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News Release: Contra Costa County DA’s Office Selected for Resentencing Pilot Program

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Contra Costa County DA’s Office Selected for Resentencing Pilot Program

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News Release: Former Clerk-Recorder Joe Canciamilla Pled Guilty to 9 Counts

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

            Martinez, Calif. – Yesterday,...

News Release: Human Trafficking Task Force Announces Results of 2 Operations

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Human Trafficking Task Force Announces Results of Two Operations Focused on Alleged Traffickers

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News Release: Pittsburg Woman Found Guilty of Multiple Counts for 2019 Fatal Crash

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Pittsburg Woman Found Guilty of Multiple Counts for 2019 Fatal Crash

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News Release: DA’s Office with 3 Counties Finalizes Settlement with MoviePass Affiliated Executives

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Martinez, Calif. – On May 20, the Contra Costa County District Attorney&rs...

News Release: Pittsburg Man Found Guilty for 2021 Shooting

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Pittsburg Man Found Guilty for 2021 Shooting

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News Release: OIS Public Report Release -- WCPD Officers Shooting of Resident Deemed Legal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—May 7, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

District Attorney OIS Public Report: Walnut Creek Police Officers Shooting of Resident Deemed Legal 

Martinez, ...

News Release: First Resentencing Occurs under AB 2942 in Contra Costa County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—May 3, 2021

Contacts: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Brandon Banks, Public Defender’s Office

Brandon.Banks@pd.cccounty.us

Christina Svenson, For the People

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News Release: DA's Office Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 18-24

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Crime Victims&am...

News Release: DA’s Office Files Multiple Felonies Against Danville Police Officer Andrew Hall

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA’s Office Files Multiple Felonies Against Danville Police Officer Andrew Hall

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News Release: Concord Man Pleads Guilty for Trying to Chat with “14-Year-Old Boy”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—April 19, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Concord Man Pleads Guilty for Trying to Chat with “14-Year-Old Boy”

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News Release: Clayton Resident Pleads Guilty to Online Child Exploitation Offense

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Clayton Resident Pleads Guilty to Online Child Exploitation Offense 

Martinez, Calif. –Today, 41...

News Release: Private Security Guards Charged with Battery & Illegal Possession of Tear Gas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—April 9, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Private Security Guards Charged with Battery & Illegal Possession of Tear Gas

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News Release: Man Convicted for 2016 Domestic Violence Murder of Partner

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Man Convicted for 2016 Domestic Violence Murder of Partner

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News Release: Man Sentenced to 36 Years in State Prison for 2019 Rape Case

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Man Sentenced to 36 Years in State Prison for 2019 Rape Case

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News Release: DA Becton Issues Statement on CA Supreme Court Decision Regarding the Humphrey Case

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

District Attorney Becton Issues Statement on California Supreme Court Decision Regarding the Humphrey Case

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News Release: Man Sentenced to 19 Years to Life for 2017 Murder in Pittsburg

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Man Sentenced to 19 Years to Life for 2017 Murder in Pittsburg

Martinez, Calif. – Yesterda...

Community Webinar Town Hall hosted by Supervisor Glover & DA Becton – COVID-19 & The Black Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—March 16, 2021

Contacts: David Fraser, 925-608-4000

david.fraser@bos.cccounty.us

Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Community Webinar Town Hall hosted by Supervisor Glover & DA Becton – COVID...

News Release: Man Charged with 5 Counts, Including Attempted Kidnap of Potential BART Patron

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Pittsburg Man Charged with 5 Counts, Including Attempted Kidnap of Potential BART Patron

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News Release: Owner of Amazon’s Landscaping Company Charged with 2 Felonies for Death of Employee

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Owner of Concord-Based Amazon’s Landscaping Company Charged with 2 Felonies for Death of Employee

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News Release: DA Becton Issues Statement on CA Supreme Court Decision to Uphold SB 1391

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

District Attorney Becton Issues Statement on California Supreme Court Decision to Uphold SB 1391

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News Release: Couple Charged with the Murder of their 5-Week Old Baby Son

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—February 10, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Couple Charged with the Murder of their 5-Week Old Baby Son

Martinez, Calif. – Yesterday, the Contra Costa ...

News Release: Contra Costa’s Human Trafficking Taskforce Participates in Statewide Operation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 4, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Contra Costa’s Human Trafficking Taskforce Participates in 7^th Annual Statewide Oper...

News Release: DA’s Office Participates in “Wear Blue” Day to Promote Human Trafficking Awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA’s Office Participates in National “Wear Blue” Day to Promote ...

News Release: DA Diana Becton Selected by Governor Newsom to Serve on CA Victim Compensation Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 6, 2021

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA Diana Becton Selected by Governor Gavin Newsom to Serve on California Victim Compensation Board 

Martinez, Cali...

