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San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced that Judge Lance Jacot sentenced defendant Roy West, 55, of Ripon, to 55 years to life in state prison for a multi-count child molestation case.

On June 16, 2025, Jeromie Damon was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Barerra in Department 9A to 50 years to life in state prison. The sentencing followed the denial of Damon’s motion for a new trial.

Former Law Enforcement sergeant Nicholas Bloed Sentenced to 8 Years in State Prison, Must Register as Sex Offender for Minimum of 10 Years

On June 16, 2025, Mathew Garcia was sentenced to 50 years to life in Department 7D following a jury trial for the death of his infant son, Emiliano Garcia.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office charged Jevon T. Jennings, a 27-year-old from Tracy, with multiple felonies following a disturbing incident at a minor’s residence. Jennings, observed on surveillance footage, tampered with a camera, cut a window screen, and entered the victim’s bedroom. The minor awoke to Jennings rummaging through her belongings and observed multiple flashes, possibly from a phone. Jennings fled after a cell phone rang. A subsequent investigation revealed Jennings possessed and distributed over 600 images of child pornography.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office has formally arraigned Joseph Trevor Forney, a former employee of Cal Fire, on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to the possession and distribution of child pornography. The charges stem from an investigation initiated following a cyber tip received by the Manteca Police Department from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) on May 8, 2025.

On June 9, 2025, Judge Jacot sentenced Eduardo Perez to 15 years in state prison. Perez was found guilty following Jury trial on January 17, 2025, of a felony violation of Robbery, and Misdemeanor violations of PC 314.1 (Indecent Exposure) and 148.9 (False ID to Peace Officer and was sentenced to 15 years.

On June 9, 2025, Sammy Nunez was sentenced to 23 years in state prison following his conviction for felony sex offenses involving two children. He is also required to register as a lifetime sex offender.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office proudly marks the 25th anniversary of its Youth Leadership Academy (YLA), a transformative program empowering high school students to become thoughtful, ethical, and service-oriented leaders. Open to all high school students in San Joaquin County, the YLA offers hands-on learning in leadership development, criminal law, social issues, and career exploration.

Guadalupe Felix was arraigned today, May 30, 2025, before the Honorable Judge Guiliani in Department 8C of the San Joaquin County Superior Courthouse.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced that Ricardo Basilio was sentenced to 11 years to Life in state prison for Kidnap to commit Rape 209 (B)(1), and use of a firearm during a sex offense 12022.3 (A)

Joseph Smith, the Former Executive Director of First Tee of San Joaquin, was arraigned on six counts of Embezzlement and Forgery by the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office this week in San Joaquin County Superior Court.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, led by District Attorney Ron Freitas, has achieved justice with the conviction of all three Norteno gang members for the first-degree murder of Armando Salgado at the Honor Farm on June 24, 2021.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced that Salvador Reyes was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for two counts of rape by force (PC 261(A)(2)), domestic battery (PC 243(E)(1)), and driving under the influence (VC 23152(B)) in Judge Lance Jacot’s courtroom. The sentence follows Reyes’ guilty plea on March 17, 2025.

District Attorney Ron Freitas announced Bertin Melo Villanueva, 34, was sentenced to 26 years in state prison in the courtroom of The Honorable Richard Guiliani, after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges, including Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child [PC 288.5] and Rape by Force [PC 261(a)(2)]. Both offenses are strikes under California’s Three Strikes Law. Villanueva also admitted to personally inflicting great bodily injury on the victim and agreed to waive all custody credits dating back to his arrest on April 12, 2024.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas has announced the conviction of Jawon Murray for the first-degree murder of William Potter, who was gunned down in front of his family while walking home from grocery shopping in Eastland Plaza on March 19, 2023. A jury also found Desiree Lopez guilty of accessory after the fact and weapons charges for her role in attempting to conceal the murder weapon.

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office recently received a Felony Workers Compensation Fraud Conviction, highlighting the Office’s commitment to fighting Workers Compensation fraud and abuse in San Joaquin County.

San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced that Antonio Cuellar was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for the first-degree premeditated murder of 18-year-old Andrea Cervantes Alejandre. The sentencing, overseen by Judge Northup on April 10, 2025, follows Cuellar’s no-contest plea in case CR-2019-9541.

Today, San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas announced that Nicholas Bloed, a former law enforcement officer, pled guilty to four counts involving crimes against four victims.