NEWS RELEASE:
The Ventura County Family Justice Center (VCFJC) has received a boost in its ability to help victims and survivors reach safety and support. The VCFJC was selected as one of only 15... Family Justice Centers in the nation to receive $10,000 in Uber for Business credits through Hope Rides, a new partnership between Alliance for HOPE International and Uber aimed at eliminating transportation barriers for those experiencing violence or abuse.
“Reliable transportation should never stand between a survivor and safety,” said Chief Deputy District Attorney Brent Nibecker, who oversees the VCFJC. “This generous award ensures victims can access the trauma-informed services they need, whether it’s assistance in seeking a restraining order, legal support, or emergency resources. We are deeply grateful to Alliance for HOPE International and Uber for recognizing this critical need and investing in our community.”
Ventura County Family Justice Center
READ MORE:
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/02/ventura-county-family-justice-center-receives-10000-in-uber-hope-rides-to-support-survivors-access-to-critical-services
Today we recognize National Prosecutors Day and thank the dedicated prosecutors who serve our community every day.
From those just beginning their careers to our most experienced attorneys, ...our prosecutors work tirelessly in the pursuit of justice, public safety, and fairness. Their commitment to ethical decision-making, victim advocacy, and the rule of law makes a meaningful difference for the residents of Ventura County.
We are grateful for your professionalism, integrity, and service to the public.
Are you a CA POST peace officer looking to utilize your investigation skills or your second career? The Ventura County District Attorney's Office may be the right place for you.
Visit ...the recruitment bulletin to read more about the position and how to apply. Ventura County is the best place to work and live.
Recruitment Bulletin information: https://bit.ly/3NT9ChH
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February is Black History Month.
Since 1976, every American president has designated February to celebrate the remarkable contributions and lasting impact of Black Americans. The Ventura ...County District Attorney’s Office is proud to join the County of Ventura in honoring this history and reaffirming our commitment to fairness, accountability, and equal justice for all.
NEWS RELEASE:
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Mysti Lee Ary (DOB 01/29/77), of Bakersfield, has been charged with felony fleeing the scene of an accident ...causing permanent, serious injury for a June 15, 2025, accident along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Ary made her first court appearance today in Ventura County Superior Court where she pled not guilty.
READ MORE: https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/01/bakersfield-woman-charged-in-alleged-hit-and-run-on-pacific-coast-highway
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that a 17-year-old juvenile has been charged with Penal Code section 422.3(a), a new criminal threats law that took ...effect on January 1, 2026. The charge stems from a threat to carry out a school shooting at R.J. Frank Academy Middle School in Oxnard.
Penal Code section 422.3(a) makes it a crime to threaten death or great bodily injury to people at schools, daycare centers, workplaces, houses of worship, or medical facilities, including threats made by phone calls, text messages, images, or online posts. The law was created to allow law enforcement to intervene when threats cause fear and disruption, even if no weapon is ultimately found. While similar to the existing criminal threat statute, it differs in that the threat may be made towards a location and need not be made to a specific person.
“This new law gives law enforcement and prosecutors an important tool to address credible threats before violence occurs,” said District Attorney Nasarenko. “Threats against schools will always be taken seriously, and early intervention is critical to keeping our students and educators safe.”
READ MORE: https://da.venturacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Juvenile-Charged-Under-New-Criminal-Threats-Law-for-Oxnard-School-Shooting-Threat.pdf
Five years ago this week, Erik Nasarenko became the Ventura County District Attorney.
Five years of progress.
Five years of results.
This is The First Five in 55 seconds.