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Photo of Tribal Chairpersons, DA, Sheriff Announcing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Collaborative; They are all sitting at a table outside in front of an indigenous statue to Sign MOU in Sacramento.

Tribal Chairpersons, DA, Sheriff Announce Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Collaborative; Sign MOU in Sacramento

May 6, 2026

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez, Pala Band of Mission Indians Chairman Robert Smith and Jamul Indian Village Chairwoman Erica Pinto announced today the formation of the San Diego County Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Collaborative (SDMMIPC) during a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony in Sacramento, marking […]

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Crew of Five Target FedEx Delivery Trucks Carrying Louis Vuitton Merchandise

May 6, 2026

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced robbery, theft and carjacking charges against five defendants who worked together to target FedEx delivery trucks containing high-end merchandise from designer brand Louis Vuitton. Deshawn Birden, 34, Jamal Buck, 33, Stephen Buck, 30, Maurice Cyrus, 29, and Frederick Jackson, 25, have each been charged with several felony […]

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Man Who Stabbed Girlfriend to Death the Day After Christmas, Sentenced to Prison

April 30, 2026

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that a 31-year-old man, who stabbed his girlfriend to death in San Marcos in December 2023, has been sentenced to 26 years-to-life in prison. In February, a jury found Ziyah Patterson guilty of first-degree murder. The defendant brutally stabbed 42-year-old Angela Lanway in the ear and […]

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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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NEWS CONFERENCE: DA Charges Woman with Embezzling Public Opioid Funds for Luxury Lifestyle

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NEWS CONFERENCE: 34 Drug Dealers Indicted in East Village: Inside Operation Street Sweeper

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San Diego County DA Summer Stephan Swears In 15 New Deputy District Attorneys

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For nearly 36 years, Margaret Orozco Jackson's family waited for justice.In this emotional courtroom moment, Margaret's niece shares a powerful victim impact statement after the man convicted of her aunt's 1990 murder is sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. DNA evidence helped solve this decades-old cold case, bringing long-awaited accountability and giving Margaret's loved ones a voice.Justice may be delayed, but it is never forgotten.WATCH her complete Victim Impact Statement on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/7I19z920a7kRead the full news release about this case, here: https://danewscenter.com/news/…#VictimsMatter #ColdCaseSolved #SanDiegoDA ... See MoreSee Less

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Every older adult deserves to live with dignity, r Every older adult deserves to live with dignity, respect, and safety.

As Elder Abuse Awareness Month ends, remember that protecting seniors is a responsibility we all share. Whether it's financial exploitation, neglect, physical abuse, or scams, recognizing the warning signs and speaking up can make all the difference. Unfortunately, elder abuse and financial scams often go unreported.
Swipe through to learn the warning signs, discover ways to protect the seniors in your life, and find resources available through the San Diego County District Attorney's Office.

The San Diego County District Attorney's Office is committed to protecting older adults through prosecution, prevention, education, and community outreach. Learn how to recognize elder abuse, report concerns, and help keep the seniors in your life safe at SanDiegoDA.gov.

#ElderAbuseAwarenessMonth #ProtectOurSeniors #StopElderAbuse #ScamPrevention #SeniorSafety #SanDiegoDA
For nearly 36 years, Margaret Orozco Jackson's fam For nearly 36 years, Margaret Orozco Jackson's family waited for justice.

In this emotional courtroom moment, Margaret's niece shares a powerful victim impact statement after the man convicted of her aunt's 1990 murder is sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. DNA evidence helped solve this decades-old cold case, bringing long-awaited accountability and giving Margaret's loved ones a voice.

Justice may be delayed, but it is never forgotten.

WATCH her complete Victim Impact Statement on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/7I19z920a7k

Read the full news release about this case, here:  https://danewscenter.com/news/man-sentenced-to-25-years-to-life-for-1990-cold-case-murder-solved-through-dna-evidence/

#VictimsMatter  #ColdCaseSolved #SanDiegoDA
As Pride Month comes to a close, the San Diego Cou As Pride Month comes to a close, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office recognizes and celebrates the strength, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.🏳️‍🌈

We remain committed to ensuring every person is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness under the law. Our mission is to seek justice, support victims, protect public safety, and foster trust with every community we serve.⚖️

This Pride Month—and every month—we stand together in support of equality, inclusion, and a safer San Diego County for all.

Comment a rainbow if you stand with us against hate!🏳️‍🌈

#PrideMonth #Pride2026 #SanDiegoPride
Nitrous Oxide is not harmless—it’s fueling a growi Nitrous Oxide is not harmless—it’s fueling a growing public health and safety crisis. 

Today, District Attorney @summerstephan  joined  Senator Catherine Blakespear @senatorblakespear Blakespear  and community partners, like @sdsheriff Kelly Martinez, to support SB 936, legislation that would prohibit the sale of large nitrous oxide canisters for recreational use while preserving access for legitimate medical and dental purposes. 

Together, we're working to protect our communities and prevent misuse before more lives are put at risk.

Slide through the photos to see the dangers of using Nitrous Oxide for the wrong reasons and how SB 936 would help.

Watch the full news conference on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/yb22KLQAKRI?si=OeD0mUD2hcTe8Vpt

#NitrousOxide #PublicSafety #SB936
This week on DA News, District Attorney @summerste This week on DA News, District Attorney @summerstephan  highlights the dedicated prosecutors and investigators in the Child Abuse Unit and the tragic case of Baby Delilah, a three-month-old infant who died after being starved by her parents.
The case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of protecting our most vulnerable victims and holding child abusers accountable. Watch to learn more about the Child Abuse Unit’s mission to seek justice for children and keep our community safe.

#DANews #SummerStephan #SanDiegoDA #ChildAbuseUnit #ProtectingChildren #JusticeForChildren #ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildProtection #PublicSafety #VictimAdvocacy
Happy Father's Day! Today, we celebrate all the in Happy Father's Day! Today, we celebrate all the incredible fathers and father figures who fill our lives with love. #HappyFathersDay
As we observe Juneteenth, we join communities acro As we observe Juneteenth, we join communities across the nation in commemorating a defining moment in American history and celebrating the enduring pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality.
 
On June 19, 1865, 900 long days after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were officially informed through General Order No. 3 delivered by General Granger and his troops that all slaves are free. Juneteenth symbolizes the end of slavery in the United States and stands as a powerful reminder that the promise of liberty must be continually and fervently advanced and protected.
 
This holiday honors the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans while inviting all of us to reflect on our nation's history and to recommit ourselves to the enduring principals of liberty and justice for all. 
 
As public servants dedicated to fairness and the rule of law, we recognize that trust in our justice system is built through integrity, accountability, and a commitment to treating every person with dignity and respect. Juneteenth provides an opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations about how we can continue strengthening those values in our lives, work, and in our communities.
 
Wishing you a meaningful #Juneteenth. Let freedom ring! 

- DA Summer Stephan
How can first responders help identify and support How can first responders help identify and support victims of domestic violence before it's too late?

At One Safe Place: The North County Family Justice Center @ospsandiegocounty, the Gabby Petito Foundation @gabbypetitofoundation recently hosted a special Lunch and Learn training led by Gabby Petito's stepfather, firefighter Jim Schmidt. The training brought together first responders, victim advocates, and community partners to discuss warning signs, intervention strategies, and ways to connect victims with lifesaving resources.

#DomesticViolence #GabbyPetito #OneSafePlace #SanDiegoDA
San Diego County District Attorney @summerstephan San Diego County District Attorney @summerstephan said today that the parents who starved to death their 3-month-old daughter and who were convicted of second-degree murder by separate juries at a trial in February, have been sentenced to prison.

Brandon Copeland and Elizabeth Ucman each were sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. 

“Baby Delilah entered this world healthy and full of promise and within three months she died of starvation at the hands of her parents,” DA Stephan said. “Cases that involve parents who harm their babies are haunting and our specialized child abuse prosecutor Franciesca Balerio fought to be the voice for this defenseless baby and to bring a measure of justice and dignity where none existed in her short life. Her parents chose to withhold the care every infant deserves, and because of that, baby Delilah never had the chance to grow or thrive. It’s time the defendants have the time to fully reckon with the consequences of their actions.”

Copeland, 25, and Ucman, 26, were arrested in November 2021 after police responded to their City Heights apartment following a report that their infant was unresponsive and in need of medical attention. Baby Delilah was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, and her parents were taken into custody shortly afterward.

The parents, who were 21 and 22 at the time of Delilah’s death, were tried in February in a single proceeding before two separate juries, with each panel responsible for determining the guilt of one defendant.

During the trial, Deputy District Attorney Franciesca Balerio told jurors that Delilah weighed only 3.64 pounds at the time of her death, less than half her healthy birth weight. With no underlying medical conditions, the evidence showed her death resulted solely from prolonged starvation and neglect. Starvation is slow, visible, and impossible to overlook. Delilah’s decline unfolded in plain sight, yet the defendants sought no help, provided inadequate nutrition, and failed to obtain medical care. 

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