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Walnut Creek Assisted Living Facility Worker Charged in Death of Resident
Martinez, Calif. – An assisted living worker at Atria Walnut Creek has been charged with a felony complaint in the death of a 94-year-old resident on August 31, 2022. Read more... -
Man Convicted of Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Martinez, Calif. – On January 19th, 2023, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office prevailed in convicting 40-year-old Julian Chenychen on multiple counts related to the sexual abuse of a minor. Read more... -
Guilty Verdict in Retrial of Pittsburg Man’s Shooting Death of Wife
Martinez, Calif. – Today, 62-year-old Kevin Jerome Easter has been found guilty of first degree murder. The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office retried the case after the original conviction was overturned on appeal in 2019. Read more...
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District Attorney Welcome
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Welcome to the District Attorney Office’s website and thank you for visiting. I want to underscore that our Office is here to serve you. We are all committed to protecting the public’s safety and providing assistance to those harmed by violence. We continue to find ways to modernize our Office as we focus on the community’s needs to ensure Contra Costa County remains a safe and welcoming place to live and work.
Regards,
Diana Becton, District Attorney