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New Deputy DAs Sworn In for 2024

January 26, 2024

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced the swearing-in today of a new class of 14 Deputy District Attorneys, who took their oath at the Superior Courthouse downtown. The members of the new class, who have diverse professional and personal backgrounds, bring an array of rich experience to the DA’s Office. “I am very […]

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San Marcos Man Sentenced to Prison for Killing His Mother with a Hammer

January 10, 2024

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that a 32-year-old San Marcos man, who pleaded guilty in October to the first-degree murder of his 68-year-old mother, has been sentenced to 31 years-to-life in prison. In June 2021, Sean McCarthy broke into the home of his parents through the back sliding door and attacked […]

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Rapist Sentenced for Crimes Committed in 1999

January 4, 2024

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said today that defendant Mark Thompson Hunter, 66, was sentenced to 130 years-to-life in state prison for kidnapping and raping a teenage girl multiple times on February 17, 1999 in Escondido. Judge Robert Kearney handed down the lengthy sentence after Hunter was convicted by a jury in October […]

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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

https://danewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gabby-Petito-DV-prevention-training.jpg 720 1280 Barbara Medina https://danewscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/danews_logo-summer-e1751410255309.webp Barbara Medina2026-06-18 08:00:062026-06-17 16:32:50Gabby Petito Foundation Brings Domestic Violence Prevention Training to One Safe Place

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 District Attorney and North San Diego County Realtors

Thu August 6th

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🏡 Real estate fraud is on the rise—and anyone buying, selling, or owning a home can be a target.District Attorney DA Summer Stephan recently joined the North San Diego County Realtors alongside Deputy District Attorneys Brendan McHugh and John Dunn to share expert tips on recognizing and preventing common real estate scams.From deed theft and title fraud to wire transfer scams and impersonation schemes, criminals are constantly finding new ways to target unsuspecting victims. The good news? Knowing the warning signs can help protect your home, your finances, and your future.Watch this week's DA Weekly News to learn practical steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim and see how the San Diego County District Attorney's Office is working with the real estate community to keep our neighborhoods safe.🎥 Watch now and share this information with anyone who is buying, selling, or owns a home.For more crime prevention resources and information on how to report real estate fraud, visit the San Diego County District Attorney's Office: https://www.sdcda.org/preventing/real-estate-fraud/#RealEstateFraud #ScamPrevention #ConsumerProtection #HomebuyerTips #Homeowner #RealEstate #FraudPrevention #PublicSafety #SanDiego #DistrictAttorney #DAWeeklyNews ... See MoreSee Less

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Our San Diego County DA’s Office team was out across the county for National Night Out, connecting with neighbors, families, community partners and our law enforcement partners.

From Nestor to Lemon Grove, Encinitas to Chula Vista, our team was there to listen, connect and strengthen the partnerships that help make our communities safer.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made National Night Out such a great celebration of community, connection and partnership! 👏

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🏡 Real estate fraud is on the rise—and anyone buyi 🏡 Real estate fraud is on the rise—and anyone buying, selling, or owning a home can be a target.

District Attorney @summerstephan  recently joined the North San Diego County Realtors @nsdcrealtors alongside Deputy District Attorneys Brendan McHugh and John Dunn to share expert tips on recognizing and preventing common real estate scams.

From deed theft and title fraud to wire transfer scams and impersonation schemes, criminals are constantly finding new ways to target unsuspecting victims. The good news? Knowing the warning signs can help protect your home, your finances, and your future.

Watch this week's DA Weekly News to learn practical steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim and see how the San Diego County District Attorney's Office is working with the real estate community to keep our neighborhoods safe.

🎥 Watch now and share this information with anyone who is buying, selling, or owns a home.

For more crime prevention resources and information on how to report real estate fraud, visit the San Diego County District Attorney's Office: https://www.sdcda.org/preventing/real-estate-fraud/

#RealEstateFraud #ScamPrevention #ConsumerProtection #HomebuyerTips #Homeowner #RealEstate #FraudPrevention #PublicSafety #SanDiego #DistrictAttorney #DAWeeklyNews
🚨 We’re Hiring Deputy District Attorneys! ⚖️ Are 🚨 We’re Hiring Deputy District Attorneys! ⚖️

Are you ready to serve justice and make a real impact in your community? The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is looking for passionate, ethical, and driven attorneys to join our team of more than 300 DDAs.

