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Please join us in welcoming our newest Victim Advocate, Jaidi Cazares, to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office!
Jaidi was officially sworn in today by Chief Deputy District Attorney Brent Nibecker. We’re excited to have her join our team and look forward to the important work she’ll do supporting victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process.
Welcome to the team, Jaidi!
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NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Rejean Morgan Tabor (DOB 06/26/91), of Simi Valley, was found competent to stand trial in the case involving an alleged strangulation attack inside a Simi Valley Target store.
The court’s September 10, 2026, competency finding allows the criminal case to move forward. Tabor remains in custody with bail set at $750,000. He is charged with felony willful, deliberate, premeditated attempted murder, along with two misdemeanor counts of battery, one misdemeanor count of assault, and one misdemeanor count of child abuse for allegedly inflicting injury on a minor.
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NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Gerardo Arroyo Almanza (DOB 04/23/89), of Simi Valley, was sentenced to 39 years 4 months to life in state prison for the murder of his father, Alfredo Arroyo Sancen. Almanza previously pled guilty on August 3, 2026, to second-degree murder and three counts of criminal threats against additional family members. He also admitted to a prior strike offense and a special allegation for the use of a weapon.
Family members provided victim impact statements to the court, including Jose Iglesias-Arroyo, who spoke about the profound personal impact of the loss of his grandfather.
“To me this is not just a case or a headline, this is my grandfather, this is my family,” Iglesias-Arroyo said.
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Our Trakr carries the name of a hero.
Our Courthouse Facility Dog, Trakr, was named after the German Shepherd search and rescue dog who, alongside his handler James Symington, helped locate the last known survivor found at Ground Zero following the September 11 attacks.
25 years later, we honor that legacy of courage and service.
We Remember. 🇺🇸
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Twenty-five years later, we remember.
On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. Today, we honor the 2,977 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless families and communities whose lives were changed that day.
From the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, we remember the courage, sacrifice and service shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
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A statement from District Attorney Erik Nasarenko regarding the recent antisemitic vandalism in the City of Ventura.
Anyone who may have witnessed the vandalism or has relevant video, information, or other evidence is urged to contact Ventura Police Detective Daniel Strautman at 805-339-4466.
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