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'Did You Know...?'
Issue 2, 2016
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Welcome to the second installment of our 'Did You Know...?' newsletter for 2016.
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In this issue:
- Department of Justice honors DA O'Malley & H.E.A.T. Watch program
- DA O'Malley welcomes 5th cohort to the Justice Academy
- 9th Annual Family Justice Center Gala
- DA O'Malley receives award from Soroptimists International
- Join us for Women's History Month event at the ACFJC!
- Felony verdicts
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Department of Justice Honors DA O'Malley
& H.E.A.T. Watch Program
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At our recent Bay Area H.E.A.T. Coalition (BAHC) training on February 24, DA Nancy O'Malley was recognized by the Department of Justice for her contribution, and that of her
H.E.A.T. Watch program, to anti-trafficking efforts in the Bay Area.
Special Agent Donna Uzzell presented DA O'Malley with the framed photo of one of the award-winning billboards on a bus shelter in downtown Oakland, as well as copies of the DOJ film to which DA O'Malley and the H.E.A.T. Watch team contributed.
Uzzell is Special Agent in Charge at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and a consultant with Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC), which contracts with the U.S. Department of Justice to oversee the AMBER Alert Technical Assistance and Training Program.
L-R: Maia Sciupac, DA Nancy O'Malley, and Special Agent Donna Uzzell.
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DA O'Malley Speaks to Justice Academy
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In February, DA Nancy O'Malley welcomed the fifth cohort of the DA's Justice Academy (DAJA) students to the program.
She spoke to the students about her role as a District Attorney and her dedication to serving the community in her chosen field. DA O'Malley also talked about witnessing first-hand how victims were impacted by crime and the justice system, and about her committment to taking the fight for victims' rights to Sacramento to gain greater protection for them under the law.
DAJA is a six month learning and working experience for high school students ages 16 and up who are interested in pursuing the study of law, justice, social justice, and the courts. Read more about the DAJA program...
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Outreach Team Addresses Seniors
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On February 24, 2016, DDA Georgia Santos and Community Outreach Coordinator Rebecca Tse did a joint presentation in Chinese and English at the Vietnamese Community Center.
More than 50 seniors came to hear Georgia and Rebecca speak on a range of issues that affect them, including the role of the DA's Office and the services we provide through the Alameda County Family Justice Center. DDA Santos also spoke about domestic violence, and the innovative way in which we prosecute domestic violence cases.
If you wish to have a speaker from the DA's Office at your next meeting or function, please contact the
Speakers Bureau or call us on (510) 272-6222.
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9th Annual Family Justice Center Gala
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On January 30, 2016, nearly 300 people filled the grand ballroom at the Airport Hilton Oakland to attend the 9th Annual Gala for the Alameda County Family Justice Center. The event was well attended by supporters who gave generously to support the ACFJC’s significant work in the community.
Opening remarks were given by KTVU news anchor Frank Somerville about understanding the human stories. District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley and US Congressman Eric Swalwell spoke about the impact the ACFJC has for victims of violence in our community, and a short film was shown highlighting the accomplishments of the center over the past decade.
The funds raised at the Gala help develop and sustain the ACFJC's numerous innovative programs, such as STEP-UP (a women's empowerment and life skills program), Camp HOPE (a summer camp experience for children who have witnessed domestic violence), the Legal Clinic, and Natalie's Nook (a space with programs for children aged 0-5 to encourage reading and learning).
To learn more about the Alameda County Family Justice Center, please visit ACFJC.org or call (510) 267-8800 to schedule a visit.
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DA O'Malley Receives Award from Soroptimists
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Recently, DA Nancy O'Malley was selected by the membership of Soroptimist International of Oakland to receive the 2016 Ruby Award for her work with victims of crime, particularly victims of human trafficking. She was presented with the award at a luncheon on February 27, 2016, at the Camron-Stanford House in Oakland.
The Ruby Award honors a recipient who has worked to improve the lives of women and girls, and who has had a significant impact on the lives of women and girls in her community. Additionally, the club donates the monetary portion of the award to a non-profit organization, and DA O'Malley selected the Alameda County Family Justice Center to receive the donation.
Soroptimist International a civic organization formed in Oakland in 1921 by professional women, and its membership is open to women and men. The mission of the organization is to improve the lives of women and girls, both locally and globally.
L-R: DA Nancy O'Malley with Soroptimist International of Oakland President, Cheryl Poncini.
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Join us for a Women's History Month Event!
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In honor of Women's History Month in March, the Alameda County Family Justice Center is hosting the 'Women Celebrating Women' event.
The event takes place on Thursday, March 31st between 11pm and 1pm. There will be speakers, poets, and artists sharing their journeys in a welcoming environment with great food and music. Clients from ACFJC programs will also be displaying the vision boards they have created for their lives.
We hope you can join us!
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People v Leonard Charles Jones
On February 23, 2016, a jury found defendant Leonard Charles Jones guilty of attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Read more...
Defendant Jones is scheduled to be sentenced on May 6, 2016.
The case was prosecuted by DDA Veronica Rios Reddick with assistance from DA Inspectors Frank Bonifacio and Sheralyn Padua, and Victim-Witness Advocate Nadia Bueno.
People v Elroy Pedro Gomez
On February 18, 2016, a jury found defendant
Elroy Pedro Gomez guilty of willful, deliberate, premeditated attempted murder with an enhancement for using a deadly weapon and causing great bodily injury, assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily injury, and possession of ammunition by a felon.
Read more...
Defendant Eloy Pedro Gomez is due to be sentenced on April 11, 2016.
The case was prosecuted by DDA Ashley Dodson with the assistance of DA Inspectors Gus Galindo and Frank Bonifacio, and Victim-Witness advocate Nadia Bueno.
People v Duane Alan Nailor
On February 8, 2016, a jury convicted Duane Alan Nailor of attempted voluntary manslaughter, mayhem, assault with a deadly weapon, and evasion of a peace officer. Read more...
On February 10, 2016, the defendant withdrew his not guilty by reason of insanity plea. Defendant Duane Alan Nailor is scheduled to be sentenced on March 9, 2016.
The case was prosecuted by DDA Gemma Daggs with the assistance of DA Inspector Thomas Cleary and Victim-Witness Advocate Rhoden Briones.
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A detailed description of all recent Felony verdicts can be found at our website.
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Do you have a question for the District Attorney?
If you would like to see a particular question answered in our next newsletter, please email us at
info@alcoda.org.
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HEAT Watch is the anti-human trafficking program run by the DA's Office. It coordinates the response to help fight trafficking in the Bay Area and beyond.
Point of View
The well-known legal educational tool written and published by the DA's Office.
Find out when the next court date is for a particular case. Available 24/7.
Find out the custody status of a person of interest. Available 24/7.
We provide speakers for your next school or community meeting who come to you with decades of expertise about the law, the criminal justice system and how we at the DA's Office can help you if you have been the victim of a crime.
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