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Committed to fair & equitable prosecution, in service first and foremost to the victims. This account is not for reporting crimes or suspicious activity.

San Mateo County, California
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Romier Narag (27) charged with murder by use of a firearm and two counts of Felony Child Endangerment for allegedly killing the mother of his two children on March 6th, arrested at the scene by @DalyCityPD . Narag will be arraigned today at 1:30 in Redwood City.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
7 months
COMMUNITY ALERT: Please take a moment to learn about an emerging crime trend here in the Bay Area, retweet as much as possible, and share with your loved ones so we can spread the word and protect our elder community from scammers.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
In honor of National Dog Day, here's Clover, our DA's Office Facility Dog, who provides comfort & support to victims and witnesses in our cases!
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Clover takeover for #NationalDogDay ! Here I am offering support to one of our victims and showing off my @canineorg credentials. I also attend court with victims and witnesses to help them feel more at ease!
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
10 months
Congratulations to our own Inspector James Haggarty for receiving a First Responders Award last night from the Redwood City Elks Lodge. James was recognized for all of his investigative work in the fields of electronic crimes, cellular forensics, cryptocurrency, & social media.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
10 months
Deputy DA Jennifer Frost has been named Employee of the Month by Mr. Wagstaffe. Jen is specifically assigned to crimes against Elder and Dependent Adults, prosecuting those who target and victimize some of our community's most vulnerable members. Great work Jen!
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
So we're still new to the Twitter game, but we hear dogs are always a hit! Meet Clover, our @canineorg Facility Dog who partners with our robust Victim's Services Unit to provide support to victims of violent crime during the legal process, be it here in our office or in court.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
9 months
Mr. Wagstaffe spent #NationalNightOut riding "shotgun" with @SanMateoPD Chief Ed Barberini in the department's vintage 1959 Plymouth patrol car, stopping throughout the city at many of it's 40+ block parties.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
William Boulier (38) charged with 5 felonies for shooting at unrelated passing car; multiple guns found by @SanMateoPD during search including 2 assault weapons and 1 ghost gun. Arraignment set for 1:30pm in RWC. #ghostgun #assaultweapon #shooting
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Mr. Wagstaffe, @SupDavePine , and John Fong, Director of @sanmateoco Children & Family Services spoke today at the raising of the Children's Memorial Flag here at County Center. If you suspect a child is a victim of abuse, please call their hotline, (800)632-4615 or (650)595-7922.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Please R/T, pass this on: there have been reports of couples approaching citizens after watching them at the ATM or enter a PIN number while in line at a store. The couple will follow the victim & claim the victim dropped a bill & while the victim is distracted, take their wallet…
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
4 months
Mr. Wagstaffe proudly swore in our two newest criminal investigators, Inspectors Brendan Bartholomew and Bill Schwartz. Brendan comes to us from @SanMateoPD and Bill is fresh off a relaxing 2 day retirement from @SSFPolice , where he served for 25 years. Welcome aboard!
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Congrats to our own Stephen Wagstaffe, 2022 John D. Crummey Red Triangle Honoree, awarded by @YMCASV during their annual Spark Awards, which "celebrate & honor Y members who have made an extraordinary impact on our community." Learn more about @YMCASV at .
