U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California
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Man sentenced in zoo monkey smuggling case
Sarmad Ghaled Dafar, a Houston resident, received a prison sentence in federal court for his involvement in baby Mexican spider monkey trafficking. -
U.S. Attorney files 135 cases linked to border crime in Southern California
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 135 border-related cases this week. -
Sixteen individuals charged in San Diego drug trafficking and laundering operation
In San Diego, four indictments were revealed in a federal court, charging 16 individuals with distributing significant amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin, as well as laundering drug-related proceeds. -
Restaurant owner sentenced for fraud and tax evasion
Restaurateur Leronce Suel has been sentenced to 42 months in prison after being found guilty of submitting fraudulent applications for COVID relief programs and failing to report income to the IRS. -
Alpine man receives six-year sentence for fentanyl trafficking
Erik David Morgan from Alpine has been sentenced in a federal court to six years in prison for fentanyl trafficking. -
Adam Gordon takes office as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of California
Adam Gordon was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, one of the country's busiest federal districts. -
Federal prosecutors file 116 border-related cases in California's Southern District
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 116 border-related cases this week. -
Qualcomm executive convicted in $180 million fraud scheme, faces serious charges
Dr. Karim Arabi, a former vice president at Qualcomm, has been found guilty by a federal jury on charges of fraud and money laundering. -
U.S. Attorney's Office files 97 border-related cases in Southern California
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 97 cases related to border activities this week. -
Man pleads guilty in deadly smuggling case after high-speed Border Patrol chase
Sergio Josue Palomera from Chula Vista admitted in federal court to charges stemming from the transportation of two undocumented immigrants who died following a high-speed pursuit. -
San Diego indictments target alleged Sinaloa Cartel money launderers
Federal grand jury indictments unsealed in San Diego have accused five individuals of money laundering on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel. -
Four defendants charged in El Cajon immigration case
John Washburn, the general manager at San Diego Powder & Protective Coatings in El Cajon, appeared in federal court with three employees, facing charges related to immigration violations. -
U.S. Attorney’s Office reports surge in border-related cases this week
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 90 border-related cases this week. -
Former EDD employee sentenced to prison for pandemic-related fraud scheme
Regina Brice, a former employee at the California Employment Development Department (EDD), was sentenced to 66 months in prison for her involvement in a bribery and mail fraud scheme. -
San Diego attorney convicted on multiple counts related to securities fraud schemes
After a weeklong trial, Andrew Coldicutt, a securities attorney based in San Diego, was found guilty by a federal jury on 17 counts of securities fraud, false securities registration statements, and wire fraud. -
U.S. Attorney files over 90 border-related cases amid increased enforcement
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed over 90 border-related cases this week. -
Federal indictment accuses trio of using minors in hallucinogenic mushroom operation
Randal Vance, Keir Ceballos-Rivera, and Rebecca Vance have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to the production and distribution of psilocybin mushrooms. -
Defense contractor president pleads guilty in $16M bribery scheme involving government contracts
Philip Flores, the president and CEO of Intellipeak Solutions, Inc., has pleaded guilty in a federal court to participating in a bribery scheme. -
Federal jury convicts man for kidnapping and murder over methamphetamine dispute
Brian Alexis Patron Lopez has been found guilty by a federal jury in San Diego for his involvement in the kidnapping, hostage-taking, torture, and murder of M.A.R., an 18-year-old U.S. citizen. -
Authorities charge 16 in Escondido drug trafficking bust
Federal authorities have unsealed two indictments in San Diego, charging 16 individuals linked to an Escondido-based drug trafficking network.