Bureau of Investigation
Senate Bill 978 (Bradford) was approved by Governor Brown on September 30, 2018. This legislation requires POST and local law enforcement agencies to conspicuously post on their websites “all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and training materials that would otherwise be available to the public” if a request was made pursuant to the California Public Records Act, located in Government Code §§ 6250 et seq. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2020. (See Penal Code § 13650.) Click here to view the full Bureau of Investigation Policy
Fatal Shooting by Oxnard Police Department Officer Found Justified
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that the review of the circumstances concerning the March 12, 2023, shooting of Adam Barcenas by Oxnard Police Department Officer Shayn Schwartz has been completed. The full report is available on the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office website and explains the District Attorney’s conclusions that Officer Schwartz acted reasonably, and the use of deadly force in self-defense was justified.
Shooting by Simi Valley Police Department Officers Found Justified
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that the review of the circumstances concerning the April 28, 2022, shooting of Derrick Padilla by Simi Valley Police Department Senior Officer David Maupin and Officer Daniel Stradling has been completed. The full report is available on the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office website and explains the District Attorney’s conclusions that Senior Officer Maupin and Officer Stradling acted reasonably, and their use of deadly force in self-defense was justified.
$1.66 Million in Federal Funding Secured for Domestic Violence Shelter at Ventura County Family Justice Center
The Ventura County Family Justice Center (FJC), a program and services administered by the District Attorney’s Office, was the recipient of $1.66 million secured by Congressman Salud Carbajal in the federal budget. The federal funding will expand services at the Ventura FJC location by increasing the number of domestic violence shelter beds once the new Emergency Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Housing project is completed. Currently, only 24 emergency shelter beds exist in Ventura County. This new project will bring up to 18 additional beds to the county.
May 28, 2024
Report on the March 12, 2023, shooting of Adam Barcenas by Oxnard Police Department Officer Shayn Schwartz.
May 28, 2024
Report on the April 28, 2022, shooting of Derrick Padilla by Simi Valley Police Department Senior Officer David Maupin and Officer Daniel Stradling
Water Board Member Sentenced for Felony Grand Theft of Water
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Daniel Naumann (DOB 12/24/57), of Camarillo, was sentenced to 30 days in Ventura County Jail, two years formal probation, and ordered to pay restitution. Prior to today’s sentencing, Naumann paid $30,000 in restitution for stealing water for his own agricultural use. Naumann previously pled guilty on March 29, 2024, to one felony count of grand theft of water.
Ventura Man Charged with Human Trafficking & Sex Crimes Against Minor
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Gerardo Hernandez Cruz (DOB 11/25/92), of Ventura, has been charged with three felony counts: human trafficking of a minor, forcible rape, and forcible sexual penetration with a minor over 14. He is also charged with four special allegations, including that the victim was particularly vulnerable.
Former Ojai Teacher Sentenced for Sex Crimes Against Student
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Paul Herder (DOB 03/20/58), of Pahoa, Hawaii, was sentenced on May 23, 2024, to 6 years 8 months prison. Herder previously pled guilty to six felony counts involving sexual conduct with a student, which included luring, digital penetration of a minor, and unlawful sexual intercourse. He also admitted special allegations that he took advantage of a position of trust or confidence to commit these offenses.
Oxnard Man Pleads Guilty to Automobile Insurance Fraud
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Enrique Gabriel Doria (DOB 11/20/97), of Oxnard, pled guilty on May 20, 2024, to one felony count of automobile insurance fraud.