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
10 months
Today was the @sanmateoco Commission on Disabilities / @RedwoodCity Inclusion Festival, fostering the spirit of inclusion in our community. On hand was @canineorg including our very own facilities dog, Clover, who enjoyed a rare day out of the office and courtroom.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Pausing here in the middle of #NationalPoliceWeek to recognize our law enforcement partners right here at home and to honor the 31 members of San Mateo County law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
#MeetOurOffice Meet Nicole, UC Davis & Golden Gate University Law School graduate. She's been with our office for 14 years, serving some of the most vulnerable victims. She is a founding member of our Elder Abuse Unit and currently assigned to the Felony Sexual Assault Unit.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
"The San Mateo County District Attorney's office has officially launched our Twitter page. We are committed to transparency and equitable prosecution in the pursuit of justice for all victims in San Mateo County." - Stephen M. Wagstaffe
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
A message from San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe regarding yesterday's ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Last night at the annual @RedwoodCityPD Awards Dinner our own DDA Josh Stauffer was awarded Prosecutor of the Year for his tireless commitment to #victimfirst prosecution, making our @sanmateoco community a safer place. Special thanks to RCPD for recognizing his work.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Yesterday @sanmateoco Attorney John Nibbelin swore in County Treasurer Sandie Arnott, County Controller Juan Raigoza, & District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe. All three were reelected in the past year and have proven to be invaluable assets to county government & to our community.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
In Nov. 2009, they were united as prosecutor & lead investigator in the successful prosecution for the murder of EPAPD Officer Richard May. Today they are not only colleagues, but also long time friends, as Mr. Wagstaffe swore in Jeff Liu as the new EPAPD Chief of Police.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
#HappyHalloween San Mateo County! Please remember, tonight our community streets will be "haunted" by little ghouls, ghosts, princesses, and superheroes. Please drive with extra caution through our neighborhoods so everyone can enjoy the night and return home safely.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
On 2/25/22, @SalinasPD Officer Jorge Alvarado (30) was shot and killed in the line of duty. Before joining @SalinasPD in 2020, Ofc Alvarado served for 4 years with @ColmaPD . Our sincere condolences to his family, @SalinasPD , & @ColmaPD . Jorge, thank you for your service.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Today is #GunViolenceAwareness Day & we support the vision of @Everytown this #WearOrange Weekend of a future free from gun violence. You too can be part of that vision by participating in tomorrow's @sanmateoco Gun Buyback presented by @SSFPolice , @SanBrunoPolice , & @SMCSheriff .
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Did you know here in the Office of Stephen M. Wagstaffe we have a talented staff of 143, 65% of which are women? Happy #InternationalWomenDay to the women in our office and throughout @sanmateoco past and present that truly make a difference everyday in our community.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Dharmesh Patel (40) charged with 3 counts of attempted murder and enhancements. Patel is alleged to have deliberately steered his vehicle off a 250 foot cliff at Devils Slide with his wife and his two young children inside (ages 4 and 7).
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Thank you @AGRobBonta for allowing the partnership with our office and our investigators to finally bring justice to these victims. The verdicts were the welcome result of many years of hard work by everyone involved.
@AGRobBonta
Rob Bonta
2 years
These despicable crimes will never be tolerated in California. I’m grateful for my CalDOJ team and our law enforcement partners who helped to bring this family to justice.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
On January 7, 2006, @epapd Ofc Richard May was shot and killed in the line of duty while accompanied by a 14yr old police cadet. That cadet bravely testified and helped convict May's killer. Today Mr. Wagstaffe & the May family watched that very cadet become a @SMCSheriff Deputy.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Today we recognize Paralegal Aida Lares as our Employee of the Month for her outstanding work in a recent homicide case. We appreciate her tireless effort in the case and her undaunted commitment to justice in all that she does for the District Attorney’s Office.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
For our amazing @canineorg partner Clover the work is never done, but for #MakeADogsDay she's enjoying a much needed day off, lounging with her friend Garrett from @SMCDispatch . Happy Friday from our favorite four legged @sanmateoco colleagues.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
#Happy4thofJuly from our office family to our incredible @sanmateoco community. Please celebrate responsibly and spend the day with family and friends. In recognition of #IndependenceDay2022 , our office is closed.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
When you're the one who has the Twitter password, you wield that power by pausing to thank all the incredible people that make up our office family who selflessly dedicate themselves everyday in service first & foremost to our San Mateo County community. #EmployeeAppreciationDay
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
When you work in an office of 147 talented people and 67% of them are female, failing to recognize #InternationalWomensDay is not an option. Thank you to the women in our office and throughout @sanmateoco who make a difference everyday and make our community a better place.♥️
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Just days removed from the tragedy in Monterey Park, San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen M. Wagstaffe and all the members of the District Attorney’s Office regrettably now mourn the 7 lives lost to a mass shooting right here in Half Moon Bay -->
