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September 1, 2022 | Office of the District Attorney

Scammers Are Requesting Payment Through Wire Transfer or Zelle

A nationwide bank recently reported that digital money movement fraud is on the rise. Scammers can contact you requesting money through a Wire Transfer or transfer via Zelle. Read full story


September 1, 2022 | Office of the District Attorney

Your Long-Lost Relative May Not Have Actually Left You an Inheritance

The Federal Trade Commission recently reported that it has been receiving reports from people getting letters in the mail from a law firm. The letters say they are looking for the heir of a multi-million-dollar inheritance, and they think it might be you. They offer to split the inheritance between you, their law firm, and some charities, and ask that you keep this information secret. Read full story


September 1, 2022 | Office of the District Attorney

As Prices Rise, Keep an Eye Out for Scammers

The Federal Trade Commission recently warned consumers to keep an eye out on scammers who are taking advantage of people wo are worried about high prices impacting their budgets. With the cost of groceries, housing, and many other things rising, consumers may be looking for ways to cut costs. Read full story

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March 23, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

ROBERT JACOB SENTENCED FOR LEWD CONDUCT WITH A MINOR

Defendant Robert Jacob, 46, formerly of Sebastopol, California was sentenced today by the Honorable John A. Behnke to seven years in prison for six felony offenses involving sexual misconduct with a minor. Read full story


March 22, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

SONOMA COUNTY PROCLAIMS MARCH AS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER AWARENESS MONTH AND ANNOUNCES SURVIVOR ETERNITY GARDEN EVENT

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has officially proclaimed March 2023 as Family Justice Center Awareness Month, to raise awareness about the vital services provided by the Family Justice Center Sonoma County (FJCSC). The Family Justice Center is a place where victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking can receive comprehensive services under one roof. The FJC model was created in San Diego in 2002 and has since been replicated in over 100 locations worldwide. Read full story


March 10, 2023 | Office of the District Attorney

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDER SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS STATE PRISON

Defendant Cesar Alfaro Garibay, 39 years old of Santa Rosa, was sentenced yesterday by the Honorable Robert LaForge to serve 7 years and 4 months in state prison after he admitted a violation of probation for a prior residential burglary from 2022, a new felony vandalism offense, and a violation of a domestic violence criminal protective order. Read full story