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One Safe Place South Celebrates One Year Serving the Community

October 16, 2026

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced the one-year anniversary of One Safe Place – The South County Family Justice Center, in National City today which has served 2,018 guests in its first year, one third of whom returned for additional services such as case management, housing connections, restraining order assistance, food, clothing and […]

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Borrego Springs Man Who Killed and Dismembered Own Mother Sentenced

October 15, 2026

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that a 44-year-old man who murdered his mother, cut off her hands and leg and then hid her body in his closet has been sentenced to 25 years-to-life in prison. Jacob P. Guevara, who was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury in September, was […]

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Meet Deputy DA Christopher Mancilla

October 12, 2026

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is highlighting employees whose experiences, backgrounds and dedication to public service help strengthen our office and the communities we serve. Born and raised in San Diego’s Shelltown neighborhood in Southeast San Diego, Deputy District Attorney Christopher Mancilla has built his career around […]

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Mother of Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi Delivers Powerful Victim Impact Statement

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Inside the Junior DA Academy: High School Students Experience the Justice System

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DA Child Abduction Unit Reunites Mother with Child Taken to Afghanistan

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See How the DA’s Office Helps Victims Recover Restitution

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Gabby Petito Foundation Brings Domestic Violence Prevention Training to One Safe Place

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DA Weekly News with DA Summer Stephan 02-26-26: Our Consumer Protection Division Gets Results!

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Congratulations to Deputy District Attorney Nereida “Nellie” Bowman on being sworn in as President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association! She made history as the first person to serve concurrently as President of both SDLRLA and the San Diego Deputy District Attorneys Association.The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office was proudly represented at the Association’s 19th Annual Gala on October 16, celebrating law students and the scholarship fund that helps support their legal education.Five DDAs serve on the Association’s board: Nellie Bowman, Agustin Peña, Ana DeSantiago, Fernando Rodriguez-Diaz and Alfredo Villegas. Their leadership reflects the diversity of our team, our connection to the communities we serve, and the respect our DDAs have earned in the legal community.Congratulations to Nellie and all those working to support the next generation of legal professionals!#SanDiegoDA #Leadership #LegalCommunity #DeputyDistrictAttorney ...

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Congratulations to Deputy District Attorney Nereid Congratulations to Deputy District Attorney Nereida “Nellie” Bowman on being sworn in as President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association! She made history as the first person to serve concurrently as President of both SDLRLA and the San Diego Deputy District Attorneys Association.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office was proudly represented at the Association’s 19th Annual Gala on October 16, celebrating law students and the scholarship fund that helps support their legal education.

Five DDAs serve on the Association’s board: Nellie Bowman, Agustin Peña, Ana DeSantiago, Fernando Rodriguez-Diaz and Alfredo Villegas. Their leadership reflects the diversity of our team, our connection to the communities we serve, and the respect our DDAs have earned in the legal community.

Congratulations to Nellie and all those working to support the next generation of legal professionals!

#SanDiegoDA #Leadership #LegalCommunity
A step toward strengthening public safety, account A step toward strengthening public safety, accountability and thoughtful judicial review.

The San Diego County District AttorneyDA Summer Stephan  joined Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel and community members to mark Governor Newsom’s signing of AB 1959, which closes a gap in California’s juvenile resentencing laws brought to light by the 2001 Santana High School shooting.

The new law allows prosecutors to request a transfer hearing in certain serious cases involving individuals who committed crimes at age 14 or 15, were originally convicted in adult court and later became eligible for resentencing in juvenile court.

Our justice system must recognize the potential for rehabilitation while ensuring victims, survivors and communities are considered in decisions involving the most serious acts of violence.

DA Summer Stephan testified in support of AB 1959, advocating for a process that allows courts to consider the full circumstances of these cases.

We thank Assemblymember Dr. Patel for her leadership and Governor Newsom for signing this legislation into law.

AB 1959 reinforces the importance of balancing rehabilitation, accountability and public safety. 

#AB1959 #PublicSafety #VictimAdvocacy #CaliforniaLaw #SanDiego
One Safe Place: The South County Family Justice Ce One Safe Place: The South County Family Justice Center in National City is celebrating one year of hope, healing, and justice for victims of crime. In just 12 months, the center has welcomed more than 2,000 guests and delivered over 11,000 essential services, from legal support and crisis intervention to therapy, housing connections, child services, and more.

With comprehensive, no cost resources all under one roof, One Safe Place South is helping families rebuild, feel safe, and move forward. If you or someone you know needs support, help is here. 

Learn more or get connected: OSPSanDiegoCounty.gov | 888-440-HOPE (4673)
Follow: @ospsandiegocounty 

#SummerStephan #SanDiegoDA #OneSafePlaceSouth #FamilyJusticeCenter #DomesticViolenceAwareness #HopeHealingJustice #VictimServices #SupportForSurvivors
Leona Guevara’s daughters bravely shared emotional Leona Guevara’s daughters bravely shared emotional victim impact statements at the sentencing hearing of their brother, honoring their mother’s memory and describing the profound loss caused by her brutal murder. 

Jacob P. Guevara, 44, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the first-degree murder of his mother, Leona Guevara, 63, in Borrego Springs. Leona’s body was dismembered and hidden in a closet.

