Ron Freitas
District Attorney
RON FREITAS District Attorney, San Joaquin County
Protecting Our Community Since 1850 222 E. Weber Avenue, Room 101, Stockton, CA
P. O. Box 990, Stockton, CA 95201
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News from the Office of District Attorney Ronald J. Freitas
For Immediate Release
April 11, 2023
CONTACT: Elisa Bubak, Public Information Officer
T: (209) 468-2400 | E: elisa.bubak@sjcda.org

Defendant Arraigned on Vehicular Manslaughter, DUI Charges

Today, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced defendant Anastasia Nycole Fuentes, 21, was arraigned on the following charges:

  • PC 191.5(A)- Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while Intoxicated
  • PC 192(C)(1)- Vehicular Manslaughter with Gross Negligence
  • VC 20001(A)- Hit and Run Resulting in Injury/Death
  • VC 23153(A)- DUI, Causing Bodily Injury
  • VC 23153(B) DUI .08 Alcohol, Causing Bodily Injury

“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: