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  • DA Summer Stephan Seeks Records on Potential Industrial Pollution from Tijuana Businesses with U.S. Ownership

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  • How DUI Crash Investigators Get Justice for Victims

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    DA Summer Stephan Senate Testimony on Organized Retail Crime. July 15, 2025, Washington, D.C.
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Assistant Director of Prevention and Intervention Programs Martin Arias

Meet the Assistant Director of Prevention and Intervention Programs Martin Arias

October 12, 2021

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting stories from DA employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet the Assistant Director of Prevention and Intervention Programs Martin Arias, who has been with the DA’s Office since 2016. Tell us a little bit about yourself, your position and how […]

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Senior Accountant Karen Castillo McCabe

Meet Senior Accountant Karen Castillo McCabe

October 11, 2021

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting stories from DA employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet Senior Accountant Karen Castillo McCabe, who has been with the DA’s Office since 2016. Tell us a little bit about yourself, your position and how you got where you are? […]

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Legislative Assistant Briana Zavala

Meet Legislative Assistant Briana Zavala

October 8, 2021

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting stories from DA employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet Legislative Assistant Briana Zavala, who joined the DA’s Office as a Student Worker in 2016 and became a Legislative Assistant in 2018. Tell us a little bit about yourself, your […]

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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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Family members of Maya Millete shared emotional victim impact statements at the sentencing hearing of Larry Millete, 45, remembering her as a mother, sister, and aunt and pleading to finally know where she is.Larry Millete was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the first degree murder of his wife Maya, who disappeared in January, 2021. She has not been seen or heard from since.The pain caused by violent crime extends far beyond the immediate victims, leaving families to deal with the lasting trauma and loss. Ensuring their voices are heard is an essential part of honoring those impacted.Through its continued pursuit of justice, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office stands alongside victims and their families, working to ensure those responsible for violent acts face consequences for their actions.READ MORE: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10614 EN ESPAÑOL: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10618 #MayaMillete #ChulaVista #VictimImpactStatement #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan ...

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Family members of Maya Millete shared emotional vi Family members of Maya Millete shared emotional victim impact statements at the sentencing hearing of Larry Millete,45, remembering her as a mother, sister, and aunt and pleading to finally know where she is.

Larry Millete was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the first degree murder of his wife Maya, who disappeared in January, 2021. She has not been seen or heard from since.

The pain caused by violent crime extends far beyond the immediate victims, leaving families to deal with the lasting trauma and loss. Ensuring their voices are heard is an essential part of honoring those impacted.

Through its continued pursuit of justice, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office stands alongside victims and their families, working to ensure those responsible for violent acts face consequences for their actions.

READ MORE: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10614 
EN ESPAÑOL: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10618 

#MayaMillete #ChulaVista #VictimImpactStatement 
#SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan
A violent confrontation witnessed by several child A violent confrontation witnessed by several children ended in tragedy. Now, a La Mesa man has been sentenced to 31 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of 59-year-old Albert Johnson at an El Cajon apartment complex in August 2025.

Stephen Mathews Coney was convicted of second-degree murder. During the trial, a child witness described seeing Johnson defend himself, fight for his life, and take his last breath.

While no sentence can undo the loss suffered by his loved ones, holding those responsible for violent crimes accountable is an important part of seeking justice.

Read the full story at DANewsCenter.com.

#JusticeForVictims #Accountability #PublicSafety #SanDiegoDA
Halloween can be one of the most exciting nights o Halloween can be one of the most exciting nights of the year, and every child deserves to enjoy it. 🎃👻

This week, One Safe Place South @ospsandiegocounty  hosted the first annual trunk-or-treat celebration designed for families who have experienced abuse, trafficking, and domestic violence. For many survivors, late-night trick-or-treating can feel overwhelming or unsafe, this event offered a welcoming space to celebrate close to home.

Kids showed off their costumes, collected candy, and played games, while parents enjoyed the evening knowing they were surrounded by people who care. Thank you to our community partners and local law enforcement agencies who decorated their trunks, handed out treats, and made the night special.

Our support for survivors goes beyond the work we do in the courtroom. We also show up for families, helping them feel safe, supported, and part of the community.

Learn more about One Safe Place at OSPSanDiegoCounty.gov.

#TrunkOrTreat #OneSafePlace #OSPSouth #SurvivorSupport #HalloweenSafety #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SanDiegoDA
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.

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#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
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