News & Press Releases

Today, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced a jury found defendant Rangel Gumesindi Hernandez, 36, guilty of murder and attempted robbery.

The District Attorney’s Office has received all the applicable files from the Lodi Police Department in regard to the case of Enzo, the 2 year old Husky.

Today, with the support of San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas, Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua introduced AB 701 to combat organized crime operations trafficking fentanyl into our communities.

Today, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced former Lodi City Council Member Shakir Khan was arraigned on fourteen felony counts involving election fraud.

Today, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced a jury found defendant Robert Somerville, 68, guilty of murder in the shooting death of Stockton Fire Department Captain Vidal “Max” Fortuna.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced charges against San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officer Brandon Wolff.

Today, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced a jury found defendant Alejandro Duran Mercado, 25, guilty of murder in the second degree.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office has been notified of the incident involving Lodi Police Department personnel and a 2-year old Husky. Lodi Police Department is conducting an internal review of the incident.

Today, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors recognized the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, Stockton Police Department, and the American Red Cross for their combined efforts in hosting the “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas is proud to announce thirteen participants completed the Project Navigate Constructive Change program and two completed the Project Navigate Constructive Change- Restorative Justice program. These fifteen individuals were recognized during the Quarterly Graduation ceremony at the San Joaquin County Superior Courthouse.