NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Gonzalo Robles Zurita (DOB 10/10/88), of Oxnard, has been charged with felony workers’ compensation insurance fraud for ...allegedly claiming that an arm injury he received in 2022 occurred at his place of employment. He is also charged with one felony count of attempted perjury under oath for statements made during a sworn deposition regarding the arm injury. Zurita made his first court appearance on September 11, 2025, where he pled not guilty to all charges.
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Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, observed September 15 through October 15. This month recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans whose ...impact continues to shape our communities and our nation.
The Ventura County Family Justice Center is decorated for the occasion. Throughout the month, we will introduce you to some of the incredible people who work there.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #VenturaCounty
Today we join in celebrating National Police Woman Day! 👮♀️💙
The District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation is proud to honor the women investigators who serve with ...dedication, professionalism, and courage. Your commitment to justice and the vital role you play in protecting Ventura County make a lasting difference every day.
#NationalPoliceWomanDay #VCDA #BureauOfInvestigation
NEWS RELEASE:
Assembly Bill 1344, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and sponsored by Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, successfully passed out of the State Assembly on ...Monday, September 8, and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration. The bill would authorize a pilot program allowing district attorneys in select counties to directly petition the courts for Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs), commonly referred to as “Red Flag Laws.”
“When someone poses an imminent threat of violence to themselves or others by having a firearm, gun violence restraining orders can be a lifesaving tool,” said District Attorney Nasarenko. “Local prosecutors are uniquely qualified to assist law enforcement in obtaining these restraining orders and AB 1344 gives us the legal authority to step in and prevent tragedy before it happens. I urge the Governor to sign Assemblymember Irwin’s sensible bill into law.”
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🇺🇸 We will never forget. Honoring the lives lost and the heroes of September 11, 2001.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Ray Allan Villanueva III (DOB 10/21/66) of Moorpark, and Jimmy Daniel Coronado (DOB 09/12/81) of Oxnard, have ...been charged with bribery for soliciting a bribe from a contractor in return for a building permit in the City of Thousand Oaks. Villanueva is a Building Inspector for the City of Thousand Oaks. Both men were arrested today by Investigators with the District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation.
“City employees must serve the public honestly, not try to profit from their position,” said District Attorney Nasarenko. “When someone is alleged to have abused their authority, it hurts trust in local government, undermines public safety, and shakes our confidence that the permitting process is fair and impartial.”
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NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jacob Saldivar (DOB 06/01/02), of Oxnard, pled guilty on September 8, 2025, to 12 felonies including the murder of Charles ...Barber in 2019. Before and after the murder, Saldivar committed a series of crimes which he pled guilty to, including seven counts of robbery, two counts of residential burglary, sodomy of a person under 18, and unlawful sexual intercourse.
Due to the violent nature and Saldivar’s crimes, Ventura County prosecutors argued and were successful at transferring the case to adult court.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Theresa Pollara, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Homicides Unit, prosecuted the case.
“The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to protecting the safety of our community and in the case of Saldivar, made the choice to transfer him from juvenile to adult court, a choice that is never taken lightly but provided the best opportunity to rehabilitate a violent youthful offender,” Ms. Pollara said.
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👏 Supervising District Attorney Investigator Heather Tallent recently taught a course on juvenile law at the Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center.
Investigator Tallent shared ...her expertise with future law enforcement professionals, helping prepare the next generation to serve and protect our community. 💼⚖️👮♀️
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