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Stockton, CA - District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today that Mister Lee, 27, of Stockton, has been found guilty following a violent robbery at Corona Liquor in January 2024, where he allegedly pistol-whipped a customer. Lee was not apprehended until a search of his residence in April uncovered multiple firearms, ammunition, magazines, brass knuckles with an attached switchblade, and several pounds of marijuana.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office, led by DA Ron Freitas, announces guilty verdicts in People v. Kenny Vincent Bird. Deputy DA Cameron Sheron prosecuted the case where the defendant, Kenny V. Bird, 34, of Stockton was convicted of Vehicular Manslaughter with Gross Negligence while Intoxicated and Hit and Run Causing Death.

Stockton resident John Johnson pleaded guilty to charges of grand theft under California Penal Code section 487. On September 8, at approximately 11:16 AM, Johnson was caught leaving Kohl's on Trinity Parkway with $398.46 worth of merchandise. In a bold move just under three hours later, he returned to the same location to steal an additional $904 in goods, leading to a combined theft of $1,302.46.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announces the conviction of Deangelo Webb for the first-degree murder of Brandi Hornsby and the child endangerment of her six-week-old son.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today the arraignment of Pamela Edwards. Edwards, a former court employee, has been charged with a misdemeanor related to the alleged unauthorized disclosure of confidential court documents.

Stockton, CA - San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today that Kevin Fountain, 28, of Stockton, was sentenced to 17 years in state prison by the Honorable Judge Soldati after violating his probation. Fountain, a repeat offender with two prior strike convictions, was held accountable thanks to the diligent work of law enforcement and the prosecution team.

Stockton, CA - Last week, in San Joaquin County Superior Court, Judge John Soldati sentenced defendant Bashir Zakria to 25 years to life in prison. Zakria pled guilty to violating Penal Code §368(b)(1) – Elder Abuse, admitting he inflicted great bodily injury on an 81-year-old victim, and to Penal Code §245(a)(1) for assaulting another inmate while in custody.

Stockton, CA – A San Joaquin County jury has convicted Antonio Hernandez, 59, on 35 counts of child sexual abuse.

STOCKTON – San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today that 38-year-old Leonardo Cabral has been charged with two felony counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, each with a hate crime enhancement, as well as one misdemeanor count of Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer. The charges stem from an unprovoked and violent attack targeting the victims based on their race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics.

Stockton, CA - 68-year-old Lawrence Parish of Fullerton, California, pled guilty in San Joaquin County to felony charges involving the sexual abuse of two minor victims over several decades. Parish will serve a sentence of 15 years to life in prison and is mandated to register as a lifetime sex offender.

Stockton, CA - On October 28, 2024, the Honorable Lance Jacot sentenced Christopher Lee Holland, 57, to life without the possibility of parole for the brutal murders of James and Mary Reiswig in 2020. A jury previously found Holland guilty on multiple counts, including two first-degree murder charges with special circumstances for multiple murders, robbery, and burglary.

Stockton, CA - San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today that Joseph A. Maldonado, 27, of Lodi, has been convicted by a jury for the murder of 23-year-old Miguel Ruiz in Stockton on March 29, 2016. Maldonado was found guilty of first-degree murder (PC 187), with special circumstances (PC 190.2(a)(17)) and firearm enhancements (PC 12022.53(d)), as well as robbery (PC 211) with a firearm enhancement (PC 12022.53(b)).

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, led by District Attorney Ron Freitas, expresses deep gratitude to the City of Mountain House for officially proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, underscores the widespread impact of domestic violence and the need for increased awareness and community support.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office has announced that a jury has found 34-year-old Leopoldo Coria of Tracy guilty of second-degree murder. The jury also found the gun enhancement allegation true under Penal Code section 12022.53(d). Coria now faces 40 years to life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for later this month.

Stockton, CA — San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced today that after 35 years, justice has been secured for Ching Jeung, a Stockton resident who was brutally murdered in 1989. Marco Antonio Berrelleza was convicted of first-degree murder with special circumstances for committing the murder during a burglary and attempted rape, bringing long-awaited closure to the victim’s family and the Stockton community.

STOCKTON - Samuel Alvarado Hernandez, 48, of Stockton, was sentenced to 12 years in state prison after pleading guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a child and lewd acts with a child under 14 years old. These convictions under California Penal Code Section 288.5 and Penal Code Section 288(a) are classified as Strikes under California’s Three Strikes Law. Hernandez will also be required to register as a sex offender for life under Penal Code Section 290.

Stockton - On September 23, 2024, Seth Shannon, 35, of Vacaville, was sentenced to 37 years to life in prison following his conviction for multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, assault with a firearm, and witness intimidation. The verdict followed a jury trial presided over by the Honorable Judge Smalling.

STOCKTON - On September 24, 2024, Francisco Menesses, 23, of Stockton, was convicted of first-degree murder and several related felony charges stemming from a violent 2018 home invasion in Lathrop that resulted in the death of Robert Archuleta. Menesses, who was 17 years old at the time of the crime, was initially charged as a juvenile. However, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas, who personally prosecuted the case at its onset, successfully argued for Menesses to be transferred to adult court.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas has announced the arraignment of Joshua Ridgeway, 35, and Ammareece Nimmo, 23, both of Stockton, on multiple felony charges related to organized retail theft. Both defendants appeared in court on September 16, 2024, for their involvement in a series of significant thefts targeting businesses in Stockton.