Ron Freitas
District Attorney
  • Neighborhood Outreach in Honor of Fallen Officer Jimmy Inn

    May 14, 2021, 12:00 PM by User Not Found
    Stockton - The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office, in partnership with Bread of Life, performed neighborhood outreach to the block of La Cresta Way where Stockton Police Officer Jimmy Inn tragically lost his life this week.
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  • Agencies Make Arrest in Fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Card Case

    May 5, 2021, 12:00 PM by User Not Found
    Stockton - District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that Agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) have arrested the owner of the Old Corner Saloon in Clements on charges of selling fraudulent COVID -19 vaccination cards.
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  • Defendant Sentenced To 25 Years In Killing Of 16-Year Old

    May 4, 2021, 12:00 PM by User Not Found
    Stockton - District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announces that defendant Ronnie Coleman was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison by the Honorable Bernard J. Garber for the 2018 killing of a 16- year-old teenager.
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  • Consumer and Environmental Crimes Unit Files Lawsuit Against Big Lots Retail Store

    Apr 26, 2021, 12:00 PM by User Not Found
    Stockton - Today, District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that the Consumer and Environmental Crimes Unit settled a civil law enforcement action against Big Lots Stores, Inc., ("Big Lots"), in conjunction with Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig and San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson.
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  • Guilty Verdict in Vehicular Homicide Case

    Apr 23, 2021, 12:00 PM by User Not Found
    Stockton - Yesterday, defendant Mauricio Solorio Garcia was found guilty by a jury for second degree murder in the death of Perry Douglas Burden.
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  • COMMUNITY ALERT! Fentanyl Use on the Rise in San Joaquin County

    Apr 13, 2021, 12:00 PM by User Not Found
    Young people are the primary targets of fentanyl pill sales marketed as pain pills, or other pills to energize, such as Oxycodone, Percocet, Ritalin, and others.
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  • Deputy District Attorney and Councilmember Arriola Named to "40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40"

    Mar 26, 2021, 12:00 PM by User Not Found
    San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office Deputy District Attorney and Tracy City Councilmember Dan Arriola has been named among the "40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40" by the National LGBT Bar Association. Arriola is recognized along with eight other recipients from California, but he is the only 2021 award recipient from the California Central Valley.
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  • District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar Leads the Discussion For Crisis Response Unit Model In San Joaquin County

    Mar 25, 2021, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton, CA - This week, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Chairman Tom Patti and District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar visited Olympia, Washington to learn from and shadow the Olympia Police Department's Crisis Response Unit. District Attorney Verber Salazar is joined by Stockton Police Department Deputy Chief Eric Kane, Tracy Police Department Corporal Steve Blair, SJC Community Member Cindy Basso, and San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office Policy and Planning Director Kayce Rane.
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  • District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar Demands Inclusivity for Latinx Community With Cesar Chavez Day Holiday Recognition

    Mar 25, 2021, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    During Tuesday's San Joaquin County Board of Supervisor's meeting, District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar urged the Board of Supervisors to include Cesar Chavez Day as a recognized holiday for San Joaquin County. Cesar Chavez Day is a national and state commemorative holiday celebrating the life and work of civil rights activist Cesar Estrada Chavez, yet not included for the residents of San Joaquin County.
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  • Francisco Jimenez Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Overdose Case

    Mar 12, 2021, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton - District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that on Friday March 12, 2021, Francisco Jimenez, age 23, pled guilty to a manslaughter charge as a result of selling illegal drugs to a young man who subsequently overdosed and died. Mr. Jimenez was sentenced by the Honorable Ronald J. Northup to 4 years and 4 months in state prison.
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  • Anthony Arceo Committed to State Hospital as Sexually Violent Offender

    Mar 4, 2021, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton - District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that on Wednesday March 3, 2021, Anthony Arceo, age 57, was committed to Coalinga State Hospital as a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) by the Honorable Richard M. Mallett after a one-month long jury trial.
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  • David Khouny Pech Sentenced to LWOP for 2017 Homicide

    Mar 3, 2021, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton - District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that on Monday March 1, 2021, David Khouny Pech, age 22, was sentenced to Life Without the Possibility of Parole plus 57 years to life in the California Department of Corrections (CDCR) for the killing of Saroeun Keo, age 57, and the attempted murder of another surviving victim.
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  • Two Men Stockpiling Explosive Materials Plead Guilty

    Mar 2, 2021, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton - District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that defendants James Towles, age 51, and Russell Altheide, age 65, pled guilty yesterday before the Honorable Ronald Northup to the following charges :
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  • Arraignment of 41-year-old Cold Case Homicide

    Feb 19, 2021, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton - Today, District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that Emilio Baraza Valdez, age 75, was to be arraigned on an Information charging him with the 1979 murder of Joe Rocha, which occurred at Rocha's 120 Club in Escalon, California.
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  • Defendants Arraigned in Stockton Bombing

    Jan 15, 2021, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton - District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that defendants James Towles and Russel Altheide were arraigned January 14, 2021, on numerous felony charges including Possession of an Explosive Device, Possession of Substances with the Intent to Manufacture an Explosive Device, Intent to Ignite an Explosive Device for Harm, and more.
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  • James Bojko Named New Bureau of Investigations Chief

    Dec 9, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton - The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office is proud to announce the appointment of Lieutenant James Bojko to Chief Investigator of the Bureau of Investigations. "It is without a doubt that newly appointed Chief Bojko will do a superb job of leading this excellent team. We look forward to your tenure as Chief Investigator. Congratulations, James," said District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar.
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  • Arrests Made in Child Homicide Case

    Nov 23, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    On Monday, November 16, 2020, Tracy Police Department were dispatched to the 3800 block of West Grantline Road responding to a call of a child not breathing. Police and medical personnel responded and the 4-year-old child was transported to a local hospital via ambulance.
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  • Long Time Con Man Pleads Guilty to Numerous Counts of Fraud

    Nov 20, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton - District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that yesterday, Alejandro Cesar Martinez, age 46, pled guilty to numerous counts including Burglary, Insurance Fraud, Forgery, and more.
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  • Emiliano Canada-Vargas Bail Increased to $2 Million

    Nov 19, 2020, 12:00 PM by User Not Found
    Today, District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced that defendant Emiliano Canada-Vargas has been remanded into custody and bail increased to $2 million in light of new victims coming forward.
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  • Father in Child Abuse Case Arraigned on Murder Charges

    Nov 17, 2020, 00:00 AM by User Not Found
    Stockton - District Attorney Tori Verber Salazar announced Matthew Garcia, age 24, was scheduled to be arraigned today for the death of his 2-month-old son. He was not transported to court and a new arraignment date will be set. For a list of charges, view the complaint attached.
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