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Melissa Donaldson named board chair of the California Crime Victims Assistance Association December 11, 2024 RIVERSIDE – The director of the Riverside County DA’s Office Division of Victim Services has been elected board president of the California Crime Victims Assistance Association (CCVAA). With over 35 years of experience in social services and victim advocacy, Melissa Donaldson is a proven…
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PROP 36 - Understanding the New California Laws on Drug and Theft Offenses December 23, 2024 Proposition 36 - Understanding the New California Laws on Drug and Theft OffensesA new law significantly altering drug- and theft-related offenses in California is now in place. On December 18, 2024, Proposition 36, the "Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act," took effect. The initiative…
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The Spirit of Giving: A Tradition of Service at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office December 24, 2024 The Spirit of Giving: A Tradition of Service at the Riverside County District Attorney’s OfficeThroughout the year, our team goes beyond their professional roles, embracing opportunities to volunteer and give back to the communities we serve. Through programs like Shop with a Cop, the…
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DA’s Office Launches Second 'Good Neighbor' Classes to Empower the Latino Community January 7, 2025 INDIO – After a successful Spanish-speaking Citizen’s Academy in April of 2024, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is moving forward with the second "Good Neighbor" initiative.Being that 52% of the population in Riverside County identify as Hispanic and 34% report speaking Spanish at…
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DA’s Bureau of Investigation Establishes Hotline for Reporting Price Gouging January 15, 2025 RIVERSIDE – The DA’s Bureau of Investigation has set up a hotline number to report suspected price gouging during the state of emergency declared in the aftermath of the greater Los Angeles area fires, including the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires.Anyone who believes a person or business may be price…
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AutoNation Dealerships in California Ordered to Pay $650,000 to Settle Consumer Protection Lawsuit February 26, 2025 RIVERSIDE – Today, Feb. 26, 2025, District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced that a judge has ordered a network of automobile dealerships owned and operated as subsidiaries of AutoNation, Inc. to pay $650,000 to resolve a consumer protection action related to the sale of used…
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DA Mike Hestrin Announces the 2024 Justice Awards Recipients March 3, 2025 COUNTYWIDE – The Riverside County District Attorney's Office celebrated its annual awards banquet on Friday, February 28, 2025. The event honored staff members’ outstanding achievements and unwavering dedication to justice and service within the community."Each day, the dedicated professionals of the District Attorney's…
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Riverside County Child Exploitation Team Arrests Homeland Man on Child Sex Crime Charges March 27, 2025 RIVERSIDE – A Homeland man has been arrested and charged following an investigation by the Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET).David Robledo Jr., DOB: 4-23-88, was arrested on March 20, 2025, after RCCET investigators served a search warrant at his residence in the 27000 block of…
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Community Gathers to Honor Victims During National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 15, 2025 RIVERSIDE – District Attorney’s Office Hosts Candlelight Vigils to Honor Victims and Support Survivors.This year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week carried a powerful message of reflection and resilience under the theme “Lighting the Path Toward Healing.” Across Riverside County, the glow of…
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Guest blog: Coping with Trauma During the Holidays November 18, 2022 Guest blog: Coping with Trauma During the Holidays For many of us, the approaching holidays stir feelings of happiness and joy. The weeks leading up to holiday celebrations are filled with phone calls, planning, and excitement about family gatherings, sharing meals, and exchanging laughter and gifts. But for those in our…