Their words reflect the devastating and lasting impact of violent crime on families and the importance of giving victims’ loved ones a voice in the justice process.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to seeking justice for victims and holding those who commit violent crimes accountable.

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#VictimImpactStatements #JusticeForVictims #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan
One year of support, hope and healing! 💜 In this One year of support, hope and healing! 💜

In this week’s DA News, District Attorney @summerstephan highlights the one-year anniversary of One Safe Place: The South County Family Justice Center in National City.

By bringing agencies and service providers together under one roof, One Safe Place helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse and other forms of abuse access critical services and support in one safe location.

We remain committed to working together to protect survivors, connect families with resources and build safer communities throughout San Diego County.

Learn more at OSPSanDiegoCounty.gov and FOLLOW: @ospsandiegocounty.

#OneSafePlace #SanDiegoDA #VictimServices #CommunitySafety
Setting your own food truck on fire for an insuran Setting your own food truck on fire for an insurance payout is a crime, and so is staging car crashes for profit. We prosecuted both.

Economic fraud is sometimes called a “victimless crime,” but the reality is very different. Individuals, small business owners, workers, and the elderly can all be harmed by those who cut corners at others’ expense. That’s why our team at the San Diego District Attorney’s Office joined the California District Attorneys Association for the annual CDAA Fraud Conference, which brought together prosecutors from across the state to learn about the types of fraud affecting our communities.

San Diego prosecutors took part as both teachers and students, leading seminars and discussions while also learning from colleagues. DA Summer Stephan was delivered opening remarks and welcomed attendees to our beautiful city.

Fraud harms all of us, and our office will pursue justice and hold those responsible accountable. We have our community’s back. Learn more on SanDiegoDA.gov.

#FraudPrevention #ConsumerProtection #AutoInsuranceFraud #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan
In recognition of #HispanicHeritageMonth, the San In recognition of #HispanicHeritageMonth, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is highlighting employees whose experiences, backgrounds and dedication to public service help strengthen our office and the communities we serve.

Born and raised in San Diego’s Shelltown neighborhood in Southeast San Diego, Deputy District Attorney Christopher Mancilla has built his career around a commitment to serving and protecting the community he calls home. Before joining the District Attorney’s Office in 2017, he spent four and a half years as a staff attorney with the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, representing low-income clients in unlawful detainer cases.

Today, Christopher serves as a team leader in the Narcotics Division at the Hall of Justice and as the office’s Overdose Death Case Coordinator. In these roles, he supports and advises prosecutors, reviews case resolution offers, and works with local, state and federal partners to investigate and prosecute overdose death cases. His work reflects a commitment to accountability and to protecting families and neighborhoods from the devastating effects of drug-related crime.

“Growing up in a working-class neighborhood, I saw firsthand that the primary victims of crime and violence are the hardworking, everyday people living within those very neighborhoods. I’ve always felt a strong sense of duty to serve the public and a career in law enforcement provides me with the opportunity to protect the vulnerable people who remind me of my own family, neighbors, and friends.”

READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10537 

EN ESPAÑOL: https://danewscenter.com/?p=10544
San Diego County District Attorney @SummerStephan San Diego County District Attorney @SummerStephan discusses a major step toward justice in a decades‑old case and explains why timely testing of sexual assault kits is essential to protecting survivors and holding offenders accountable. This week’s DA Weekly News highlights how persistence, advanced DNA technology, and collaboration helped bring closure to a victim and her family after nearly 30 years.

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#SummerStephan
 #RapeKitTesting
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A San Diego County man has been sentenced for anim A San Diego County man has been sentenced for animal cruelty and neglect. 🐾

Nelson Andres Zepeda, who was convicted by a jury in August of six misdemeanor counts, was sentenced to probation, ordered to forfeit all seized animals to the Department of Animal Services, pay impoundment costs and victim restitution in an amount to be determined. He was also ordered to see a psychologist or psychiatrist and follow their recommendations, take an animal cruelty class, and is prohibited from having animals for five years.

Zepeda operated an unlicensed “holistic” animal care facility in Julian called Urban Feline. Investigators found animals suffering from untreated mange, severe infections, fractures and malnutrition. One dog, Roble, died while in Zepeda’s care, and his owner was never notified that Roble was ill or had died.

At the sentencing this week, Roble’s owner delivered an emotional victim impact statement, sharing the heartbreak of losing a beloved companion and the pain of not being told about his final days.

Following the investigation, eight animals were rescued, and most improved significantly after receiving proper veterinary care.

If you suspect an animal is being neglected or abused, please report it to your local animal services agency. Your call can save a life. 🐾

MORE INFO: https://danewscenter.com/news/man-illegally-operating-holistic-animal-care-facility-guilty-of-animal-cruelty/

EN ESPAÑOL: https://danewscenter.com/noticias/hombre-que-operaba-ilegalmente-un-centro-de-cuidado-integral-de-animales-es-declarado-culpable-de-crueldad-animal/?lang=es
 
#AnimalCruelty #AnimalWelfare #SanDiego #ReportAnimalAbuse #SanDiegoDA #SummerStephan
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