News Releases & Advisories

November 27, 2024: Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón Reflects on Transformative Achievements and a Commitment to Justice Reform

Los Angeles, CA – As Thanksgiving approaches, District Attorney George Gascón reflects on the progress made during his tenure, expressing gratitude for the collective efforts that have shaped a more just and equitable Los Angeles County. Under his leadership, the Office has implemented historic reforms focused on public safety, transparency, and centering the needs of victims and communities disproportionately impacted by crime and systemic inequities.

November 26, 2024: DA Gascón Announces Man Charged with Murder of Four Adults in Lancaster Mass Shooting, House Fire

LANCASTER, CA - Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Miguel Diego Sandoval is charged with murdering Edwin Garcia, Matthew Montebello, and siblings Janvi Maquindang and Christine Aca-ac, all in their 20s, at a home in the city of Lancaster on November 16.

November 20, 2024: DA Gascón Announces Charges Against Two Men in Residential Burglary, Murder of Woman in South Pasadena

SOUTH PASADENA, CA - Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Josh Edward Atkins and Bikramjot Singh Padda are charged with burglarizing and killing Susan Miller at her South Pasadena home in June. According to prosecutors, Padda is Miller’s grandson.

November 18, 2024: Man Charged in Attempted Carjackings Targeting Three Women

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Maurice Latorre has been charged in three counts of attempted carjacking in Lincoln Heights and Boyle Heights, allegedly committed on the same day, Nov. 9.

November 15, 2024: DA Gascón Announces Charges Against Woman Who Impersonated a Nurse, Treated Dozens of Patients in Burbank

BURBANK, CA - Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Amanda Leeann Porter is charged with stealing the identity of and impersonating an out-of-state nurse at a Burbank medical center beginning in March 2024. Porter also is accused of collecting wages during this time.

November 12, 2024: Construction Worker Convicted in Capital Murder of 76-Year-Old Woman During 2019 Burglary

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a jury has convicted a construction worker in the killing of a 76-year-old woman during the 2019 burglary of her Arcadia home where he had previously worked.

November 8, 2024: DA Gascón Announces Charges Against Middle School Teacher in Inappropriate Relationship with Minor

LOS ANGELES, CA - Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a middle school teacher, Colleen Jo Matarico, is charged with sexually abusing a male student who was between the ages of 13 and 14 years old from 2023 to 2024.