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
10 months
Be safe out there this weekend, she takes her job very seriously! 👩‍⚖️🎆🇺🇸
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
#MeetOurOffice Meet Dominique, a Carnegie Melon & UC Davis Law School grad. She's been with our office for 6 years, formerly a domestic violence prosecutor & now assigned to vertical felonies for Electronic Crimes & Hate Crimes, as well as Co-Chair of our Racial Equity Committee.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Yesterday DA Steve Wagstaffe announced that Chunli Zhao (66) has been charged with 7 counts of murder and 1 count of attempted murder for the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay. The investigation by @SMCSheriff is continuing with the assistance of our office.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
5 months
Congratulations to our own Inspector Steve Sysum for 10 years of service to @sanmateoco . Steve is a dedicated and tireless investigator and is well known throughout the state for his expertise in Workers Compensation Fraud.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
11 months
Today begins the NorCal Law Enforcement Torch Run, known as "Guardians of the Flame" as law enforcement & @SONorCal athletes carry the torch through 30 counties & more than 180 cities. The flame will pass through our own @sanmateoco on June 22. Follow -->
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Mr. Wagstaffe & our entire office staff wish to honor & thank those currently serving & those who have previously served in the United States Armed Forces, especially those veterans who walk our hallways every day as part of our own office family. You are heroes among us.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Another three day holiday weekend is finally upon us. Enjoy time with family and friends and please drink responsibly. We'd like nothing more than to have no new #DUI cases to file come Tuesday morning. #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2023
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Congratulations to Amy from our Financial Services Unit who celebrated 10 years of dedicated service to the @sanmateoco community. Amy is an invaluable part of our office family, she always has a smile on her face, and we trust that will be the case throughout her career.🎉
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Alejandro Vanegas Guevara (29) sentenced to 90 years to life in prison for the rape of 3 women including a 62 yr old woman at a bus stop. Guevara was convicted by jury in December '22. Incredible investigative work by @SanMateoPD , @RedwoodCityPD & @SMCSheriff led to his arrest.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Today begins #PPPSWeek2022 & our office would like to take a moment to thank @smcprochief & the @SMCProbation staff for their dedicated & compassionate service to our community. Each day they work to transform the lives of their clients, creating safer @sanmateoco neighborhoods.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Yesterday Mr. Wagstaffe welcomed the two police officers assigned to the new San Mateo County Gun Violence Prevention Program, a multi-agency partnership working together to ensure those lawfully prohibited from having firearms and ammunition comply with the law. Welcome aboard!
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
4 months
On behalf of Mr. Wagstaffe and our entire office, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, colleagues, and loved ones of the fallen @oaklandpoliceca officer. Please know our hearts are with all of you today.
@oaklandpoliceca
Oakland Police Dept.
4 months
It is with a heavy heart that we come together to share the devastating news of the passing of our colleague and friend, who was killed in the line of duty today in the 400 block of Embarcadero. OPD will hold a news conference at 1pm at Police Headquarters.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
5 months
Today we mourn the loss of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. A Stanford Law grad & 2014 inductee into the @sanmateoco Women's Hall of Fame who before becoming the 1st female justice got her first job as a lawyer here, hired by our former elected DA Keith Sorenson.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Jaime Picazo was previously convicted of sexual offenses against a child. He appealed on the grounds that his victim testified accompanied by our office support dog, Clover. Yesterday the CA Appellate Court disagreed & reaffirmed a victim's right to a therapy dog under 868.4 PC.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
5 months
Thank you @SMCSheriff for allowing Mr. Wagstaffe, our attorneys, and members of our Victim Services Unit to be a part of the Shop with a Hero event. It was an incredible experience for all who attended.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
8 months
Kevin Prasad (37) found guilty on all counts by jury including 1st degree murder, lying in wait & firing into a occupied vehicle. April '18, Prasad shot and killed Mark Mangaccat after Mangaccat's girlfriend repeatedly rebuffed Prasad's efforts to start a relationship with her.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Today was the 2022 Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony hosted by the 100 Club of San Mateo County, honoring all local police officers and deputies killed in the line of duty. The speakers included Mr Wagstaffe, @MenloParkPD Chief Norris, & @RedwoodCityPD Chief Mulholland.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
On 9/25/1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in as the first woman justice of #SCOTUS . She graduated Stanford Law in 1952 and got her first legal job with our Office, at a time when no law firm would hire her because she was a woman, blazing an amazing trail for others to follow.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
The SMC Police Chiefs & Sheriff Association & The 100 Club once again hosted the Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony with Mr. Wagstaffe introducing the surviving loved ones of those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice here in @sanmateoco .
