Ron Freitas
District Attorney

News & Press Releases


  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    January 4, 2024

    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."

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  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    December 12, 2023

    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.

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  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    December 8, 2023

    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.

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  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    December 7, 2023

    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.

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  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    December 5, 2023

    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.

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  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    November 30, 2023

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

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  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    November 14, 2023

    This morning, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, and as part of its ongoing investigation into the Stockton Unified School District, executed a search warrant at a private residence and portions of the Stockton Unified School District Office. Further details will be provided as they develop.

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  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    November 1, 2023

    This week, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office Charged four individuals: Cesar Avalos Godinez, 52, Lucila Hernandez Gaytan, 46, Cesar Avalos Hernandez, 20, and Francisco Castro Hernandez, 24, with involvement in an organized retail crime ring.

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  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    October 13, 2023

    Allenray Castillano Calamba, 23, of Tracy, was recently convicted on two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances: multiple murders, lying in wait, and gun enhancements. He was also convicted of one count of attempted, willful, deliberate, and premeditated murder, also with gun enhancements.

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  • DA Press Release — District Attorney
    October 5, 2023

    Today, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office Charged Scott Sherman, 39, of Lodi, with one count of First-Degree Murder (PC 187) in the Tuesday morning murder of Felix Makinano, 53, also of Lodi.

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