Four-Legged Heroes Help Out in Court
Sep. 18, 2017 | 4:18 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Court dogs and their handlers play an important role in our criminal justice system. See how they help some of the most vulnerable victims.
Tag: district attorney
Opiates: A Fatal Epidemic in San Diego County
Aug. 10, 2017 | 11:49 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Prescription drug abuse has become an epidemic in San Diego. Statistics from the County Medical Examiner’s Office show a significant rise in fatal heroin and other opiate drug cases in recent years.
DA Looking for Owners of Stolen Items
Jul. 13, 2017 | 1:32 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is looking for the owners of hundreds of stolen items. The unique property was impounded by law enforcement in connection to a burglary series throughout San Diego County in late 2015 and 2016.
Board Appoints Summer Stephan Interim District Attorney
Jun. 20, 2017 | 6:20 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to appoint current Chief Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan as interim District Attorney. She will replace District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis when she retires July 7.
Board of Supervisors Approves Hiring Process for District Attorney Opening
May 2, 2017 | 10:23 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County Board of Supervisors approved the process to fill the District Attorney vacancy at its meeting today. Current DA Bonnie Dumanis recently announced her retirement, which is effective July 7. The job is an elected post, but since Dumanis is retiring before her term would have ended in January 2019, the Board of Supervisors […]
Safely Dispose of Unwanted Prescription Drugs
Apr. 26, 2017 | 11:24 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
By not promptly and properly disposing of unwanted and expired prescription medications in your home, you are taking a chance that they could be stolen or abused, by either a family member or visitors. You can turn them in to be safely destroyed at over 40 locations on Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday […]
GALLERY: Law Enforcement Makes Beary Special Delivery to Children’s Hospital
Dec. 6, 2016 | 2:40 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Local law enforcement officers converged on Rady Children’s Hospital Tuesday morning to take part in a special operation: the delivery of thousands of donated stuffed bears to patients.