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Inspector Jordan Boyd received a Service Award from the Peninsula Council of Lions. In 2020, Inspector Boyd heard on a recorded jail call that an inmate received EDD benefits and in turn, launched what became a statewide investigation, uncovering $1 Billion in fraudulent claims.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe is the recipient of the 2021 Founders Award from the The One Hundred Club of San Mateo County. "For your outstanding dedication in support of law enforcement & their surviving families as idealized by the founders of this organization in 1972"
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San Mateo County District Attorney
7 months
David Nnamdi Ezeogu (38) charged with ADW for the unprovoked attack on 4 victims, including 3 juveniles at a bus stop. Ezeogu allegedly approached the group and swung a knife at them, narrowly missing, later arrested aboard a bus by @DalyCityPD .
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Incredible investigative work by the @SMCSheriff Investigators, driven by an unrelenting commitment to the victim and his family. We look forward to mirroring that same commitment during the prosecution phase.
@SMCSheriff
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
2 years
“With an abundance of pride, I announce a significant development in a 1993 Cold Case Murder of Shu Ming Tang, having occurred in the City of San Carlos. Today, I can announce that we've made an arrest and justice for Mr. Tang's family is at hand.” Sheriff Carlos G. Bolanos
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Christopher Louis Echols (42) charged with 3 counts felony possession of an assault weapon & 1 felony count possession of short barreled shotgun, stemming from the great work of the @MenloParkPD during service of a gang related search warrant in March of 2022. No prelim date yet.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
9 months
So excited to see some of our office family members taking part in #NationalNightOut all over @sanmateoco . Truly a pleasure to be part of this community.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Inner Perspectives has been pivotal in developing law enforcement leaders for generations. Our Chief Insp. Massey (R) was the longtime facilitator for the course here in San Mateo County, Insp. Cochran (L) is now the facilitator & Insp. Von Glahn is now one of its graduates!!
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San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
Tonight on @ABC2020 , The Stanford Murders, following our successful prosecution of John Getreu this week for the murder of Janet Taylor featuring interviews with the families & those in law enforcement who never gave up on seeking justice for the victims.
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Our Victim Services Division provided assistance to more than 12,000 victims in 2021, some of whom were accompanied both in our office and in court by Clover, who provides four-legged support and comfort during the judicial process. #NCVRW2022 #victimsfirst
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San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Today DA Wagstaffe, SMC Board of Supervisors & SMC Courts introduced the Gun Violence Prevention Program, targeted to further educate the public on and enforce firearm-related court orders. Read about it here:
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
With our courts closed today and much of our community with a needed day off, please don't forget what today is all about as we pause to honor and mourn the US Armed Forces personnel who died while serving in the United States military. #MemorialDay
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San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
John Getreu (77) found guilty of the strangulation murder of 21 year-old Janet Taylor in 1974, a case that went unsolved until discovery of #DNA by the @SMCSheriff Cold Case Team & our @ascld_ accredited Forensics Laboratory. Read about it here:
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San Mateo County District Attorney
6 months
Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta (34) found guilty by a jury of 1st degree murder with use of a sword. Landaeta beheaded his girlfriend on the street in San Carlos on September 8, 2022.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Our county is still grieving for the lives lost to gun violence in Half Moon Bay, but we pause this week to also acknowledge the survivors and victims' families everywhere who now must live everyday with the impact and trauma of gun violence. Learn more at
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Mr. Wagstaffe & our office family wanted to extend our most heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to the @MountainViewPD officer who was shot while on duty this weekend. We are humbled by the officer's courage & bravery & are relieved the offender was apprehended so quickly.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Shout out to Rock Candy & our very own Deputy D.A. on vocals, Lucy Duran. Not sure which job is her day job, but she's great at both. See Rock Candy again at the @SanMateoCoFair this Friday at 8:30 PM. Hey @JourneyOfficial & @StevePerryMusic , check out the pipes on our attorney!
