NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today the filing of felony charges against Yongan Ma (DOB 10/18/81), of Rosemead, California. Ma is charged with conspiracy to commit ...grand theft, conspiracy to commit elder fraud, and grand theft from an elder or dependent adult for his alleged role in an elder fraud scheme against a Thousand Oaks victim.
Anyone who believes they or a loved one has been the victim of a similar scam is encouraged to contact District Attorney Investigator Eric Jensen at (805) 662-1750.
The District Attorney’s Office urges all Ventura County residents, especially seniors, to be on the lookout for these common scam warning signs:
•Urgency: “You must act right now!”
•Secrecy: “Don’t tell anyone!”
•Fear: Threats that you will be arrested, sued, or lose your money if you do not comply.
•Unusual payment methods: Requests for gift cards, cryptocurrency, gold, wire transfers, or cash pickups.
•Isolation: Instructions not to contact your bank, family members, or law enforcement.
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NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that Jalen Amir Yoakum (DOB 08/07/00), of Lancaster, has been sentenced to 46 years in state prison for trafficking, ...exploiting, and abusing a young woman over several months. Yoakum was previously convicted by a jury on June 29, 2026, of human trafficking for sexual exploitation, pimping, pandering by encouragement, corporal injury to a cohabitant, and dissuading a witness by force or threat. Several special allegations and aggravating factors were also found true, including that Yoakum has a prior strike conviction, engaged in violent conduct, targeted a particularly vulnerable victim and involved another person in the commission of the crimes.
“This sentence delivers justice not only for the victim, whose courage exposed the defendant’s exploitation and abuse, but also for every person harmed by his violence,” Senior Deputy District Attorney Rikole Kelly said. “The People are grateful to the Court for recognizing the seriousness of this conduct, the full scope of the danger the defendant has posed, and the need to protect the community from further harm.”
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NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Ray Allen Villanueva III (DOB 10/21/66) of Moorpark, and Jimmy Daniel Coronado (DOB 09/12/81) of Oxnard, have ...been held to answer following a preliminary hearing on July 22, 2026, for allegations they solicited a bribe from a contractor in return for a building permit in the City of Thousand Oaks. Villanueva is a building inspector for the City of Thousand Oaks. Both men are charged with one felony count of bribery.
“The public deserves confidence that building permits are issued based on the law, not personal favors or financial incentives,” said District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. “When local government authority is allegedly used to seek personal benefit, our institutions are undermined and public officials must be held accountable.”
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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.