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Consumer Settlement with Synchrony Bank

November 15, 2021

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that Synchrony Bank will pay $3.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought by a statewide team of district attorneys alleging the bank made unreasonably frequent or harassing phone calls to debtors in California. “Often, these harassing debt collection calls were made to consumers who didn’t […]

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Las Colinas Nurse Charged with Manslaughter in Inmate Death

November 4, 2021

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has charged Danalee Pascua, 36, a nurse at the Las Colinas Detention Facility, with Involuntary Manslaughter, a felony violation of Penal Code Section 192(b), in connection with the death of Elisa Serna, 24. Serna died on November 11, 2019 while in custody at the detention facility. Arraignment is […]

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Maya Millete Case News Conference

DA Charges Larry Millete with Murder

October 19, 2021

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that her office has filed a murder charge against Larry Millete, 40, the husband of May “Maya” Millete, 40, a Chula Vista, California mother of three who has been missing since January. In addition to the murder charge, Millete is also charged with illegal possession of […]

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Funeral memorial poster for “Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi” with a smiling firefighter in a dark uniform on the left, fire department patches on his chest, and the dates “June 14, 1975 – February 17, 2025” on a dark background.

Mother of Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi Delivers Powerful Victim Impact Statement

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Group photo of the students participating in the DA's Junior Academy with DA Summer Stephan and other leadership.

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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Two members of the San Diego District Attorney's Restitution Recovery Team working together at a desk, reviewing information on computer monitors in an office cubicle.

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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We are incredibly proud to celebrate three outstanding members of the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office who were recognized this week by the California District Attorneys Association for their exceptional service, leadership and commitment to justice. 👏🏆 Taraneh Sarebanha, Assistant Executive Director of One Safe Place: San Diego County Family Justice Centers, received the CDAA Harold Boscovich Award, recognizing a Victim Advocate in California who exemplifies outstanding advocacy, professionalism and commitment to serving victims.Taraneh has dedicated her career to helping victims and their families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Since helping establish One Safe Place – The North County Family Justice Center in 2021, she has been instrumental in creating a trauma-informed, comprehensive approach to victim services. Her compassion, leadership and tireless advocacy have helped countless victims feel heard, supported and safe.🏆 Chief Deputy District Attorney Frank Jackson received the CDAA Instructor of the Year Award, recognizing his dedication to training and developing the next generation of prosecutors and legal professionals. Through his knowledge, experience and commitment to teaching, Frank helps strengthen the skills and expertise of those who serve our communities.🏆 Deputy District Attorney Matthew Greco received the George Williamson Career Achievement Award, an honor recognizing a prosecutor who exemplifies the highest standards of the profession through a career focused on complex and difficult criminal or civil prosecutions.Throughout his career, Matt has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication and commitment to justice — qualities that define an outstanding career prosecutor.Please join us in congratulating Taraneh, Frank and Matt on these well-deserved honors! Their dedication to victims, their colleagues and the pursuit of justice makes our entire office stronger. We are grateful for the difference they make every day.#SanDiegoDA #CDAA #PublicService #Justice #VictimServices #OneSafePlace #Prosecutors #Leadership ...

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We are incredibly proud to celebrate three outstan We are incredibly proud to celebrate three outstanding members of the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office who were recognized this week by the California District Attorneys Association @cal_daa for their exceptional service, leadership and commitment to justice. 👏

🏆 Taraneh Sarebanha, Assistant Executive Director of One Safe Place: San Diego County Family Justice Centers, received the CDAA Harold Boscovich Award, recognizing a Victim Advocate in California who exemplifies outstanding advocacy, professionalism and commitment to serving victims.

Taraneh has dedicated her career to helping victims and their families through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Since helping establish One Safe Place – The North County Family Justice Center in 2021, she has been instrumental in creating a trauma-informed, comprehensive approach to victim services. Her compassion, leadership and tireless advocacy have helped countless victims feel heard, supported and safe.

🏆 Chief Deputy District Attorney Frank Jackson received the CDAA Instructor of the Year Award, recognizing his dedication to training and developing the next generation of prosecutors and legal professionals. Through his knowledge, experience and commitment to teaching, Frank helps strengthen the skills and expertise of those who serve our communities.

🏆 Deputy District Attorney Matthew Greco received the George Williamson Career Achievement Award, an honor recognizing a prosecutor who exemplifies the highest standards of the profession through a career focused on complex and difficult criminal or civil prosecutions.

Throughout his career, Matt has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication and commitment to justice — qualities that define an outstanding career prosecutor.

Please join us in congratulating Taraneh, Frank and Matt on these well-deserved honors! Their dedication to victims, their colleagues and the pursuit of justice makes our entire office stronger. We are grateful for the difference they make every day.

#SanDiegoDA #CDAA #PublicService #Justice #VictimServices OneSafePlace Prosecutors Leadership
Remembering those we’ve lost. Recommitting to savi Remembering those we’ve lost. Recommitting to saving lives. 

In this week’s DA News, District Attorney @SummerStephan reflects on International Overdose Awareness Day and San Diego County’s continued work to prevent overdose deaths.

While overdose deaths have declined 36% since 2021, the crisis is changing. Methamphetamine is now involved in more overdose deaths than fentanyl in San Diego County, underscoring the need for continued prevention, treatment, education and targeted intervention.

Watch this week’s DA News to hear DA Stephan’s message from the remembrance event and learn more about San Diego County’s ongoing overdose prevention efforts.

We remember. We learn. We act. We save lives.💜

#DAWeeklyNews #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay #IOAD2026 #SanDiegoCounty #SUOPT #OverdosePrevention
"It was the privilege of a lifetime to be her moth "It was the privilege of a lifetime to be her mother.”

Today, at Yolanda Marodi’s sentencing, Lorena Marodi shared a powerful victim impact statement honoring her daughter, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca “Becky” Marodi.

Lorena spoke about the devastating loss of her daughter and the lasting impact Rebecca’s death has had on her family and loved ones.

Rebecca dedicated more than 30 years of her life to serving others as a firefighter and captain. Her life was one of service, compassion and courage — a legacy her family will carry forward.

Yolanda Marodi was sentenced today to 36 years to life in state prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.

We honor Rebecca’s memory and stand with her family as they continue to grieve an unimaginable loss.

Read the full story at DANewsCenter.com: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10434

Watch her full impact statement on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/c03pHjt5oW8

#RebeccaMarodi #DomesticViolence #VictimsRights #SanDiegoDA #CALFIRE
Behind every overdose statistic is a person who ma Behind every overdose statistic is a person who mattered. A family who is grieving. A life that cannot be replaced.

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, San Diego County came together to remember those we’ve lost—and recommit to saving lives.

There is progress. Overdose deaths dropped 36% from their 2021 peak, with 105 fewer lives lost in 2025 than the year before.

But the crisis is changing.

Methamphetamine is now involved in more overdose deaths in San Diego County than fentanyl. That means we must keep evolving our approach—expanding prevention, treatment and education while making sure our resources reach the communities that need them most.

DA Summer Stephan, Co-Chair of the San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Taskforce (SUOPT), joined partners and families today to honor those we’ve lost and remind our community:

We remember. We learn. We act. We save lives.💜

#InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay #IOAD2026 #SanDiegoCounty #SUOPT #OverdoseAwareness
18 years later, justice was served. A San Diego C 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
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
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