RON FREITAS
District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney
Protecting our community for 175 Years
Protecting our community for 175 Years
Ronald J. Freitas is the 42nd District Attorney to lead San Joaquin County’s chief law enforcement agency. This administration maintains a zero-tolerance approach to prosecuting criminals, working with local, state, and federal partners to create a safe and secure San Joaquin County for everyone.
"The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to bring justice and closure to victims of crime."
“True public safety requires a collaboration
between law enforcement and the community.” - Betsy Hodges
The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announces a settlement in the case regarding 32-year-old Gerardo Velasquez Luque.
On June 23, 2023, Velasquez was stopped in a car on I5 by the California Highway Patrol for a traffic violation. A K9 trained in narcotics detection alerted to the vehicle.
A search of the car revealed hidden compartments in the back of the vehicle containing approximately 18 kilos of methamphetamine. Velasquez claimed to have no knowledge of the meth concealed in the back compartments.
Velasquez accepted a plea deal for 7 years on April 5, 2024, in Department 8A at the San Joaquin County Courthouse.
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