Today, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced defendant Anastasia Nycole Fuentes, 21, was arraigned on the following charges:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim, Arturo Padilla Jr.’s family during this tragic time,” said District Attorney Ron Freitas. “Victim-Witness Advocates will be readily available to the family as they navigate the criminal justice system and trial process.”
This is an ongoing investigation with the California- Highway Patrol. The defendant returns to San Joaquin County Superior Court for further arraignment and bail review on April 19 at 8:30AM before the Honorable Judge David Warner. A copy of the filed complaint can be found below: