News Release: Oxnard Man Found Guilty of Possessing Methamphetamine with a Loaded Firearm
VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Emmanuel Munoz Read more(DOB 12/13/90), of Oxnard, was found guilty in a court trial on October 27, 2026, of possession of methamphetamine while armed with a loaded firearm and battery against a peace officer.
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/oxnard-man-found-guilty-of-possessing-methamphetamine-with-a-loaded-firearm
News Release: Oxnard Man Sentenced for Murder While on Parole for Robbery
VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Omar Romo (DOB 12/17/88), of Read moreOxnard, was sentenced to the maximum possible term of 110 years to life in state prison for the murder of Oscar Rodriguez. Romo was previously convicted by a jury on August 21, 2026, of murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Multiple charged special allegations and aggravating factors, including personal and intentional discharge of a firearm, that Romo was on parole when the crime was committed and two strike priors, were found to be true.
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/oxnard-man-sentenced-for-murder-while-on-parole-for-robbery
News Release: Port Hueneme Man Sentenced for Murdering Bicyclist with Vehicle
VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Samuel Matthew Rocha (DOB Read more01/25/93), of Port Hueneme, was sentenced to 27 years to life in state prison for the second-degree murder of 16-year-old Pedro Valdez and related assault convictions stemming from an April 2021 incident in Port Hueneme.
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/port-hueneme-man-sentenced-for-murdering-bicyclist-with-vehicle
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at the realities of domestic violence and sharing ways we can better support survivors.
Technology can be an important Read morepart of young people's lives, but it can also be used to manipulate, threaten, or exploit them.
Young people should know they are not alone, and they are never to blame for someone else's abusive behavior.
Members of the Family Justice Center, Sally Cardona and Vicente Cazares, spent part of last weekend at Swap Meet Justice, connecting with community members and sharing information about resources andRead more support available to victims of crime and domestic violence.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped spread the word about the services available through the Ventura County Family Justice Center! 💜
News Release: Agoura Hills Man Charged with Murder at Camarillo Costco
VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Abba Avrohom Bryski (DOB 04/28/91) Read morehas been charged with murder in connection with the death of Nicholas Lang on October 20, 2026. It is further alleged that Bryski personally used a deadly weapon to commit the murder. He is also charged with resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer.
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/agoura-hills-man-charged-with-murder-at-camarillo-costco
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at the realities of domestic violence and sharing ways we can better support survivors.
Abuse can leave a survivor Read morefeeling isolated and alone. A simple message, phone call, or reminder that someone is there can make a difference.
Let survivors know they are not alone and that support is available.
Over the weekend, members of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office joined an outreach presentation at Bethel AME Church in Oxnard focused on domestic violence awareness.
Read moreSupervising Victim Advocate Sally Cardona and Deputy District Attorney Carlos Duarte participated alongside the Oxnard Police Department’s Sexual Assault and Family Protection Unit. Our victim advocates were also on hand to share information about available support and resources through Victim Services and the Family Justice Center.
Thank you to Bethel AME Church for helping bring these important conversations and resources to our community. 💜