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 the arraignment of Maurice Brownfield; a repeat offender charged with seven felony counts stemming from 25 individual acts of theft across San Joaquin County. The thefts, occurring between June and October 2025, targeted major retailers including Home Depot in Tracy, Stockton, and Lodi, as well as Target stores in Stockton and Lodi, and Food 4 Less, with stolen merchandise totaling nearly $10,000.
The charges reflect a pattern of criminal activity averaging more than one theft per week. At the arraignment, Judge Martinez set bail at $310,000.
“Maurice Brownfield’s spree of thefts across our county has come to an end,” said District Attorney Ron Freitas. “My office will protect our community’s economic vitality and ensure accountability for those who undermine it.”
Last month, District Attorney Ron Freitas participated in proactive store walks alongside several retailers and their loss prevention staff, reinforcing his office’s dedication to collaborating with businesses to prevent retail theft and enhance community safety.
Brownfield’s next court date is scheduled for October 24, 2025.
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