A Santa Paula man has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder following a horrific, double-fatal crash in Oxnard that killed Tranquilino Carbrizal Ortiz and Jose Luis Martinez Perez.
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David Mora is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and traveling more than 100 mph when he allegedly ran a red light at Victoria Avenue and Doris Avenue on September 25, striking two vehicles. The crash ultimately involved eight vehicles and left others injured.
“This was a horrific and entirely preventable crash that claimed two lives and left others injured,” said District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. “Driving under the influence is a deadly choice, and when that choice results in the loss of innocent lives, our office will pursue the strongest charges supported by the evidence.”
Deputy District Attorney Erin Weilbacher of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office DUI Unit is prosecuting the case.
Mora pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody with bail set at $5 million.
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that David Mora (DOB 06/10/97), of Santa Paula, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and DUI Read morecharges for the double-fatal traffic crash that killed Tranquilino Carbrizal Ortiz and Jose Luis Martinez Perez. Mora is charged with DUI causing injury and driving with a .08% blood alcohol causing injury. He also faces several special allegations related to crash, including causing bodily injury or death to more than one victim, great bodily injury in commission of a felony, and drunk driving priors.
“This was a horrific and entirely preventable crash that claimed two lives and left others injured,” said District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. “Driving under the influence is a deadly choice, and when that choice results in the loss of innocent lives, our office will pursue the strongest charges supported by the evidence.”
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Pedro Munoz (DOB 07/01/83), of Ventura, pled guilty on October 5, 2026, to the first-degree murder of Marcos Read moreGuzman Reyes. Munoz also admitted several special allegations and factors in aggravation, including the use of a deadly weapon, the crime involving great violence and that he was on parole at the time he committed the murder.
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Today, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a proclamation.
We were proud to stand together with our partners at the Coalition for FamilyRead more Harmony and Interface Children & Family Services, along with the Ventura County Family Justice Center, to recognize the importance of supporting survivors and working together to end domestic violence.
Partnership is everything. 💜
Chief Deputy District Attorney Brent Nibecker and Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation Executive Director Tina Knight attended the Soroptimists of Oxnard’s annual Bras for Causes event Read moreover the weekend.
Tina was one of the keynote speakers at the event, which raises funds for mastectomy kits for those fighting breast cancer. This year’s event also helped raise funds to build out a clothing closet for victims fleeing violence at the future Carmen Ramirez Family Justice Center in Oxnard.
We are grateful to the Soroptimists of Oxnard for their continued support of our community and survivors of violence.
Support the Foundation and help expand services for survivors this Domestic Violence Awareness Month: https://www.vcfjcfoundation.org/donate.html
Behind every domestic violence case is a team working to protect survivors, pursue accountability and help families navigate the criminal justice system.
Our Domestic Violence Unit works Read moreevery day with law enforcement, victim advocates and community partners to investigate and prosecute domestic violence cases throughout Ventura County.
This month, we’ll be highlighting the people and resources that support survivors and families affected by domestic violence.
#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
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The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Khambray Antoine Holloway (DOB 04/26/92), of Oxnard, was convicted by a jury on September 30, 2026, of filing aRead more false or forged document to steal ownership of an Oxnard home.
“This case was about trying to take a $4.8 million home with a few pieces of paper,” Deputy District Attorney Meighann Mahoney said. “The defendant claimed an ownership interest he did not have and then used it in a deed. This conviction recognizes the importance of protecting the integrity of our public records and holding people accountable when they knowingly use false information to try to obtain someone else’s property.”
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Earlier this week, Chief Deputy District Attorney Kevin Drescher spoke with Mr. Fitzpatrick’s senior Government class at Foothill Technology High School about the role of the Ventura County Read moreDistrict Attorney’s Office in the criminal justice system.
It was a great opportunity to connect with students, answer their questions and give them a firsthand look at the work of a prosecutor’s office.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation sponsored by Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko that strengthens wildfire prevention requirements during vegetation Read moreclearing operations and clarifies responsibility for complying with fire safety laws.
Assembly Bill 2075, authored by Assemblymember Steve Bennett and sponsored by District Attorney Nasarenko, was introduced in response to the 2024 Mountain Fire in Ventura County. The Mountain Fire burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of structures after a smaller vegetation fire caused during a brush clearing effort reignited days later due to lingering hot debris.
AB 2075 establishes clear, consistent requirements for fire suppression equipment during vegetation clearing operations. The law requires basic firefighting tools, including shovels and fire extinguishers, to be attached to or carried in a motor vehicle while performing brush clearance. Workers on foot using power tools must also have a fire extinguisher within 25 feet and a sufficient number of shovels readily available.
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