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Prosecutors Join Forces to Protect County Residents During COVID-19

Prosecutors Join Forces to Protect County Residents During COVID-19

March 23, 2020

Local law enforcement agencies are working together to protect San Diego County residents and to remind the public of consumer laws in place during the COVID-19 state of emergency and Governor Gavin Newsom’s order for Californians to stay at home. During this time of uncertainty, San Diego City Attorney Mara W. Elliott, San Diego County […]

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DA Acts to Reduce Jail Population, Protect Public Safety

DA Acts to Reduce Jail Population, Protect Public Safety

March 21, 2020

In the wake of an unprecedented Superior Court closure, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department took several proactive steps this week to address the threat of the coronavirus to individuals being held in local jails, including putting policies in place that promote the release of individuals arrested for […]

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Report Price Gouging During Coronavirus

March 9, 2020

As the state of California and San Diego County continue to respond to the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office issued a warning today to businesses and scammers not to take advantage of consumers by price gouging. During a declared state of emergency, it is illegal for a business […]

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DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 07-03-25

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DA Weekly News Update with DA Summer Stephan 06-19-25

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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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🌟 Community voices matter. And they’re being heard.San Diego County District Attorney DA Summer Stephan recently joined the Middle Eastern community in El Cajon for a powerful and heartfelt conversation on public safety.These community meetings aren’t just talk — they’re a vital way for the DA to hear directly from residents, understand their concerns, and lead with action.👂 Listening. Learning. Leading. 💬 #PublicSafety #CommunityFirst #SanDiegoDA #ElCajon #DAinAction ... See MoreSee Less

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🌟 Community voices matter. And they’re being 🌟 Community voices matter. And they’re being heard.
San Diego County District Attorney @SummerStephan recently joined the Middle Eastern community in El Cajon for a powerful and heartfelt conversation on public safety.
These community meetings aren’t just talk — they’re a vital way for the DA to hear directly from residents, understand their concerns, and lead with action.
👂 Listening. Learning. Leading. 💬 #PublicSafety #CommunityFirst #SanDiegoDA #ElCajon #DAinAction
👥 Listening. Learning. Leading. San Diego Count 👥 Listening. Learning. Leading.
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan recently sat down with the Middle Eastern community in El Cajon for a powerful conversation on public safety. These community meetings are invaluable because they give DA Summer Stephan the chance to hear directly from residents about the issues that matter most to them.
🗣️ Your voice shapes the future of justice in our county.
#CommunityMatters #PublicSafety #ElCajon #DASummerStephan #SanDiegoCounty #ListeningToYou
San Diego County District Attorney @SummerStephan San Diego County District Attorney @SummerStephan announced last week that a teacher who inappropriately engaged in sexual relationships with two underage students has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to seven felony counts of related to various sex crimes.

Kyiri Tisdale, 32, a former teacher at Escondido High School, was arrested in August 2024 following an investigation by the Escondido Police Department’s Family Protection Unit. He was arrested at school while preparing for the upcoming school year.

“This defendant used his position of trust as a teacher to commit sex crimes against teenage students whom he’s supposed to nurture and protect,” DA Stephan said. “He not only physically violated his students but also violated the trust that the overwhelming number of teachers in our county work so hard to build with their students. There is no room in our schools for corrupt teachers who abuse their positions of trust to gain the confidence of students, only to take advantage of them sexually. I hope today’s sentence serves as a warning to anyone in a position of power that the truth eventually comes out, and you will be held accountable. I am proud of the victims for coming forward and I hope the end of this case provides the closure they need to move on and live healthy lives.”

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🌈 Shining Bright with Pride! 🌈 District Atto 🌈 Shining Bright with Pride! 🌈
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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