http://rivcoda.org/fighting_fentanyl
Prosecuting Fentanyl-related Homicide Related Cases Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is committed to prosecuting fentanyl-related homicide cases. In 2023, we achieved a guilty verdict in the state's first fentanyl-related homicide jury trial, resulting in a 15-year-to-life sentence. This landmark trial not only set legal precedent but also reaffirmed our unwavering dedication to…
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Task Forces and Specialized Units Apply Now Senior DA Investigators Image Senior DA Investigators (DAI) are granted full peace officer powers pursuant to Section 830.1(a) of the California Penal Code. Essentially this means DAIs have the full powers of arrest like a police officer or deputy sheriff, in addition to having the power of subpoena and to enforce child custody orders from Family Court.…
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Special Prosecutions Region Unscrupulous business practices erode consumer trust and create unfair competition for legitimate businesses. Environmental crimes poison our most valuable natural resources and endanger the community. Crimes committed by elected officials or others operating within the public trust violate individual rights and undermine the very foundation of our democracy. Schemes…
http://rivcoda.org/victims-rights-week
Victims' Rights Week VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK A Candle Lit For You I've never seen an angel With such beautiful wings I lived and loved for you Above all things You have blessed my life In every way, I suffer this loss Through each day Now I hold this candle In remembrance of you Though it is hard to handle It will forever burn for you Through my tears And through my pain I will face my fears…
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NEWS RELEASES June 18, 2026 Charges Filed Against RSO Deputy In Fatal On-Duty Collision June 8, 2026 Kroger Settles California Lawsuit Over Misleading Calorie Labels June 3, 2026 Loma Linda University Health to Pay $7.5 Million Over Improper Disposal of Waste and Patient Information May 29, 2026 Rebecca Haro Pleads Guilty To the Death of Her Infant Son May 26, 2026 Investigators Seek Public's…
http://rivcoda.org/meet-the-da
Meet the DA Michael A. Hestrin was elected as Riverside County District Attorney in June 2014 and sworn in to serve in this capacity on January 5, 2015. He was re-elected to a third term in 2022 and continues to hold the position of Riverside County District Attorney.Born in the Coachella Valley, Hestrin graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson in 1993, earning a bachelor’s degree in…
http://rivcoda.org/about-bureau-investigation
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Join the Team Bureau Mission Statement The Bureau of Investigation supports the prosecutorial and law enforcement endeavors of the District Attorney. We are committed to protecting victims and their rights, while finding the truth and upholding justice through innovation and investigative excellence. Natasha CrawfordRiverside County Chief of Bureau of InvestigationNatasha…
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http://rivcoda.org/office/prosecution-units
Prosecution Units Prosecution Units Because specific crimes require specific prosecution skills, we are organized in separate sections including: Homicide Unit The members of the Homicide Unit are some of the most experienced attorneys, investigators, investigative technicians, paralegals, and clerical in the office. In addition to trying all types of murder cases from baby deaths to gang-related…
