News in Martinez

Report on DA Investigation into Death of Brentwood Woman Released
Martinez, California -- The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office issued findings from its investigation into the death of Yolanda Bustos Ramirez, 72, on October 3rd, 2025, six days after an encounter with Brentwood police.

DA Investigators Searching for Additional Victims in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Case
Martinez, California – Investigators with the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office are asking the public for help identifying and contacting victims in a years-long human trafficking investigation.
Martinez Resident Charged with Murder, Faces Special Circumstance Allegation
Martinez, California – The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed a felony complaint charging 36-year-old Marcos Eduardo Iriarte-Valdez of Martinez with the murder of Todd Stewart of Martinez, who was 68 years old at the time of his death.