http://rivcoda.org/elder-abuse-unit
Elder Abuse Unit Along with the pleasures of growing older and having more leisure time, senior citizens are also vulnerable to certain crimes. Some criminals prey on seniors, who often have more assets, are more willing to trust others, and may be vulnerable because of loneliness or diminishing physical or mental facilities. Criminals may attempt to exploit that trust, steal a senior’s money, or…
http://rivcoda.org/bureau-history
Bureau History Image The Bureau of Investigation traces its roots to 1947, when newly elected District Attorney William Mackey hired two investigators to help prepare cases prosecuted in his office. Before that, when law enforcement agencies brought cases for prosecution they also handled the investigation of those cases.These first two investigators were Archie Vandervallen, who had been a…
http://rivcoda.org/real-estate-fraud-unit
Real Estate Fraud Unit The dream of home ownership remains one of the most important goals for many citizens in Riverside. Owning one's home or business is a source of pride and security, and provides an opportunity for financial growth.Unfortunately, real estate fraud scams can steal these dreams with a single forged signature or get-rich-quick scheme. This type of crime can have a serious…
http://rivcoda.org/scam-alert
Scam Alert! DA's Office Warns of Kidnap/Ransom Scam DA's Office Warns of Rental Listing Scams Residents Warned of Jury Duty Service Scam Beware the Grandparent Scam Avoid Scams Consumer Information DA’S OFFICE WARNS OF KIDNAP/RANSOM SCAM Our office and our Bureau of Investigation want to warn residents of a frightening scam that has happened in the Coachella Valley - but could happen anywhere.…
https://rivcoda.org/consumer-fraud-unit
Consumer Fraud Unit The Consumer Fraud Unit files and prosecutes cases civilly and/or criminally. The cases may involve unfair or unlawful business practices, and tactics such as false advertising, price-fixing, and deceptive sales pitches hurt many people – both consumers and legitimate businesses alike.The District Attorney’s Consumer Fraud Unit investigates and prosecutes unfair or dishonest…
http://rivcoda.org/news/fugitive_apprehended
After More Than a Year At Large, Fugitive Wanted for the Attempted Murder of a Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy is Apprehended October 10, 2025 RIVERSIDE – A fugitive wanted in connection with the attempted murder of a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy earlier this year has been apprehended in Mexico and returned to Riverside County to face charges filed by the Riverside County District Attorney…
http://rivcoda.org/news/guest-blog-deputy-da-maureen-dumouchel-provides-important-information-about-elder-abuse
Guest blog: Deputy DA Maureen DuMouchel provides important information about elder abuse June 15, 2022 Guest blog: Deputy DA Maureen DuMouchel provides important information about elder abuseIssues Facing Elderly AdultsElder abuse can occur in many different situations. Some elder abuse cases are random and occur at the hands of strangers such as a random violent attack outside a grocery store,…
http://rivcoda.org/news/da-mike-hestrin-announces-2020-pride-award-recipients
DA Mike Hestrin announces 2020 PRIDE Award recipients May 19, 2021 RIVERSIDE –Each year, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office recognizes the outstanding work done by its employees with its annual PRIDE Awards. PRIDE, the Program Rewarding Incentive of District attorney Employees, honors attorney and non-attorney staff for demonstrating extraordinary responsibility, professional…
http://rivcoda.org/news/fugitive-sought-cathedral-city-murder-found-mexico
FUGITIVE SOUGHT IN CATHEDRAL CITY MURDER FOUND IN MEXICO March 11, 2020 AND HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO RIVERSIDE COUNTY INDIO – A Coachella man, who is the third defendant in a 2018 murder in Cathedral City, has been located in Mexico and returned to Riverside County for a scheduled arraignment today, March 11, 2020. Guillermo Cintora Gomez, DOB: 8-23-95, fled to Mexico after the murder and was…
http://rivcoda.org/desestimacion-de-casos-en-el-condado-de-riverside
Desestimación de casos en el condado de Riverside Por favor, vea y comparta este importante mensaje del Fiscal de Distrito Mike Hestrin en relación a la crisis sucediendo en nuestros tribunales en relación a los despidos masivos de casos penales debido a COVID-19. Después de los cierres forzosos de COVID-19, tenemos actualmente un retraso de casi 2,800 casos penales. La semana pasada, los jueces…
