Press Releases

June 27, 2008 - COUNTY TO CRACK DOWN ON FIREWORKS

June 15, 2008 - Be Careful of Unlicensed Contractors

June 11, 2008 - A Chico gang member was sentenced today to 18 years in state prison.

June 11, 2008 - Robert Ponce, 34, a former Chico police officer was sentenced to 30 days in county jail

May 21, 2008 - OROVILLE MAN DECLARED TO BE A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR

May 8, 2008 - CONSUMER FRAUD DAY May 12, 2008 Feather Falls Casino

April 8, 2008 - Fraudulent mortgage foreclosure scheme in Butte County warn District Attorney and County Clerk-Recorder

April 4, 2008 - Oroville man convicted of impersonating his brother when arrested

March 4, 2008 - Cemetery Shooting Ruled Justified

March 3, 2008 - Felony gang charges filed in Marsh Junior High shooting

February 14, 2008 - Chico kidnapping case ended yesterday with final defendant being sent to prison

February 14, 2008 - Former Chico Police Officer charged with filing false police report

January 22, 2008 - A 46 year-old Chico resident sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison

January 7, 2008 - Be Careful of Unlicensed Contractors

December 19, 2007 - A Chico gang member was sentenced today to 16 years in prison for his role in a home invasion robbery.

October 15, 2007 - Game Warden Shooting Ruled "Justified Homicide"

April 12, 2007 - Shooting ruled justified in attempted "suicide by cop"

March 31, 2007 - Woman pleads guilty to drunk driving, injuring 5 in pedicab crash

March  7, 2007 - Woman commits fraud on top of fraud while in jail

January 5, 2007 - IHSS Fraud - Justin Woodruff

December 28, 2006 - Bad Check Holiday 2006

November 21, 2006 - Drunken Teen Parties Lead to Prosecution of Parent

October 5, 2006 - Gang Shooting Suspect Sentenced

October 3, 2006 - Gang Member Sentenced to Maximum Term of Eight Years

September 22, 2006 - Underground Economy Sweep Nets Several

July 13, 2006 - Nord Toxic Burn Case Concludes

July 12, 2006 - Chico Man Sentenced in Lake Oroville Boating Death

May 12, 2006 - 2006 Identity Theft & Fraud Symposium 

March 22, 2006 - Two gang members entered felony pleas for their roles in a Chico drive by shooting

March 9, 2006 - Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse: The Road to Prosecution

February 28, 2006 - ICE Returns $20,000 to Elderly Northern California Lottery Scam Victim.  

February 3, 2006 - "Cold Hit" Snags Rapist.

January 31, 2006 - Man Jailed for Striking Police Horse.

December 8, 2005 - A Butte County Homicide case from 1984 will be featured on national television.

November 8, 2005 - Driver in Collision that killed fetus enters plea.

October 28, 2005 - Chi Tau Fraternity Hazing Case.

October 24, 2005 - Officer Involved Shooting Incident.

News Articles

December 29, 2007 - Editorial Hits and misses

December 29, 2007 - Scammers find real estate a sweet target

December 28, 2007 - Local founder of DEC Program honored by President

November 2, 2007 - Oroville Police warn about fake Wal-Mart money orders

May 28, 2007 - District Attorney teaches public about fraud, identity theft

May 23, 2007 - Horowitz talks at D.A.'s symposium

May 23, 2007 - Consumer advocate David Horowitz talks about fraud

March 10, 2007 - And the scams continue

March 1, 2007 - OPD and District Attorney warn about Internet scams

February 8, 2007 - Deputies cleared in Taser death

February 8, 2007 - Deputies cleared in Taser death

January 31, 2007 - Fraud and scam alerts by District Attorney's Office

October 21, 2006 - DA's Office warns public about frauds and scams

May 20, 2006 - DA's forum focuses on educating public - Chico Enterprise Record

May 20, 2006 - Protecting your identity and children - Oroville Mercury Register

May 19, 2006 - Protect yourself from fraud - Oroville Mercury Register

May 19, 2006 - A life changed: Former Mafia boss tells cops about fraud and organized crime - Chico Enterprise Record

May 16, 2006 - Fraud forum will feature former Mafia kingpin - Chico Enterprise Record

April 10, 2006 - Oroville's Own District Attorney Mike Ramsey - Oroville Mercury Register

January 31, 2006 - Arrest made in Butte ATM card deductions - Appeal-Democrat

January 26, 2006 - Gridley clerk defrauds customers - Oroville Mercury Register

November 28, 2005 - 3 Chi Tau men plead guilty to felony charges - The Orion Online

November 18, 2005 - Ten people arrested in DA's bad check sweep - Chico Enterprise Record

November 14, 2005 - A Fraternity Hazing Gone Wrong - National Public Radio

October 28, 2005 - Cuffed and jailed: Fraternity brothers sentenced after guilty pleas in hazing death - Chico Enterprise Record

June 23, 2005 - 'Butteants' and 'methamphibians': a horror story - Chico News and Review