Sacramento County DA Thien Ho Urges the California Legislature to Pass AB 46
The California Senate Public Safety Committee took a significant step in restoring balance in the justice system by advancing Assembly Bill 46. Authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, AB 46 would restore judicial discretion and give prosecutors a voice within [...]
Defendant Convicted of Murder During Armed Robbery
DATE: March 5, 2026 CASE: Desean Brasser (Case #22FE017474) PROSECUTOR: Supervising Deputy District Attorney Kevin Jones Desean Brasser was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder. The jury also found true allegations that the murder was committed during the [...]
Delivery Driver Convicted of Child Molestation
DATE: March 4, 2026 CASE: Mohammad Salarzai (Case #23FE013564) PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Andrew Torres, Special Assault & Child Abuse Unit On February 26, 2026, Mohammad Salarzai was convicted by a jury of two counts of lewd act upon [...]
Defendant Sentenced for Sex Assaults at Retail Store
DATE: February 27, 2026 CASE: Jevis Jones (Case #25FE0086133) PROSECUTOR: Supervising Deputy District Attorney Katherine Martin, Adult Sexual Assault Prosecution The Honorable Tami Bogert sentenced Jevis Jones to 121 years to life in prison. On November 19, 2025, Jones [...]
Defendant Sentenced for Murder After Being Found Sane
DATE: February 27, 2026 CASE: Christian Pedraza (Case #21FE006600) PROSECUTOR: Principal Criminal Attorney James Wax, Homicide Unit The Honorable Shelleyanne Chang sentenced Christian Pedraza to 16 years to life in prison. On November 15, 2024, Pedraza was convicted by [...]
Defendants Convicted of Attempted Murder by Setting Victim on Fire
DATE: February 26, 2026 CASE: Jennifer Hunter & Ron Read (Case #22FE002156) PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Miranda Drolet, Domestic Violence Unit Jennifer Hunter and Ron Read were convicted by a jury of premeditated attempted murder and torture. The jury [...]