Press Releases
Davis Murderer Denied Parole
Daniel Wehner executed two UC Davis students in 1980 Press Release (Woodland, CA) - September 1, 2017 - Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that convicted murderer Daniel Wehner was denied parole for the eleventh time on Thursday, August 31, 2017, by a...
Picnic Day Defendants Enter No Contest Pleas for Assault on Officers
Four defendants accepted responsibility by admitting Felony Resisting and a Misdemeanor Battery on police officers. Defendants will have a unique opportunity for future dismissal of the most serious conviction through a local restorative justice program. Press Release...
Fraud Alert: Beware of phony Jury Duty Summons phone calls
Press Release (Woodland, CA) August 30, 2017 - Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig is warning residents to be aware of fraudulent telephone calls from people posing as law enforcement or the Yolo County Superior Court claiming that you missed your jury duty...
Yolo County Man Convicted of Possessing Child Pornography
Quin Martin had over 29,000 pornographic images on his computer Press Release (Woodland, CA) August 28, 2017 - District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced today a Yolo County Jury found 33-year-old Quin Martin guilty of possessing child pornography on August 24, 2017....
District Attorney Encourages the Public to Offer Comments to State Prison Officials on Parole Regulations
Press Release (Woodland, CA) - August 25th, 2017 - The California Department of Corrections announced that the period for public comment is open on the implementation of Proposition 57. On November 8, 2016, voters approved Proposition 57, also known as the Public...
District Attorney and Sheriff Announce New Effort for Cannabis Enforcement in Yolo County
Press Release Woodland, CA – August 15, 2017 – Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig and Sheriff Ed Prieto announced today that the two offices will work closely to enforce cannabis cultivation laws in Yolo County. The offices of the District Attorney and the...
MCCC Justice Leadership Awards Luncheon Scheduled – Nominations Sought
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – August 4, 2017 The Yolo County District Attorney’s Multi-Cultural Community Council announces their Justice Leadership Awards Luncheon which will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at the Yolo County Atrium...
District Attorney Recovers Restitution for Victims of Bad Check Writers
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – August 4, 2017 - District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that past year has been very successful for the Yolo County District Attorney Check Prosecution Unit. For the fiscal year 2016-2017, a total of $161,813 in restitution was...
DA’s Office Releases Four-Year Report on Neighborhood Court Program
Report Provides Comprehensive Analysis of Program Development, Challenges, and Achievements from 2013 to Present Press Release (Woodland, CA) – August 2, 2017 – District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced the release of a comprehensive “Four-Year Report on Neighborhood...
West Sacramento Man Sentenced To 42 Years in State Prison For Vehicular Manslaughter and Domestic Violence
Press Release (Woodland, CA) – July 21, 2017 - District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that on July 20, 2017, the Honorable Paul K. Richardson sentenced 33-year-old West Sacramento man Steven Hendrix on two separate cases. First, the Court sentenced the Hendrix on one...