Whether you're just starting your legal career or bringing years of experience, we invite you to apply for Level 1, 2, or 3 Deputy District Attorney positions. Criminal law or civil litigation experience is highly desirable.

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📅 Deadline to apply: August 26, 2026
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As students head back to school, one conversation As students head back to school, one conversation could change a child’s life.

At National Night Out, District Attorney @SummerStephan shared important reminders for parents, educators, and our community about recognizing the signs of child abuse, human trafficking, and online exploitation. She also emphasized the vital role of mandated reporters and encouraged everyone to speak up if something doesn’t seem right.

Protecting children is a shared responsibility. Knowing the warning signs and reporting concerns can make all the difference.

🎒 As the new school year begins, let’s work together to keep every child safe.

#NationalNightOut #BackToSchool #ProtectOurChildren #ChildSafety #HumanTraffickingPrevention EndExploitation MandatedReporters SeeSomethingSaySomething OnlineSafety SanDiegoCountyDA
Last week, community members came together at One Last week, community members came together at One Safe Place North @ospsandiegocounty for an important educational event focused on two of the greatest threats facing our families: human trafficking and fentanyl.

District Attorney @summerstephan joined Supervisor @supervisorjimdesmond Jim Desmond, @sdsheriff Sheriff Kelly Martinez, and other public safety leaders to empower attendees with the knowledge and tools to recognize warning signs, prevent victimization, and protect our communities. DA Stephan shared how education, awareness, and early intervention are critical to stopping human trafficking before it happens, while Sheriff Martinez highlighted the deadly dangers of fentanyl and the importance of prevention.

A special thank you to Therese Cisneros-Remington for organizing this impactful event and bringing our community together around a shared mission: keeping our children, families, and neighborhoods safe through education, collaboration, and prevention.

Together, we can make a difference. Learn the signs. Start the conversation. Help protect someone before it’s too late.

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WE'RE HIRING! The Paralegal I recruitment is NOW O WE'RE HIRING! The Paralegal I recruitment is NOW OPEN!!!

As part of the San Diego County District Attorney's ongoing efforts to strengthen our legal team, we encourage you to share this opportunity with potential candidates within your networks. This is a valuable chance for qualified individuals to join our department and contribute to our mission.

The recruitment is scheduled to close on Friday, August 21, 2026.
All applications are due to the County’s Department of Human Resources (DHR) no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Please ensure that all applications are submitted before this deadline.

For more information and to apply, follow the link in our bio or below:

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🎒📚 As students return to school, DA @summerstephan 🎒📚 As students return to school, DA @summerstephan is reminding our community that keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility.

Teachers, school staff and other mandated reporters play a critical role in recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.

Watch this week’s DA News for an important back-to-school reminder about mandated reporting and how speaking up can help protect a child. 

Back to School: Know the Signs. Speak Up. Protect Our Kids. Report any suspected abuse in schools at SDStudentSafety.org.

#BackToSchool #StudentSafety #MandatedReporters #ProtectOurKids #SanDiegoDA #SanDiego #DistrictAttorney
California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposit California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36 to strengthen accountability, expand treatment opportunities, and improve public safety. Now, AB 2108 would dismantle key provisions of the voter-approved measure and return us to the days of rampant repeat theft in our stores. In this one-minute message, District Attorney Summer Stephan explains what’s at stake and encourages Californians to learn more and make their voices heard. Together, we can protect the will of the voters and continue building safer communities across California.

Let your voice be heard and email Senate Appropriations Chair Sabrina Cervantes’ Office at Bob.Franzoia@sen.ca.gov and Assemblymember Sharp-Collins’ office at Michael.Lucien@asm.ca.gov.

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We want everyone to enjoy Comic-Con and all that S We want everyone to enjoy Comic-Con and all that San Diego has to offer, but not at the expense of others. Major events like Comic-Con attract visitors from around the world, and traffickers often seek to profit from the influx of people. Buying a human being for sex is not a victimless act. It fuels demand and drives human trafficking and exploitation. Be part of what makes our city great by being a responsible and respectful guest and by respecting the law and the dignity of others.  #ComicCon #summerstephan #sandiegoda #sandiego #humantraffickingawareness
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