News & Press Releases

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.

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".

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.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office and District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today that defendant Shiva Sharma, 21, of Tracy, has pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted kidnapping of children under 14 for lewd and lascivious acts, a violation of California Penal Code Section 664/207(b).

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, led by District Attorney Ron Freitas, announces that Derek Young, 42, of Ceres, has pled guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault involving minors and an adult. Young’s plea was entered today, with sentencing scheduled for September 20, 2024, at 8:30 AM in Department 8C.

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announces sentencing in child molestation case

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announces today’s arraignment of 47-year-old Maurice Cosby Smith of Stockton at the San Joaquin County Courthouse.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced defendant Jose Carmen Cardona, 59, of Stockton was arraigned and officially charged on July 15, 2024.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney, Ron Freitas is pleased to announce that yesterday, the manhunt was successful with the apprehension of Cardona in Modesto.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office is proud to announce the successful completion of the Youth Leadership Academy Class of 2024. This unique program, the only one of its kind run by a district attorney's office, was established to provide young individuals in San Joaquin County with opportunities for personal development, leadership skills, and public engagement through various presentations and activities.