MEDIA ADVISORY: News Conference Monday April 6, 2026, at 9 a.m.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and the Oxnard Police Department will hold a joint news conference to announce... a major breakthrough in the 2014 murder of Oxnard resident Labh Nigah, a case that remained unsolved for more than a decade.
Nigah, 55, was fatally stabbed in the morning hours of November 13, 2014, at Sierra Linda Park in Oxnard, in a highly public and shocking attack that occurred near an elementary school during school hours.
Officials will provide details regarding the recent arrest and the filing of a murder charge, discuss the lengthy investigation, and highlight the collaborative efforts that led to this development.
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NEWS RELEASE:
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Jonah Slatky (DOB 04/19/72), of Somis, has been charged with six counts of felony workers’ compensation ...insurance premium fraud, with an alleged loss of approximately $519,000. The complaint further alleges a special enhancement for losses exceeding $100,000, as well as aggravating factors including that the crime involved both attempted and actual taking, and was carried out with planning, sophistication, or professionalism.
The case was investigated by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Joann Roth.
If convicted, Slatky faces a maximum sentence of six years and four months in state prison. The enhancement, if found true, makes a prison sentence mandatory.
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Last week, members of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office participated in the Senior Congress “Getting Smarter at Getting Older” event in Westlake Village, sharing important ...information on how to prevent common financial scams targeting seniors.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones from fraud. Education and awareness remain some of the most effective tools in keeping our community safe.
Representing our office at the event were Deputy District Attorney Katherine Plante, East County Family Justice Center Project Manager Christine Mitchell, and Senior Victim Advocate Kellie Tyndall. We were also glad to partner with Det. Jason Cashmark from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Unit.
Working together, we can help seniors stay informed, empowered, and protected.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Zuberi Kalaikulokahiokalani Sharp (DOB 03/26/00), of Newbury Park, pled guilty on March 30, 2026, to ...second-degree murder in the killing of his 15-year-old half-brother, Zayde. Sharp also admitted the special allegation that he personally inflicted great bodily injury and the aggravating factors of using a weapon to commit the crime and the victim being particularly vulnerable.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy for a family that has already endured so much,” Senior Deputy District Attorney David Russell said. “While nothing can undo the loss of Zayde, this resolution spares his loved ones from having to relive these horrific events through a lengthy and painful jury trial.”
Sharp is scheduled to be sentenced on May 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He remains in custody without bail and faces 15 years to life in state prison.
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Please join us in welcoming Lou Holtz, Jr. to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
Lou joins our office as our newest prosecutor and brings with him decades of experience serving... the people of Los Angeles County as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where he retired on January 31, 2026.
Lou began his career in public service as a senior law clerk in August 1992 and was sworn in as a deputy district attorney in January 1993.
We are excited to have him on our team and look forward to the experience and knowledge he brings to our office.
Today, we honored the life and legacy of DA Investigator John Sunia at his funeral service in Oxnard.
John dedicated his life to public service. Prior to joining the District Attorney’s ...Office, he served as an officer with the Oxnard Police Department and as a deputy with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his career, he was known for his integrity, strength, infectious smile and laughter. For those who knew him off duty, he had the ability to absolutely smash a softball.
His impact on this office, our law enforcement partners, and the community he protected will not be forgotten.
We are grateful to all who came together to pay their respects and stand alongside John’s family during this difficult time.
Our thoughts remain with his loved ones as we remember a man who gave so much in service to others. 💙
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that William Justin Koznar (DOB 04/27/88), of Moorpark, has pled guilty to one felony count of voluntary manslaughter... for the death of Sara Marie Goodwin. The change of plea hearing was held on March 24, 2026. Koznar also admitted to the special allegations of the crime involving great violence and the victim was particularly vulnerable. Koznar agreed to the stipulated sentence of 11 years in state prison in exchange for his guilty plea.
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District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today the filing of felony charges against Yanwen Gu (DOB 03/20/86) of Rosemead, CA, and Shaohua Sun (DOB 08/20/86) of Monterey Park, CA. ...Gu and Sun have been charged with multiple felonies including conspiracy to commit grand theft and attempted grand theft for their alleged roles in an elder fraud scheme. Gu and Sun were arraigned on March 23, 2026, and pleaded not guilty.
Gu and Sun are scheduled for an early disposition conference on April 2, 2026, at 1:30 pm in courtroom 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court. Both Gu and Sun are currently in custody on $500,000 bail. The court also granted a motion to examine any source of bail tendered on behalf of the defendants to ensure it did not come from alleged criminal proceeds.
This case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy District Attorney Dominic Kardum of the Fraud and Technology Crimes Unit. If you believe you or a loved one has been a victim of this fraud or a similar scam, please contact District Attorney Investigator Eric Jensen at (805) 662-1750.
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News Release: Groundskeeper Charged with Felony Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Kenneth Judd (DOB 04/08/57), of Simi ...Valley, has been charged with three counts of felony workers’ compensation insurance fraud.
Judd was arraigned on the information on March 18, 2026, and is scheduled for a pretrial conference hearing on April 13, 2026, in courtroom 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He is out of custody on his own recognizance.
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