News Releases & Advisories

September 19, 2022: Man Convicted of Killing Pomona Woman and Her Dog, Burning Apartment

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced that a man has been convicted of murder in the 2019 stabbing death of a 58-year-old woman he briefly dated. He also was found guilty in the killing of her dog and for setting fire to her Pomona apartment.

September 16, 2022: Pair Charged With Residential Burglary of Congresswoman and Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate Karen Bass

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that two men were charged today for breaking into the home of U.S. Congresswoman and Los Angeles mayoral candidate Karen Bass and stealing guns.

September 6, 2022: Trio Charged With Series of Daytime Robberies, Including 99 Ranch Market Assault in Rowland Heights

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that three men were charged today for a series of daytime robberies over the past five months, including the pistol whipping of an elderly shopper in the 99 Ranch Market parking lot in Rowland Heights.

September 6, 2022: Sixteen Charged in Massive EBT Fraud Scheme

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that 16 people have been charged in a massive Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud, in which funds intended for families in need were illegally siphoned away from them at an astronomical cost to taxpayers.

September 1, 2022: Two Charged in Murder of Sleeping Disabled Person

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a man and woman have been charged with murder in connection with the May shooting death of a 69-year-old homeless double amputee in South Los Angeles.

August 31, 2022: California Supreme Court Agrees to Hear District Attorney Gascón’s Three Strikes Law Challenge

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said that he is encouraged by a California Supreme Court decision today to allow a petition for review challenging the application of the state’s Three Strikes law.

August 31, 2022: Preparadora de Impuestos de Reseda Thelma Carcamo, Otros Acusados de Robar Los Reembolsos Tributarios de Clientes

El Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Los Ángeles George Gascón anunció hoy que la preparadora de impuestos Thelma Carcamo, su esposo y una ex-empleada de una unión de crédito están siendo acusados de robar miles de dólares en reembolsos tributarios federales y estatales de sus clientes.

August 31, 2022: Reseda Tax Preparer Thelma Carcamo, Others Charged With Stealing Client Tax Refunds

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that tax preparer Thelma Carcamo, her husband and a former credit union employee have been charged with stealing thousands of dollars in state and federal tax refunds from her clients.

August 26, 2022: Father Charged in Assault of Son That Caused Severe Injuries

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a North Hollywood man has been charged with assaulting his young son and causing severe injuries.

August 26, 2022: Sheriff’s Custody Assistant Pleads No Contest to Trying to Bring Drugs Into Men’s Central Jail

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that Los Angeles County sheriff’s custody assistant Jose Flores pleaded no contest today for attempting to bring methamphetamine into the Men’s Central Jail four years ago.

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