NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Mathew Gomez (DOB 05/21/86), of Port Hueneme, was sentenced on July 15, 2026, to 22 years in state prison for ...child molestation. Gomez previously pled guilty on June 15, 2026, to three felony counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child, one felony count of unlawful transfer of a firearm, and possession for sale of a controlled substance. Gomez also admitted to the aggravating factor of the victim being particularly vulnerable.
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Join the Ventura County District Attorney's Office at the 2026 County of Ventura Career & Resource Expo!
Meet our prosecutors, investigators, victim advocates, professional staff, ...and more to learn what it's like to serve the community through a career in public service. Whether you're interested in law, investigations, victim services, communications, or administrative support, our team will be there to answer your questions and share current career opportunities.
📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 County Government Center Courtyard (between the Hall of Administration and the Hall of Justice)
We look forward to meeting you!
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko was proud to present Deputy District Attorney badges today to Miriam Arichea, Rebecca Hoffman, Meighann Mahoney, and Adam Micale.
Receiving a badge is a ...significant milestone, symbolizing the authority and responsibility to uphold justice, serve our community, and ensure the fair application of the law.
Congratulations to each of you on this well-deserved honor!
Is nothing sacred? 😩 Scammers are now coming after our favorite streaming services.
Fake emails pretending to be from Netflix, Paramount+, and other streaming platforms may claim your ...subscription is expiring, ask you to reset your password, or invite you to a fake loyalty program.
🚩 If you didn't request it, don't click it.
Instead, open the app or visit the service's official website to check your account. The only plot twist you want is in your next episode, not in your bank account.
#ScamAlert #ThinkBeforeYouClick
NEWS RELEASE:
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has been awarded $898,840 from the California Department of Insurance to continue investigating and prosecuting workers’ ...compensation insurance fraud during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The grant, awarded through the California Department of Insurance Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, funds the District Attorney’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Unit. This multidisciplinary team includes prosecutors, investigators, an investigative assistant, a forensic accountant, and an administrative assistant who work to combat insurance fraud.
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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.
For more than 40 years, survivors waited for answers.
Tonight, see how DNA technology, investigative genealogy, and relentless teamwork helped identify serial rapist Sean Patrick McNulty, ...connecting him to home invasion sexual assaults spanning from 1982 to 1997.
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, Chief Deputy District Attorney Brent Nibecker, and District Attorney Investigator Yumi Kirk are featured in tonight’s episode of Bloodline Detectives, “The Phone Call Rapist.”
📺 Airs tonight on the True Crime Channel
📲 Also streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV (Season 6, Episode 17)
This case is a powerful example of why every sexual assault kit matters. Even decades later, advances in forensic science can identify violent offenders, provide answers to survivors, and bring long-awaited closure.
#BloodlineDetectives #DNA #GeneticGenealogy #ColdCase #Justice #VenturaCountyDA #VCSAKI
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Gregory Lide (DOB 11/24/73), of Ventura, has been charged with murder for the shooting death of 34-year-old ...Brittney Stark. Lide is also charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a controlled substance with a firearm. Both are felonies. He faces special allegations, including personal and intentional discharge of a firearm and a strike prior.
Lide made his first appearance in Ventura County Superior Court today and his arraignment was continued to July 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 13. He remains in custody without bail.
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Great to welcome our friend and partner, Ambassador Ricardo Santana Velázquez from the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard, to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
District Attorney ...Erik Nasarenko appreciated the opportunity to connect and continue strengthening our partnership in service to the Ventura County community.
Consulado de México en Oxnard