NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Leann Guzman (DOB 07/06/98), of Oxnard, and Richard Mendez (DOB 05/31/99), of Oxnard, have been convicted of ...carjacking and robbery following a violent incident in Oxnard earlier this year. Several special allegations and aggravating factors were also found true, including a strike prior.
In a rarely used courtroom procedure, the co-defendant case was tried using two separate juries, one for each defendant, in the same courtroom. This let witnesses testify just once in front of both juries, while still protecting each defendant’s rights by making sure certain evidence was only seen by the jury allowed to hear it. Both juries found the defendants guilty on all charges.
“These convictions demonstrate the effectiveness of strong investigative work, innovative courtroom procedure, and the use of technology to hold violent offenders accountable,” Deputy DA Brandon Yeaton said. “No one should fear being threatened or robbed while offering a ride.”
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4fcoGAt
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jenifer Singh, AKA Jenifer Rios (DOB 11/02/78), of Thousand Oaks, pled guilty to two felony counts of grand theft of personal ...property.
READ MORE: http://bit.ly/44Vgr8H
We had a great time connecting with the community this weekend at Swap Meet Justice!
Investigative Assistant Aimee Spriggs represented our Bureau of Investigation, sharing resources and ...answering questions. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. We’re proud to be part of this ongoing outreach effort! #SwapMeetJustice #CommunityEngagement
Join us this Sunday, July 27, at Oxnard College for another Swap Meet Justice event! Our Bureau of Investigation team will be on site sharing resources and connecting with the community.
...Stop by and say hello! 👋 #SwapMeetJustice #CommunityOutreach #PublicSafety
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Trinity Trenay Stewart (DOB 09/01/99), of Ventura, has been charged with false imprisonment, child endangerment,... and possession of drug paraphernalia. She also faces aggravating factors, including that the victim was vulnerable. Stewart was arraigned this afternoon and pled not guilty to all charges.
Prosecutors objected to a defense request for Stewart to be released on her own recognizance and she remains in custody with bail set at $100,000.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4kTD5CU
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Luis Fernando Piceno (DOB 08/21/96), of Moorpark, was sentenced to five years, four months in state prison for ...the DUI crash where he struck two Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) officers in their patrol vehicles. Piceno previously pled guilty on June 16, 2025, to DUI with a .08% blood alcohol causing injury. He also admitted to three special allegations: causing great bodily injury (GBI) in commission of a felony, causing injury to more than one victim, and a drunk driving prior.
Deputy District Attorney Jillian Ewan, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office DUI Unit, prosecuted the case.
“This case shows the devastating and lasting consequences of impaired driving,” Ms. Ewan said. “We are thankful the officers are alive today. The District Attorney’s Office is committed to holding impaired drivers accountable and keeping Ventura County safe.”
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/45kt119
Simi Valley Police Department
Saving Lives Camarillo invites you to the 5K Opioid Awareness Memorial Walk on Sunday, August 3rd at Pleasant Valley Fields Park.
This important event brings our community together to ...remember lives lost to opioid abuse and raise awareness to prevent future overdoses.
📍 150 Westpark Ct., Camarillo
🕖 7:00 AM – Meet at the Saving Lives booth
🗣️ 7:10 AM – Opening message from District Attorney Erik Nasarenko
🚶 7:30 AM – Walk begins
Let’s walk in remembrance. Let’s walk for change.
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Salvador Pena Martinez (DOB 05/11/81), of Oxnard, was sentenced on July 21, 2025, to 25 years, four months in state prison for... the violent assault of his girlfriend in 2020. Martinez previously pled guilty on April 21, 2025, to inflicting corporal injury, kidnapping, criminal threats, arson of an inhabited structure, evading an officer, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, all of which are felonies. Martinez also admitted to dozens of special allegations and aggravating factors, including causing great bodily injury, that the victim was vulnerable, and strike priors.
Deputy District Attorney Rikole Kelly, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Unit, prosecuted the case.
“While the physical and emotional scars of such a brutal attack may linger, we commend the immense resilience and courage demonstrated by the victim and her family throughout this harrowing ordeal,” Ms. Kelly said. “With the resolution of this case, we hope they can now begin the process of healing and rebuilding their lives free from fear.”
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/45cTrlv