Riverside District Attorney names top employees

The top employees of the Riverside District Attorney's Office were honored at the Green River Golf Club in Corona on Feb. 27. Jennifer Stevenson was named prosecutor of the year. “Each day, the dedicated professionals of the District Attorney’s Office work tirelessly to pursue justice on behalf of the victims we serve across Riverside County,” said District Attorney Mike Hestrin. “The recipients of this year’s Justice Awards represent the very best of our office. Their integrity, commitment, and excellence make a meaningful difference in the safety and well-being of our community.” Prosecutor of the Year: Jennifer Stevenson Western Felony Prosecutor of the Year: Meg Holtman Eastern Felony Prosecutor of the Year: Melissa Kahal Mid-County Felony Prosecutor of the Year: Sam Taloa Southwest Felony Prosecutor of the Year: Lindsay McDowell Appellate Prosecutor of the Year: Matt Murray Crime Prevention Specialist of the Year: Carlos Romo Countywide Filing Prosecutor of the Year: Allison Roach Countywide Juvenile Prosecutor of the Year: Patrick Farrell Countywide Misdemeanor Prosecutor of the Year: Mallorie Jones Countywide SPR Prosecutor of the Year: Michael Keating Countywide Paralegal of the Year: Marissa Gonzales Countywide Paralegal of the Year: Gabriel Sanchez Rojas Countywide Investigator of the Year: Mark Lee Countywide Technician of the Year: Enrique Maciel Countywide Victim Services Specialist of the Year: Rene Stephens Countywide Clerical Employee of the Year: Arturo Anguiano Countywide Administration Employee of the Year Communications Division: Eliana Lopez Countywide Administration Employee of the Year: Ava Denning Countywide DVS Technician of the Year: Juan Maciel Countywide Achievement/Leadership Award: Vincent Zannelli Countywide Group Award: Eastern Region Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Integrated Trial Team Admin. Region Group Award: Trial Prep Support Unit Mid-County Region Group Award: Clerical Southwest Group Award: Homicide Integrated Trial Team Special Prosecutions Region Group Award: Organized Retail Theft