Congratulations to all honorees at the Peace Officers Association of Ventura County’s 44th Annual Medal of Valor Ceremony, held Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Read moreValley.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is proud to have members of the Organized Retail Theft Unit and Ventura County Human Trafficking Unit recognized for their outstanding work. We also congratulate District Attorney Investigator Rich Elias on his nomination for Ventura County Investigator of the Year.
We are proud to recognize your dedication and thank you for the important work you do to keep Ventura County safe!
It doesn't always... happen behind closed doors.
Know the signs.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Hugo Armando Causil Ramos (DOB: 08/07/89) was charged earlier this week with three felony counts, including residential Read moreburglary, conspiracy to commit residential burglary, and grand theft of a firearm, in connection with a residential burglary. Causil Ramos is also charged with several special allegations, including theft in concert with others and that the crime included planning and sophistication.
READ MORE:
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/member-of-sophisticated-crime-crew-arraigned-in-connection-with-thousand-oaks-residential-burglary
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko is requesting the public’s help in providing additional information related to an attack that occurred on September 21, 2017. On Read morethat date, it is alleged that Ricardo Jimenez-Garcia (DOB 04/03/87) and a group of several other men physically attacked a woman at 4:10 a.m. who was walking to work along Galena Avenue in Simi Valley. The suspects wore masks from the movie “Scream” to hide their identities and utilized a knife. After the attack, the suspects fled. The victim called 9-1-1 and the Simi Valley Police Department responded to the scene. Though investigative leads were explored, the case went cold.
READ MORE:
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/district-attorney-investigators-seek-publics-assistance-in-2017-simi-valley-attack
Standing together during United Against Hate Week, District Attorney Erik Nasarenko joined Sheriff Jim Fryhoff and Simi Valley Police Chief Steve Shorts for a meeting with faith leaders at the Read moreThousand Oaks Police Department.
The purpose- learn about hate crimes in our county, build connections with different community groups, and come together to make sure everyone feels safe in Ventura County.
#UAHWeek #UnitedAgainstHate #UnitedAgainstHateWeek #StandUnitedAgainstHate
📣 Swap Meet Justice is coming up!
Join the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Child Abduction & Recovery Unit (CARU) for our next community outreach event.
📅 Read moreSunday, October 25
📍 Oxnard College
⏰ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stop by, say hello and learn more about resources available in our community. We hope to see you there!
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Maurisio Tapia (DOB 01/30/00), of Moorpark, has been charged with four felony counts of child molestation. TapiaRead more is charged with sodomy, sexual penetration, and two counts of oral copulation, all with a child under 10 years old. He also faces two factors in aggravation: taking advantage of a position of trust and the victim being particularly vulnerable.
READ MORE: https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/moorpark-man-charged-with-molestation-of-young-child
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.
Stalking should always be taken Read moreseriously, particularly when it involves a current or former partner. If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, help is available.
When it is safe to do so, documenting incidents can also help.
A little rain won’t stop the Halloween fun! 🎃🐾
Our courthouse dogs Star and Trakr joined the Child Support Services team for an adorable start to trunk-or-treat season!
Read moreMeet Starasaurus and Trakasaurus, bringing a little extra cuteness to the festivities! 🦖💜