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Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez Pleads Guilty to Conflict-of-Interest Charge March 24, 2026
INDIO – Today, Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez has pled guilty to one felony count of violating Government Code section 1090, a conflict-of-interest law prohibiting public officials from participating in government contracts in which they have a financial…
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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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VICTIM’S RIGHTS WEEK ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT VIGIL APRIL 21 AND APRIL 23 Join us in ‘Carrying Shadows, Choosing Light’. The Memorial Wall unveiling will take place at the…
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CHAPTER 6 - INNOVATION Image S.T.O.R.I.E.S. Conference Panelist HighlightsS.T.O.R.I.E.S. (Stories Told or Read in Empowering Spaces) is an initiative of our office's Division of Victim Services. Its mission is to raise awareness through storytelling shared by victims and survivors, while creating a safe and supportive space to express their experiences through speaking oppor-tunities, writing,…
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CHAPTER 5 - FAIRNESS Image Justice No More: Parole Hearing Nightmares & the Forgotten Victims of Crime - Episode 1A victim’s fight for closure and healing doesn’t end at the sentencing hearing. The focus often shifts from convicting their perpetrator to keeping them in prison. We present the first video in the multi-episode series “Justice No More: Parole Hearing Nightmares and the Forgotten…
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CHAPTER 7 - PARTNERSHIP Image Special Prosecutions Region Cybercrimes TrainingThe Special Prosecutions Region (SPR) Cybercrimes team recently provided training to law enforcement investigators from across Riverside County, focused on laws related to major fraud and sharing best practices for conducting complex investigations.These trainings are essential in empowering local agencies with the…
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Several California DAs Call On Legislature to Fix the Mental Health Diversion Law With AB 46 March 12, 2026
RIVERSIDE – The Riverside District Attorney’s Office is joining the California District Attorneys Association in their statewide call for the California Legislature to pass common sense mental health diversion (MHD) legislation, Assembly Bill 46.…
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CHAPTER 3 - QUALITY Image HR & Training Unit Job & Resource FairOur team has been actively engaging with the Riverside County community, sharing information about open recruitments, externships, and internships within our office. Email us at [email protected] to learn more about how you can take part in these exciting opportunities! Image California Baptist University Job FairLegal…
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CHAPTER 1 - INTEGRITY People v. Adam SlaterAdam Slater of Palm Desert was convicted of the brutal 2020 murder of his one-year-old daughter, Madalyn. The tragedy began when he stabbed his pregnant estranged wife during a custody exchange, kidnapped Madalyn, stabbed a bystander, and then threw the child off a Highway 74 cliff. Prosecutor Samantha Paxiao called the verdict long overdue, emphasizing…
