NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Frank Leslie Blessing (DOB 06/26/67), of Simi Valley, has been charged with multiple felony offenses stemming from a violent ...incident that resulted in significant property damage and the attempted murder of a police officer. Blessing is charged with one count of attempted murder of a peace officer, one count of assault upon a peace officer, three counts of felony vandalism, and two counts of battery on a peace officer or nurse. He also faces several special allegations and aggravating factors, including use of a deadly weapon, and the crime involved great violence. Blessing made his first court appearance on June 1, 2026, where his arraignment was continued. Judge Paul Feldman called the alleged conduct “egregious” and held Blessing in custody with no bail after prosecutors successfully argued he remains a danger to the community.
“The allegations describe a deliberate and escalating series of violent acts,” said District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. “Using a car to allegedly attempt to murder a police officer is a heinous act that requires the strongest of consequences.”
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State Route 126 is one of Ventura County’s busiest and most dangerous roadways.
A few extra miles per hour can mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy.
Slow down on... State Route 126. Safe speeds save lives.
More than 1,000 people attended last week’s Reiter Affiliated Companies Employee Resource Fair, where Investigative Assistants Aimee Spriggs and Michelle Serrano proudly represented our office.
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They connected with community members, shared information about our services, and highlighted resources available through our Child Abduction & Recovery Unit (CARU). Thank you to Reiter Affiliated Companies for hosting this great event and to Aimee and Michelle for their outstanding outreach efforts!
June is Pride Month. 🌈
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office stands with the LGBTQ+ community and remains committed to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of every person... we serve.
Happy Pride!
We were honored to have Art Bliss accept the Champion for Hope award on behalf of his late wife, Hon. Colleen Toy White, at the 2026 Voices of Hope Gala.
Judge White dedicated 18 years to ...serving Ventura County in the District Attorney’s Office before going on to serve 23 years on the Ventura County Superior Court bench. As a judge, her vision and leadership helped create the Domestic Violence Court, an accomplishment she considered among her proudest. She also established the Ventura County Superior Court Self Help Center, providing free resources and guidance on divorce, child custody, and restraining orders for those in need.
Judge White’s compassion, fairness, and unwavering commitment to victims and survivors left a lasting impact on Ventura County that will continue to be felt for generations.
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Javier Gomez (DOB 11/22/05), of Thousand Oaks, was sentenced on May 26, 2026, to five years in state prison for a ...racially-motivated baseball bat attack on an African American man. Gomez previously pled guilty on April 27, 2026, to one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon. He also admitted all aggravating factors and charged special allegations, including the gang allegation, hate crime allegation and causing great bodily injury.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Hayley Moyer, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Major Crime Gangs Unit, prosecuted the case.
“This brutal, racially motivated attack was fueled by hate and carried out with shocking violence,” Ms. Moyer said. “Ventura County prosecutors will not tolerate gang-related violence or crimes targeting individuals because of their race. This sentence holds the defendant accountable and reflects the serious harm inflicted on the victim and our community.”
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We are proud to congratulate Congresswoman Julia Brownley on being honored as this year’s Hope Hero at the 2026 Voices of Hope Gala.
Representing communities across Ventura County and the ...Conejo Valley, Congresswoman Brownley has been a steadfast advocate for survivors of violence, veterans, and working families. Through her leadership, more than $1.6 million in federal funding has been secured to expand critical services for survivors and their families through the Carmen Ramirez Family Justice Center in Oxnard and the East County Family Justice Center in Thousand Oaks.
Her commitment to safer, healthier communities continues to make a lasting impact throughout Ventura County. Congratulations, Congresswoman Brownley, and thank you for your unwavering support of survivors and families in need.
Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation
Ventura County Family Justice Center
What an incredible night under the stars at the Hope Gala. ✨
We are grateful to everyone who came together to support the Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation and its mission to... bring hope, healing, and support to survivors in our community.
Thank you to our generous donors, sponsors, supporters, and every guest who attended and helped make the evening so special. Your support continues to spread hope and make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.
Together, we are building a stronger, safer, and more compassionate Ventura County. 💜
Please join us in welcoming Alexis Cardenas to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Alexis was sworn in this morning as a Victim Advocate by Chief Deputy District Attorney Brent Nibecker ...and officially joined our team dedicated to supporting victims and survivors throughout the criminal justice process.
Victim Advocates play an important role in helping individuals and families navigate difficult circumstances by providing resources, guidance, and compassionate support every step of the way. We are excited to have Alexis as part of the office and look forward to the work she will do serving our community.