • How DUI Crash Investigators Get Justice for Victims

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  • One Safe Place South Celebrates One Year Serving the Community

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    DA Summer Stephan Senate Testimony on Organized Retail Crime. July 15, 2025, Washington, D.C.
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Former Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter

January 7, 2022

Former San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Russell, 25, pleaded guilty today to one felony count of voluntary manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of a man he saw escape from a patrol car near the downtown San Diego jail in May of 2020. Russell also admitted he personally used a firearm in the […]

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Sex Offender Charged with Double Murder

January 3, 2022

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced multiple criminal charges today against Marco Antonio Valadez, 47, in connection with a December 4 shooting that killed Raquel Pitsenburger, 55, and Marco Antonio Valadez, Jr., 36. Valadez has been charged with two counts of murder and sex abuse charges, stemming from a fatal confrontation in which […]

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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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How DUI Crash Investigators Get Justice for Victims

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Mother of Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi Delivers Powerful Victim Impact Statement

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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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Pollution doesn't stop at the border, and neither should our efforts to understand who's responsible.As rain threatens to worsen the cross-border pollution crisis, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office is seeking records from Mexico's environmental protection agency to examine potential industrial pollution affecting our region's waterways.We're looking at inspection reports, complaints and enforcement actions involving industrial facilities in Tijuana, including businesses with U.S. ownership or parent companies.Improvements to wastewater treatment are important progress. But we also need answers about other potential sources of pollution and whether businesses may be violating the law.Consumer protection means protecting people from harm. We're following the evidence and evaluating the legal options available to hold businesses accountable.MORE DETAILS: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10587 EN ESPAÑOL: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10579 #ConsumerProtection #EnvironmentalProtection #SanDiegoCounty #SanDiegoDA #TijuanaRiverValley #BorderPollution ...

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Pollution doesn't stop at the border, and neither Pollution doesn't stop at the border, and neither should our efforts to understand who's responsible.

As rain threatens to worsen the cross-border pollution crisis, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office is seeking records from Mexico's environmental protection agency to examine potential industrial pollution affecting our region's waterways.

We're looking at inspection reports, complaints and enforcement actions involving industrial facilities in Tijuana, including businesses with U.S. ownership or parent companies.

Improvements to wastewater treatment are important progress. But we also need answers about other potential sources of pollution and whether businesses may be violating the law.

Consumer protection means protecting people from harm. We're following the evidence and evaluating the legal options available to hold businesses accountable.

MORE DETAILS: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10587 
EN ESPAÑOL: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10579 

#ConsumerProtection #EnvironmentalProtection #SanDiegoCounty #SanDiegoDA #TijuanaRiverValley #BorderPollution
United across the western states, retailers, law e United across the western states, retailers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and community partners are working together to combat Organized Retail Crime and protect our communities. In this week’s DA News, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan reports from the Western States Organized Retail Crime Alliance (WSORCA) conference in Oceanside, highlighting the real impacts organized retail theft has on our region and how we’re disrupting criminal networks and strengthening public safety.
🏆 Recognizing excellence in public safety! Congra 🏆 Recognizing excellence in public safety!

Congratulations to District Attorney Investigator Danica James, honored by the San Diego Business Chamber  during its annual Honoring Our Region’s Heroes Award Breakfast for her outstanding work protecting San Diego County’s most vulnerable residents.

For more than two years, Investigator Danica James led a complex, multi-state investigation that exposed a medical fraud operation targeting neurodivergent senior citizens. Her meticulous investigative work helped uncover more than $11 million in losses to taxpayers and insurers and helped bring those responsible for exploiting vulnerable patients to justice.

Her dedication, perseverance and commitment to accountability reflect the important work our team does every day to protect our community.

👏 We’re proud to see Investigator Danica James recognized among the region’s public safety heroes!

#PublicSafety #SanDiegoCounty #SanDiegoDA #PublicSafetyHeroes
💜 Recognizing the impact of One Safe Place: The So 💜 Recognizing the impact of One Safe Place: The South County Family Justice Center, a project of the San Diego County District Attorney's Office!

Today, San Diego County Supervisors Paloma Aguirre @supervisoraguirre and Monica Montgomery Steppe @d4supmonica  presented a joint proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the important work of One Safe Place South, which recently celebrated its first anniversary.

Located in National City, One Safe Place South connects survivors of domestic violence and other forms of abuse with vital services and support in one welcoming location. In its first year, the center has helped individuals and families take steps toward safety, healing and a brighter future.

We are grateful to our partners at South Bay Community Services and all the organizations working together to support survivors and strengthen our communities.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, help is available. Visit OSPSanDiegoCounty.gov to learn more about @ospsandiegocounty  and connect with resources.

Together, we can raise awareness, support survivors and build safer communities for all.

#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #OneSafePlace #SurvivorSupport #SanDiegoCounty #SanDiegoDA
Every crash leaves clues behind, but it takes spec Every crash leaves clues behind, but it takes specialized training to know how to read them. 

Recently, investigators and attorneys came together for a multi-day course in collision and DUI crash reconstruction, learning from experts how to analyze evidence, understand vehicle technology, and use cell phone records to piece together what happened. 

Hear from the police officers and prosecutors on why this work matters for public safety and for the families affected by serious crashes. Watch the full story at DAnewsCenter.com.

#DUIAwareness #RoadSafety #DrunkDrivingPrevention #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan
Connecting people to the help they need - The Same Connecting people to the help they need - The Same Day Solutions Fair at Snapdragon Stadium brings together the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender, Superior Court, and county partners to offer same day access to homeless services, justice support, housing navigation, treatment resources, and more. Thank you to our co-host, Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, to our community, and our 30+ partners in making the 40th Same Day Solutions Fair a success!

#SameDaySolutionsFair #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan #CARECENTER #HomelessResourceFair
In this week’s DA News, San Diego County District In this week’s DA News, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan highlights an important step toward justice with the signing of Assembly Bill 1959, which closes a dangerous loophole in California’s youthful offender resentencing process. Watch the video to learn more about how this new law strengthens accountability and public safety.

#SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan #CaliforniaAB1959 #ab1959 #JuvenileJusticeReform  #PublicSafety
⚖️ MURDER CHARGES ANNOUNCED San Diego County Dist ⚖️ MURDER CHARGES ANNOUNCED

San Diego County District Attorney @SummerStephan  and @sdsheriff Kelly Martinez announced this morning that murder charges have been filed against Cedric Von Ferdinand, who was previously charged in a real estate fraud case, in connection with the death of Nadine Jett.

📺 Watch the news conference replay for details on the case and investigation: https://youtube.com/live/-Z_pSxoOJts

#SanDiegoDA #PublicSafety #Justice
Congratulations to Deputy District Attorney Nereid Congratulations to Deputy District Attorney Nereida “Nellie” Bowman on being sworn in as President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association! She made history as the first person to serve concurrently as President of both SDLRLA and the San Diego Deputy District Attorneys Association.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office was proudly represented at the Association’s 19th Annual Gala on October 16, celebrating law students and the scholarship fund that helps support their legal education.

Five DDAs serve on the Association’s board: Nellie Bowman, Agustin Peña, Ana DeSantiago, Fernando Rodriguez-Diaz and Alfredo Villegas. Their leadership reflects the diversity of our team, our connection to the communities we serve, and the respect our DDAs have earned in the legal community.

Congratulations to Nellie and all those working to support the next generation of legal professionals!

#SanDiegoDA #Leadership #LegalCommunity
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