DA OIS Report: Pittsburg Police Officers Lawfully Shot and Killed Man During Standoff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—December 28, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638, office

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA OIS Report: Pittsburg Police Officers Lawfully Shot and Killed Man During Standoff

Martinez, Calif. &...

News Release: Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including Carjacking and Attempted Murder

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Pittsburg Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Felonies, Including July 2020 Carjacking and Attempted Murder

Martinez, Calif. – ...

News Release: DA Diana Becton Issues New Policy Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—December 15, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 mobile scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

District Attorney Diana Becton Issues New Policy Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture Cases&nb...

News Release: Antioch Man Charged with Distribution & Aggravated Possession of Child Pornography

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Antioch Resident Charged with Distribution and Aggravated Possession of Child Pornography 

Martinez, Calif. – On Thursday...

News Release: Married Couple Found Guilty for 2019 Fatal Road Rage Murder in Antioch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—November 24, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Married Couple Found Guilty for 2019 Fatal Road Rage Murder in Antioch

Martin...

News Release: Mother Charged with the Murder of Her 2-Year-Old Boy Due to Ingestion of Fentanyl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—November 5, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Brentwood Mother Charged with the Murder of her 2-Year-Old Baby Boy Due to Ingestion of Fentanyl

Martinez, C...

News Release: Bed Bath & Beyond to Pay $1.49 Million in Settlement of Environmental Violations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 27, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., to Pay $1.49 Million in Settlement of Environmental Violations

Martine...

News Release: Safeway Settles Consumer Protection Case for Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 27, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Safeway Settles Consumer Protection Case for Price Gouging During COVID-19 Pandemic

Martinez, Calif. – Today, Contra Costa County District ...

News Release: Ross Farca Held to Answer on Hate Crime Targeting Jewish Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 22, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Ross Farca Held to Answer on Hate Crime Targeting Jewish Community & Death Threat to Concord PD Detective

Martinez, Calif. &...

News Release: DA’s Office Issues Statement Regarding Public Corruption Unit Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 8, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA’s Office Issues Statement Regarding Public Corruption Unit Investigation

Martinez, Calif. –&...

News Release: DA’s Office Begins Next Phase with Vera Institute of Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—October 5, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-536-8110 cell 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

DA’s Office Begins Next Phase with Vera Institute of Justice

Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney D...

News Release: Jury Convicts Local Youth Soccer Coach For Trying to Meet Underage Minor for Sex

News Release: Contra Costa County DA Becton Announces Misdemeanor Filing Considerations

News Release: Former Athenian School Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor Jane Doe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 21, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Former Athenian School Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor Jane Doe

Martinez, Calif. – Last we...

News Release: Three Homicide Cold Cases Filed Due To Operation by FBI Safe Streets Task Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 15, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Three Homicide Cold Cases Filed as a Result of Years-Long Operation by FBI Safe Streets Task Force

Martinez, Cali...

News Release: $1.43 Million Settlement Announced to Address Illegal Dumping of Hazardous Waste

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 14, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

$1.43 Million Settlement Announced to Address Illegal Dumping of Hazardous Waste; Kelly-Moore...

News Release: Owner of “Skorz” Bar Charged with 2 Counts Including Violation of Health Officer Order

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 14, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Owner of “Skorz” Bar in Pittsburg Charged with Two Counts Including Violation of Health Offi...

News Release: Two Defendants Convicted Of $2 Million Insurance and Tax Fraud Scheme

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—September 2, 2020 

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638 office, 925-536-8110 mobile 

scott.alonso@contracostada.org 

Two Defendants Convicted Of $2 Million Insurance and Tax Fraud Scheme

Marti...

News Release: DeAngelo Sentenced to 11 Consecutive Life Terms Without Possibility of Parole

Case # 18FE008017

Date: August 21, 2020     

Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. Sentenced to 11 Consecutive Life Terms Without the Possibility of Parole for 13 Murders, and an Additional Consecutive Life Term for 13 Kidnappings 

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News Release: DA’s Office Files First Criminal Labor Trafficking Case Involving Domestic Servitude

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—August 10, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

DA’s Office Files First Criminal Labor Trafficking Case Involving Domestic Servitude

Martinez, Calif. – Last mont...

News Release: DA Diana Becton Issues Statement on Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—August 4, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

 DA Diana Becton Issues Statement on Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall, Establishes Reimagine Youth Justice Task Force

Martinez, Calif. ...

News Release: Suisun City Resident and Former Coach Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 29, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Suisun City Resident and Former Basketball Coach and School District Employee Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Child under 14

Martinez, Calif. &...

News Release: Owner of Viking Pavers Pleads to 6 Felonies in Workers’ Compensation Fraud Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—July 28, 2020

Contact: Scott Alonso, 925-957-8638

scott.alonso@contracostada.org

Owner of Viking Pavers Pleads to Six Felonies in Workers’ Compensation and Payroll Tax Fraud Case

Martinez, Calif. – Yesterday...