Now Former Pinole Police Officer Charged With Unlawfully Recording Sexual Encounter
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Former Pinole Police Officer Anthony Vasquez (24-year-old resident of Hercules) was charged by the District Attorney’s Office with one felony and one misdemeanor for the unlawful video recording of Jane Doe while he was having sex with her. The alleged violations occurred while Vasquez was…
Cycling NFL Coach Struck, Killed By Inattentive Driver, Investigators Find; No Charges Expected
No charges will be filed against the 22-year-old Danville man whose car police say strayed into a San Ramon bike lane in July – striking and ultimately killing a respected NFL assistant coach out for an afternoon ride near his off-season home. San Ramon police told DanvilleSanRamon.com on Thursday that the county District Attorney’s Office…
Livermore Woman Pleads Guilty To DUI Murder Charge
Defendant faces 15 years to life in prison From the Office of the District Attorney, Alameda County: DUBLIN – Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley announced today that defendant Lauren Davis plead to two counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of two people — 16-year old Violet Campbell and 25-year old Alexys Garcia.…
The Price Of Beauty: Settlement Reached With Ulta For Hazardous Waste Violations
Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced today that the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, together with 33 other California District Attorneys and City Attorneys, have reached a settlement for violations of hazardous waste regulations with Ulta Beauty, Inc., Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc., Ulta, Inc., and Possibilities AB,…
Danville Executives Charged In Alleged Attempt To Defraud Tennessee Valley Authority
Prosecutors say the Danville company allegedly sought more than $300,000 in fraudulent incentive payments from TVA through software installation in Rutherford County Schools From the Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Middle District of Tennessee: NASHVILLE – A seven-count indictment unsealed Friday charged two Danville, California men with conspiracy to defraud the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)…
DA Becton Taps Arnold Threets For Chief Of Inspectors Post
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announces today Arnold Threets is the new permanent Chief of Inspectors for the District Attorney’s Office. Chief Threets previously served as the Acting Chief and Assistant Chief of Inspectors. Prior to joining the DA’s Office in 2019, Chief…
Richmond Man Gets 27 Years In Prison For 2018 Residential Robbery
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Last week, defendant Paul Simmons (Muscat) of Richmond was sentenced to 27 years in state prison by the Honorable John Cope for the first degree residential robbery of a female victim. On August 12, 2021, a Contra Costa County jury found Simmons guilty as charged…
Fritzky Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison Despite Plea for “Mercy”
Justice caught up with Francis Robert “Bob” Fritzky in U.S. District Court on Friday. The former Moraga resident and treasurer of the Moraga Community Foundation found himself looking at 18 months in federal prison – not quite the sentence the people he bilked out of more than $300,000 in 2018 and ’19 had wished for…
Contra Costa County DA’s Office Selected For Resentencing Pilot Program
Martinez, Calif. – Last Friday, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office was notified our office was selected to be a participant in the California County Resentencing Pilot Program. Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a budget bill which contained funding for the pilot program. The pilot program starts September 1 and consists of nine participating…
Former County Clerk-Recorder Joe Canciamilla Pled Guilty to 9 Counts
From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, Calif. – Yesterday, defendant Joe Canciamilla pled guilty to perjury and grand theft, totaling nine counts, for illegal activity tied to his multiple political campaign bank accounts. The District Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges against Canciamilla last year. Canciamilla previously served as the Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder and…