News & Press Releases

San Joaquin District Attorney Ron Freitas is pleased to announce that the Honorable Gus Barrera, sentenced Ariel Baez, 62, of Manteca, to 24 years in state prison. Baez, who entered pleas on October 9, 2023, to two counts of Felony PC 261(a)(2), Rape by Force, both deemed strikes under California’s Three Strikes Law, has waived all credit earned since his incarceration in January 2023. Additionally, Baez is mandated to register as a sex offender for life under PC 290, accompanied by standard orders.

Antonee Haines, 41, of Tracy, has been formally charged with PC 187 (a) -Murder in the Second Degree. Haines was apprehended at the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin - Manteca Branch on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The arrest follows a comprehensive investigation into the Fentanyl overdose death of Travis Gassaway in May of 2023.

The San Joaquin Board of Supervisors is set to consider District Attorney Ron Freitas’ recommendation to designate January 1, 2024, through January 31, 2024, as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. The proclamation aims to address the alarming rise in human trafficking incidents, as highlighted in the October 2023 United States Department of Justice report.

District Attorney Ron Freitas is pleased to announce that Shakir Khan, who faced 77 criminal counts, including election fraud and money laundering, pleaded no contest to all charges today. The dedicated efforts of law enforcement and the judicial system have resulted in a decisive outcome for justice. District Attorney Ron Freitas emphasized the gravity of this case, stating, "Let today's guilty plea send a message loud and clear, especially as we enter 2024, ANY attempt to alter or undermine our electoral process and our democratic institutions in San Joaquin County will be dealt with immediately and with the fullest extent of the law."

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced defendant Sergio Torres was found guilty of charges relating to the June 2022 homicide of his wife, Sonia Suarez.

San Joaquin District Attorney Ron Freitas announces a successful conviction in the 7-11 robbery case. The defendant, Tyrone Frazier, 42, of Stockton, entered a plea for a completed robbery under PC 211 2nd, receiving the upper term of three years. Additionally, he admitted to a prior strike, doubling the sentence to 6 years. Restitution has been reserved, and all other standard terms have been applied to ensure justice is served.

Stockton- San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announces a significant victory against the abhorrent crime of human trafficking with the successful sentencing of Jerry Reynolds, 43, of Stockton. The decision, rendered by The Honorable John Soldati handed Reynolds a 14-year state prison term and a lifelong requirement to register as a sex offender.

San Joaquin County District Attorney, Ron Freitas secured a resounding victory with the sentencing of Allenray Calambra. The Honorable Patrick Smalling sentenced Calamba to two consecutive terms of life without the possibility of parole for the murders of Valeria and Jesus Garcia-Cruz.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced defendant Alejandro Aguirre, 26, of Stockton was arraigned and officially charged with the following