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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Simranjit Singh Sekhon (DOB 01/07/90), of Bakersfield, pled guilty on November 6, 2026, to kidnapping to commit Read morerape and admitted the aggravating factor of taking advantage of a position of trust.
Sekhon, an Uber driver, picked up the victim outside a Thousand Oaks bar at approximately 1:00 a.m. on November 27, 2025, to transport her to her home in Camarillo. The victim, who was intoxicated, fell asleep during the ride. After the trip should have concluded, Sekhon continued driving the unconscious victim around Camarillo and sexually assaulted her.
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Over the weekend, courthouse dog Star was at the Thousand Oaks memorial for the 8th annual remembrance of the Borderline 12, offering comfort to those who gathered to honor and remember the 12 lives Read morelost.
Victim Advocate Andrea Stewart and East County Family Justice Center Project Manager Christine Mitchell were also there to show their support.
We will never forget. ❤️
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Eber Bonilla Lopez (DOB 02/20/86), of Pomona, CA, was convicted by a jury on November 6, 2026, of all 27 felony Read morecounts he faced for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar organized retail theft conspiracy. The jury found Bonilla Lopez guilty of 13 counts of organized retail theft, three counts of grand theft, three counts of receiving stolen property valued over $950, and eight counts of conspiracy to commit a crime. Jurors also found true special allegations that the thefts were committed in concert and that Ventura County had jurisdiction to prosecute the offenses.
“This conviction is a significant step toward holding accountable those responsible for a sophisticated criminal enterprise that caused millions of dollars in losses to businesses across Southern California,” said District Attorney Nasarenko. “Organized retail theft is not a victimless crime. These operations hurt businesses, impact employees and ultimately drive-up costs for consumers. We will continue working with our law enforcement partners to dismantle these criminal networks and ensure those responsible face consequences.”
Senior Deputy District Attorney Brandon Ross, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Organized Retail Theft Unit, prosecuted the case.
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that a minor has been charged with three felony counts in juvenile court for the near-fatal shooting at Five Guys inRead more Oxnard where an innocent bystander was wounded. The 17-year-old is charged with shooting at an occupied building, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and buying or receiving a firearm against a court order. The teenager also faces two special allegations for intentionally discharging a firearm causing great bodily injury and personally using a firearm. He was arraigned in juvenile court and denied all charges.
The minor was 16 years old at the time of the alleged offense. Prosecutors filed a motion to transfer this case from the juvenile court to the adult court.
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This morning, District Attorney Erik Nasarenko swore in Mariana Perez Murillo as the newest Victim Advocate with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
Mariana joins us from the Read moreSanta Barbara County District Attorney’s Office, where she previously worked as a Legal Professional. We are excited to welcome her to the team and look forward to the important work ahead.
Welcome, Mariana!
Ventura County Family Justice Center
Today marks eight years since the Borderline tragedy, a night that changed Ventura County forever.
We pause to remember the 12 lives lost and honor the victims, their families, the survivorsRead more and everyone whose lives were impacted. We also recognize the strength, compassion and resilience of a community that continues to stand together in remembrance.
#BorderlineStrong
IN MEMORY:
Sgt. Ron Helus
Cody Coffman
Alaina Housley
Noel Sparks
Sean Adler
Justin Meek
Blake Dingman
Jake Dunham
Kristina Morisette
Marky Meza
Dan Manrique
Telemachus Orfanos
Today, we celebrated an exciting milestone for seven members of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office who passed the California Bar Exam and officially took their oaths of office.
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The seven new attorneys were sworn in by the Honorable Judge Paul Feldman and then took the Deputy District Attorney’s Oath of Office, administered by District Attorney Erik Nasarenko.
Congratulations to Philip Drescher, Wessal Fabela, Pooyan Jamneshan, Kyle Legge, Laura O’Connor, Juan Piñon and Colin Stackpoole!
After serving as post-bar law clerks, they are now officially Deputy District Attorneys, beginning the next chapter of their careers in public service.
We are proud to welcome them to the ranks of our prosecutors and look forward to the important work they will do serving the people of Ventura County. Congratulations!
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Ivar Laegreid (DOB 06/27/58), of Oxnard, was sentenced on November 5, 2026, to six years four months in state Read moreprison. Prosecutors were asking for 12 years eight months in prison. Laegreid was previously convicted by a jury on October 8, 2026, of seven felony counts related to drugs sales and his possession of a ghost gun.
Deputy District Attorney Devin Mirchi, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Narcotics Unit, prosecuted the case.
“The defendant brought large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine into Ventura County and sold them while armed with a ghost gun,” Mr. Mirchi said. “We are glad the defendant has been held accountable for the danger he posed to our community.”
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