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
DA Stephen Wagstaffe forms a powerful alliance with @ContraCostaDA , @AlamedaCountyDA , @SFDAOffice , @MarinCounty_DA , @sjcda_media , and @SantaClaraDA to combat the surge in organized retail theft, pledging to collaborate in the prosecution of all offenders.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Arson charges filed today against Augustus James Lipari (41) for the July 10th incident when he is alleged to have deliberately started a fire inside @Target in Colma, causing approximately $1 million in damages. Next court appearance date is pending.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
11 months
Remember to #sharetheroad tomorrow as our local law enforcement all-stars and @SONorCal athletes carry the Flame of Hope through @sanmateoco . There is still time to donate to the #LETR or the team of your choice at .
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San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
John Navarro (40) denied parole following hearing attended by one of our Deputy DAs. In '03 Navarro & accomplice were on HWY 380, became angry when another driver honked at them, & fired multiple times at the victim vehicle, killing a passenger. Navarro was sentenced to 30 yrs.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
10 months
Happy Independence Day to you and yours. Celebrate the day, enjoy your friends and loved ones, and get home safe. Tomorrow in our perfect world there's no new DUI cases to file 🙏 because everyone in our community had a plan to get home safely. #4thofJuly
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Facing 15 felony counts of corruption related to the awarding of construction contracts on district campuses, Community College District Vice Chancellor Jose Nunez pled no contest yesterday to 2 counts in exchange for future testimony. More to come from our ongoing investigation.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Want to take your criminal justice career to the next level? Ready to take a deep dive into some of the most challenging & rewarding investigations? Our office is seeking qualified applicants to join its diverse team of District Attorney Inspectors.-->
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Malik Dosouqi found guilty, 2 counts of 1st degree murder following a court trial in front of Judge Novak. On 6/17/19 Dosouqi murdered cab driver Abdul Nasher. A day later he lured a tow truck driver, John Pekipaki, to the same location & killed him. Sentencing on 4/15/22 at 11AM
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Margot McCloud (61) found guilty by jury of battering an elder adult. In 2020, McCloud was the live in caretaker for an 85 yr old stroke victim who was seen by a neighbor repeatedly striking the victim on the head for reportedly placing trash in the wrong bin. Sentencing May 3rd.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Randolph Michael Haldeman (62) sentenced to 165 years to life following his previous conviction by a jury of multiple counts of child molestation, victimizing 9 children over the course of 30 years working as photographer at a local swimming pool.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Steve Wagstaffe and the San Mateo County DA's Office congratulates @BrookeJenkinsSF on her appointment as San Francisco District Attorney. We'll be here to support you every step of the way.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Our office has completed its investigation into the fatal shooting of Abran Gutierrez on November 15, 2022 by @RedwoodCityPD during a confrontation near the intersection of El Camino Real & Maple Street in Redwood City. Read the final determination here:
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
Under Marsy's Law, as a victim of a crime, you have rights throughout the criminal justice process and the talented advocates of our Victim Services Unit are unequivocally committed to protecting those rights. #NCVRW2023 #VictimsRights
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
6 months
Felony robbery charges filed against Desiree Baquero (24) who allegedly stole $690 in merchandise from Walgreens, punching an employee when confronted & then threatened to continue the assault until a bystander intervened, located and arrested by responding @SanMateoPD officers.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
January is National Stalking Awareness Month and our Victim Services Division is here to help if you or a loved needs help. Follow @followuslegally and go to to learn more...Know it. Name it. Stop It.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
4 months
Chunli Zhao has been indicted by a grand jury for 7 counts of first degree murder stemming from his alleged actions in the mass shooting that occurred in Half Moon Bay at two different locations in January of 2023. Read more about it here:
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
3 months
Patric Kusuma Nguyen (26) convicted by a jury of forcible rape, having traveled from Illinois in Aug 2019 to visit a friend in South San Francisco, victimizing her in her home, a crime for which he later apologized to her by phone during the investigation by @SSFPolice .
