A judge ruled on Monday that Chula Vista officer Johan Jacobo is eligible for a diversion program. He must complete community service and write a letter of apology.

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — A Chula Vista police officer charged with hitting and killing a motorcyclist in June 2025 may avoid jail time after a judge paused criminal proceedings and ruled he qualifies for a diversion program. 

Officer Johan Jacobo, who faces a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter, could have his case dismissed after 24 months, if he follows the terms of the agreement with the court, which includes completing community service and remaining on good behavior. Jacobo was also ordered to write a letter of apology to the victim’s family.



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Neither Jacobo nor his family commented to News 8 as they left the courtroom.

Simon Robledo, 28, was killed in June of 2025.  According to prosecutors, the collision happened at Windingwalk Street and Olympic Parkway. Officer Jacobo was responding to a disturbance call and ran a red light, colliding with Robledo who was on his motorcycle. Prosecutors said Jacobo did not have his lights or sirens activated. 

According to court paperwork, defense attorneys pointed out that investigators determined Robledo was traveling between 90 and 100 miles per hour prior to the collision. 

Robledo’s family strongly opposed the defendant’s request for diversion. 

In court filings, Robledo’s mother wrote a letter to the judge, expressing the pain her family continues to endure following the crash. She said her son was a husband and a father. She told the judge she will never be able to spend time with her son, never see him accomplish his dreams, never hold or hug him on special occasions. She said his death has left a void in their lives. 

Judge Enrique Camarena made it clear, under the law, Jacobo is eligible for diversion. As part of the diversion agreement, Jacobo must complete 150 hours of community service, take a defensive driving course, attend therapy, and write an apology letter to Robledo’s family. If Jacobo fails to meet these requirements and doesn’t maintain good behavior for the next two years, the judge has the authority to reinstate criminal proceedings.

News 8 spoke to Robledo’s mother, Linda Ramirez, via text following Monday’s hearing. She provided the following statement:

“I respectfully disagree with the judge’s decision regarding Officer Jacobo. The loss of my son’s life is irreversible, and I believe the circumstances warranted full accountability through the judicial process. Officer Jacobo was entrusted with significant authority and received specialized training to protect and serve the public. Individuals who hold such responsibilities should be held to the highest standards when their actions result in the loss of a human life. Our family continues to grieve this profound loss, and we believe the facts should have been examined in a trial so that full accountability and transparency could be achieved.

My son lost his future and our family lost someone we loved dearly we continue to live with that loss every day and it is heartbreaking to feel that justice was not served.”

Currently, there is a civil lawsuit related to the incident still progressing through the legal system.