Setting your own food truck on fire for an insurance payout is a crime, and so is staging car crashes for profit. We prosecuted both.
We attended the CDAA Fraud Conference to learn how to better protect our community.
@summerstephan.bsky.social
#FraudPrevention #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan

Este #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana, conoce al Fiscal Auxiliar Christopher Mancilla, cuyas raíces en el sureste de San Diego inspiran su compromiso con la protección de las familias y comunidades. Su historia refleja trabajo arduo, resiliencia y servicio: danewscenter.com?p=10544

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, meet Deputy DA Christopher Mancilla, whose roots in Southeast San Diego inspire his commitment to protecting families and communities. His story reflects hard work, resilience and service. Read his story: danewscenter.com?p=10537

A man who operated an unlicensed animal care facility in Julian has been sentenced for #AnimalCruelty and neglect.
🐾 Roble, a dog who died in his care, was remembered in an emotional victim impact statement by his grieving owner at the sentencing: youtube.com/shorts/qrXch...

At Amazing Grace’s “Voices of Hope” event, DA
@summerstephan.bsky.social joined community and faith leaders to address substance use, overdose, and stigma. We’ve seen powerful signs of hope with a nearly 50% drop in overdose deaths in the Black community since 2023.
youtube.com/shorts/Z8ibm...

Justicia, casi 30 años después.
Michael D. Graham fue sentenciado a 60 años a cadena perpetua por la agresión sexual de una niña de 6 años en University City en 1996.
Una coincidencia de ADN en CODIS ayudó a los investigadores a identificarlo:
danewscenter.com?p=10514

Justice, nearly 30 years later.

Michael D. Graham was sentenced to 60-years-to-life for the 1996 sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl in University City.

A CODIS DNA match helped investigators identify him and bring him to justice.

Read more: danewscenter.com?p=10508

Hombre es Acusado de Cometer Delito de Odio por Vandalismo en San Carlos danewscenter.com?p=10496

Tagger Charged with Hate Crime for San Carlos Vandalism danewscenter.com?p=10492

If you or someone you know is being abused by a current or former partner, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) for confidential support and assistance planning for safety. You can also visit OSPSanDiegoCounty.gov for more local resources and help.

In this week’s DA News, DA @summerstephan.bsky.social highlights #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth and the serious impact intimate partner violence has on families across our county.
WATCH: youtu.be/iOhAweCC0Vc

Victim support resources are available at SanDiegoDA.gov under the Helping Victims tab.

#VictimSupport #ViolencePrevention #CommunitySafety
#SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan

On #NationalDayOfRemembranceForMurderVictims, we remember Tori and her baby son, Dean, whose lives were taken by a now convicted murderer. Their story is one of many. We stand with victims’ families, seek justice and keep their loved ones’ memories alive. Let us remember.

Scammers are getting more sophisticated.
DA @summerstephan.bsky.social shares 5 things you should know to spot scams, protect your personal information and avoid becoming a victim. Watch and share these tips!
youtu.be/jza37NrYlw4

I was honored to join the Sparkles Foundation Children Benefit Fashion Show to raise awareness about human trafficking and the importance of protecting children from exploitation. Together, we can help keep our children safe: youtube.com/shorts/j6cOa...

#HumanTraffickingAwareness

Este Mes de la #HerenciaHispana, destacamos a Rebecca Gomez, Gerente de Servicios de Apoyo Legal en nuestra División de South Bay, y la conexión de su familia con el Incidente de Lemon Grove de 1931. Conoce su historia: danewscenter.com?p=10475

For #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re highlighting Rebecca Gomez, Legal Support Manager at our South Bay Branch, and her family’s powerful connection to the Lemon Grove Incident of 1931. Her story reflects family, courage and a commitment to community: danewscenter.com?p=10470

Why does testing sexual assault kits matter? DA @summerstephan.bsky.social revisits San Diego County’s work to eliminate the backlog. By 2022, approximately 2,030 previously backlogged kits had been tested.

🎥Watch: youtu.be/dqK2pfIZ1BA

EN ESPAÑOL:
Para el Mes de la #HerenciaHispana, destacamos al Investigador Principal de la Fiscalía de Distrito Felix Salazar y su trayectoria. Su historia refleja un compromiso de toda la vida con la familia, el servicio y la comunidad: danewscenter.com?p=10464