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
3 years
Our victims will always come first & we carry that mission forward as @sanmateoco D.A. Stephen Wagstaffe tours our new Child Advocacy Center, providing safe haven for child sexual assault victims & their families, a dream made into reality by our incredible Victims Services Unit.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
On this #MayThe4th as life slowly gets back to normal and a warm summer is coming (🤞) our office wanted to take a moment to wish you and yours good health and happiness going forward and #MayTheFourBeWithYou always...
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Tonight is #NationalNightOut , strengthening the bond between our communities & first responders. Please remember to turn on your porch lights & share the night with your neighbors, law enforcement, fire personnel, & EMS, the dedicated men & women who keep us safe all year long.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Steve Wagstaffe & the DA’s Office join with @apismc & others in condemning the June 12, 2022 unprovoked attack on Millbrae Councilmember Anders Fung at Land’s End in San Francisco. Our community must stand united & firm against such senseless and hateful crimes. #StopAsianHate
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
9 months
Amelia Minjarez (30) found guilty by jury of felony possession of stolen car, as well as possession drug paraphernalia & meth. Oct '21, @SanMateoPD found Minjarez pushing a stolen vehicle through an intersection because it had run out of gas. Inside was 3 bags of meth & a pipe.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
9 months
Cleophas Kirksey (57) guilty of felony robbery & burglary. Kirksey robbed a Daly City bank in Feb '22. He has 5 prior strikes, including 4 bank robberies. After his arrest by @DalyCityPD , he was even caught trying to open the cuffs with a concealed paper clip. Sentencing 10/10.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
11 months
Tomorrow is #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay . #WearOrange to, "honor those whose lives are cut short & the countless survivors who are injured by shootings every day,” according to the proclamation by @SupDavePine . Together we can #EndGunViolence . ->
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Mr. Wagstaffe was the keynote speaker at the Union Cemetery Memorial Day event yesterday, honoring the veterans interred there and all who served. Founded in 1859, the cemetery was named a historical landmark in 1967. #MemorialDay2022 🇺🇸
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
1 year
We pause to mourn the passing of Judge Paula Schlichter who joined our office as 1 of its 1st female attys. in Dec '76, leaving for private practice in Jan '83, & appointed to the bench Jan '91. She was a talented attorney, fearless judge, & a tremendous lady who will be missed.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
Following 2 hours of deliberations, Atonio Finau (20) was convicted of 3 counts of robbery, 1 count of burglary, and 1 count of evading related to a 2021 flash mob burglary at a jewelry store in Daly City. Read more at
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
9 months
Michael Lawrence Roberts (55) found guilty by jury of battery & resisting arrest. July '23, Roberts entered a grocery store & struck a clerk who suspected he was there to shoplift. He then fled & was eventually arrested by @SanMateoPD despite refusing to cooperate when detained.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
10 months
Excited to see the swearing in of new @RedwoodCityPD Chief Kristina Bell with some of our staff on hand to witness it, including Mr. Wagstaffe. We have no doubt she will do great things for @RedwoodCity and the agency.
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
2 years
To celebrate #WorldGratitudeDay , Legal Secretary Claudia Galvez was recognized as our Employee of the Month. Claudia is a huge part of our Juvenile Branch, creating unit procedures, mentoring her colleagues, & doing so always with a warm personality and a friendly face.⭐️ #AllStar
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@SanMateoCoDA
San Mateo County District Attorney
8 months
Watson Papa Opeti (25) sentenced to 50 yrs to life for murder, including the firearm enhancement. June '21, Opeti shot and killed the victim during a robbery for a satchel of cash, then posted a photo of the stolen bag and money to Facebook 3 hrs later.
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