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Ventura County District Attorney's Office
16 hours ago

NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Christian Octavio Arreola (DOB 01/16/94), of Port Hueneme, has been charged with multiple felonies stemming from a violent attack on a Port Hueneme police officer earlier this month.

Arreola is charged with attempted murder, assault upon a peace officer, battery with injury on a peace officer, and resisting an executive officer. The complaint further alleges that the crime involved great violence, that Arreola was armed with and used a weapon, and includes a special allegation related to the attempted murder of a peace officer.

“This was an attack on a police officer who was responding to a mental health crisis and attempting to protect both the individual involved and the community,” said District Attorney Nasarenko. “Violence against law enforcement officers will not be tolerated, and my office will aggressively prosecute those who commit these dangerous crimes.”

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So sad. Didn’t even have a chance at life! Poor choices.

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Ventura County District Attorney's Office
17 hours ago

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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Ida Veronica Hernandez (DOB 06/27/80) pleaded guilty on January 21, 2026, to seven felony counts of grand theft and one felony count of filing a false or forged document, arising from an extensive embezzlement scheme committed while she was employed as a bookkeeper for a Thousand Oaks medical practice. Hernandez also admitted a special allegation that the losses exceeded $100,000.

Between 2020 and 2021, Hernandez was entrusted with access to company bank accounts and financial records in her role as office manager and bookkeeper. Instead of using that access for legitimate business purposes, Hernandez transferred large sums of the business’s money into bank accounts controlled by herself and her relatives. Investigators determined that Hernandez used multiple aliases and created fictitious employees to conceal the thefts, directing payroll payments to accounts she controlled. Hernandez stole at least $556,000 from the business.

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Key words….AND family. Where was the money sent?

Please investigate Rodriguez# 5599 who works at Todd road jail for 502(c)PC for the thief of inmate social security numbers and using County computers to commit crimes along with other deputies at The facility jail...

There needs to be a black list for certain folks to never be allowed to work in a position of trust without direct supervision. These kind of career criminals target hone services type jobs including caregiving of disabled folks, childcare, pet sitting, handyman, housecleaning service etc..Some criminals go so far is to work in assisted living facilities, mental health facilities etc. and abuse patients via sex trafficking, stealing/ selling their meds.There is not enough background checking, supervision, reporting crime and accountability happening.

If she was smart she buried some. She will be out in a couple years

She will be out in less time

Excelente trabajo !!!!! 👏

Outstanding work from Ventura County Sheriff and their Team capturing this criminal👌

God sees you girlie!!

She is BOLD .. good lord ....

Which medical practice?

Mark Ford Beatz

Omg. Another mugshot?

P.O.S.

Definitely a democrat

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Ventura County District Attorney's Office
21 hours ago

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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jose Trinidad Bueno Garcia (DOB 02/11/75), of Van Nuys, was sentenced on January 21, 2026, to 15 years in state prison for leading a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation impacting Ventura County.

Garcia previously pled guilty to conspiracy to possess fentanyl for sale. At the time of his plea, Garcia admitted that the offense involved more than four kilograms of fentanyl, triggering a significant weight enhancement. He also admitted that the crime involved a large quantity of contraband and was carried out with planning, sophistication, and professionalism.

“This defendant led a drug trafficking organization responsible for moving an enormous amount of fentanyl into our community, putting countless lives at risk,” narcotics prosecutor Devin Mirchi said. “This sentence reflects the seriousness of the defendant’s conduct and sends a clear message that fentanyl trafficking will be met with significant consequences in Ventura County.”

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Please investigate Turner #4734 for possible sexual misconduct with service technician staff.. that happened on 3-13-25 at 10:23pm (check his work schedule) to see if these allegations are true

Thank you for being the only ones willing to actually show the booking photos of these criminals

Deserves the chair

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Ventura County District Attorney's Office
2 days ago

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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that four members of a sophisticated burglary crew have pled guilty to charges stemming from a coordinated commercial burglary that occurred on May 25, 2025, at 5-Star Jewelry and Dr. Conkey’s Candy and Coffee Shop in Simi Valley, resulting in losses exceeding $2 million.

“This was not a crime of opportunity,” said District Attorney Nasarenko. “These defendants planned carefully, conducted surveillance, and used specialized tools and techniques to carry out a highly sophisticated burglary that caused enormous financial harm. Their guilty pleas ensure accountability and reflect the strength of the evidence in this case.”

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I’m absolutely shocked. You guys actually showed mug shots. About time.

Please investigate Todd road facility jai for possible credit card fraud and the thief of inmates social security numbers. led by Sheriff deputy Miguel Sanchez who works in the (main jail) and Rodriguez #5599 who works at Todd road. This crime may be happening while using jail County computers violating California penal code 502c

Enough is enough, this criminals came form. Chile abusing the Visa waiver program. We should stop those benefit ASAP

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Ventura County District Attorney's Office
2 days ago

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District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Christopher Lee Wieser (DOB 08/26/80), of Oak View, was sentenced to six years in state prison for three felony domestic violence charges. A jury previously convicted Wieser on September 22, 2025, of inflicting corporal injury on a cohabitant, attempted aggravated mayhem, and assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury.

“This conviction reflects the victim’s remarkable courage and resilience in coming forward, cooperating with the prosecution, and testifying at trial,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Emily Reber, who prosecuted the case. “The victim’s strength and bravery were essential to holding the defendant accountable for his acts of violence.”

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Just “Oak view things”

6 years is a mere slap on the wrist. Justice has not been served.

I knew this guy and his ex-wife. Both were nuts!

This isn’t justice. He could have killed her. She was beat on for hours. Thats attempted murder. Six years is an embarrassment to the justice system.

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3 days ago

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