Oct 30, 2024, 09:32 AM by User Not Found

68-year-old Lawrence Parish of Fullerton, California, pled guilty in San Joaquin County to felony charges involving the sexual abuse of two minor victims over several decades. Parish will serve a sentence of 15 years to life in prison and is mandated to register as a lifetime sex offender.

Oct 29, 2024, 09:08 AM by User Not Found

On October 28, 2024, the Honorable Lance Jacot sentenced Christopher Lee Holland, 57, to life without the possibility of parole for the brutal murders of James and Mary Reiswig in 2020. A jury previously found Holland guilty on multiple counts, including two first-degree murder charges with special circumstances for multiple murders, robbery, and burglary.

Oct 22, 2024, 16:00 PM by User Not Found

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today that Joseph A. Maldonado, 27, of Lodi, has been convicted by a jury for the murder of 23-year-old Miguel Ruiz in Stockton on March 29, 2016. Maldonado was found guilty of first-degree murder (PC 187), with special circumstances (PC 190.2(a)(17)) and firearm enhancements (PC 12022.53(d)), as well as robbery (PC 211) with a firearm enhancement (PC 12022.53(b)).

Oct 10, 2024, 10:03 AM by User Not Found

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, led by District Attorney Ron Freitas, expresses deep gratitude to the City of Mountain House for officially proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, underscores the widespread impact of domestic violence and the need for increased awareness and community support.

Oct 7, 2024, 15:42 PM by User Not Found

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office has announced that a jury has found 34-year-old Leopoldo Coria of Tracy guilty of second-degree murder. The jury also found the gun enhancement allegation true under Penal Code section 12022.53(d). Coria now faces 40 years to life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for later this month.

Oct 3, 2024, 09:52 AM by User Not Found

Stockton, CA — San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today that after 35 years, justice has been secured for Ching Jeung, a Stockton resident who was brutally murdered in 1989. Marco Antonio Berrelleza was convicted of first-degree murder with special circumstances for committing the murder during a burglary and attempted rape, bringing long-awaited closure to the victim’s family and the Stockton community.

Sep 26, 2024, 09:45 AM by User Not Found

Samuel Alvarado Hernandez, 48, of Stockton, was sentenced to 12 years in state prison after pleading guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a child and lewd acts with a child under 14 years old. These convictions under California Penal Code Section 288.5 and Penal Code Section 288(a) are classified as Strikes under California’s Three Strikes Law. Hernandez will also be required to register as a sex offender for life under Penal Code Section 290.

Sep 25, 2024, 16:10 PM by User Not Found

On September 24, 2024, Francisco Menesses, 23, of Stockton, was convicted of first-degree murder and several related felony charges stemming from a violent 2018 home invasion in Lathrop that resulted in the death of Robert Archuleta. Menesses, who was 17 years old at the time of the crime, was initially charged as a juvenile. However, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas, who personally prosecuted the case at its onset, successfully argued for Menesses to be transferred to adult court.

Sep 25, 2024, 13:55 PM by User Not Found

On September 23, 2024, Seth Shannon, 35, of Vacaville, was sentenced to 37 years to life in prison following his conviction for multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, assault with a firearm, and witness intimidation. The verdict followed a jury trial presided over by the Honorable Judge Smalling.

Sep 23, 2024, 10:22 AM by User Not Found

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas has announced the arraignment of Joshua Ridgeway, 35, and Ammareece Nimmo, 23, both of Stockton, on multiple felony charges related to organized retail theft. Both defendants appeared in court on September 16, 2024, for their involvement in a series of significant thefts targeting businesses in Stockton.

Sep 20, 2024, 10:10 AM by User Not Found

District Attorney Ron Freitas and The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office are pleased to announce that justice has been served for the family of James and Mary Reiswig, who were tragically murdered in their home on December 16, 2020. A jury has found the defendant guilty of multiple counts, including the first-degree murders of James and Mary Reiswig.

Sep 19, 2024, 09:15 AM by User Not Found

On September 17, 2024, Andria Hill, 42, of Stockton, was arraigned on seven misdemeanor cases involving petty theft of merchandise from various retail locations throughout Stockton. The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office brought forth multiple charges, all stemming from incidents across several months:

Sep 17, 2024, 15:52 PM by User Not Found

Stockton, CA– Today, District Attorney Ron Freitas announced the arraignment of Steven Guerrero Jr., 25, of Stockton, who is charged with the murders of Joe Pena, Kim Huynh, and Alfred Nguyen in their Stockton home on June 8, 2024. Guerrero faces three counts of murder, each with multiple Special Circumstance allegations, including multiple murders, lying in wait, and committing murder during the commission of a burglary. Additionally, the charges include allegations of using a firearm and being a felon in illegal possession of a firearm.

Sep 10, 2024, 16:14 PM by User Not Found

District Attorney Ron Freitas, and the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, announce that on September 9, 2024, Mikal Hall pled no contest to charges including possession of over one kilogram of methamphetamine for sale, possession of fentanyl for sale, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Sep 10, 2024, 14:25 PM by User Not Found

Following the State of California’s Emergency Regulations regarding the sale of intoxicating hemp products, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office has launched an awareness campaign addressing the sale of unlicensed cannabis products from smoke shops, unlicensed dealers, and black-market sources.

Sep 6, 2024, 15:44 PM by User Not Found

Billy Williams and Takiesha Williams were sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the murder of their seven-year-old daughter, Billie Williams. The pair pled guilty to second-degree murder (PC 187) after a harrowing investigation revealed that they repeatedly abused Billie, inflicting fatal injuries over several months.

Sep 4, 2024, 08:43 AM by User Not Found

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office and DA Ron Freitas, announce that Laonard Alexander, a 45-year-old Stockton resident, has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Tyrique Harris outside Golden 1 Credit Union on Pacific Avenue. Alexander was also found guilty of a firearm enhancement under Penal Code 12022.53(d), which significantly increases his potential sentence.

Aug 27, 2024, 09:12 AM by User Not Found

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announces that John F. Sandoval, 63, of Stockton, was sentenced to 25 years to life by Judge Lauren Thomasson for a series of violent crimes.

Aug 21, 2024, 10:35 AM by User Not Found

The San Joaquin County District Attorney's office charged 10 individuals, all from Stockton, with multiple gun, automatic weapon, and gang charges stemming from a multiagency crackdown on the alleged members of the "Tiny Raskal Gang".

Aug 12, 2024, 09:25 AM by User Not Found

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announces the conviction of Michael Ramirez, 34, of Stockton, for the August 14, 2020, murder of Belen Jimenez. A jury found Ramirez guilty of second-degree murder, along with an enhancement for using a firearm in the commission of the murder. Additionally, Ramirez was convicted of felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and misdemeanor contempt of court for violating a criminal protective order.