News Release: Terminix Agrees to $3.15 Million Settlement for Hazardous Waste Violations
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that the Ventura County District Read moreAttorney’s Office joined a statewide enforcement action resulting in a $3.15 million settlement with Terminix International Inc. and Rentokil North America Inc. (collectively Terminix). The settlement, filed in Alameda County Superior Court, resolves allegations involving the improper handling and disposal of pesticide and hazardous waste, as well as the improper disposal of customer records containing personal information.
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/09/terminix-agrees-to-3-15-million-settlement-for-hazardous-waste-violations
💻🔌 Happy National IT Professionals Day!
Today, we’re giving a shoutout to the team that keeps the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office plugged in, connected and online.
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From keeping our systems running and our technology working to troubleshooting the inevitable “have you tried turning it off and back on?” moments, our IT professionals help keep our office moving every day.
Thank you to our IT team for everything you do behind the scenes to keep us connected, secure and ready to work.
We appreciate you! 👏
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that former Los Angeles Police Department detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles (DOB 11/27/48), ofRead more Santa Maria, pleaded not guilty on September 11, 2026, in connection with the 1994 kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner. Brambles is charged with kidnapping to commit robbery while personally using a firearm. The complaint also alleges several aggravating circumstances, including that the crime involved great violence, the victim was particularly vulnerable, the manner in which the crime was carried out indicated planning, sophistication or professionalism, and that Brambles engaged in violent conduct indicating a serious danger to society.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4cL2wW9
News Release: Lowe’s Ordered to Pay $546,600 for Violating California Gift Card Law
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC entered into a stipulated Read morejudgment in Sonoma County Superior Court and will pay $546,600 in civil penalties, costs, fees, and restitution. The settlement resolves a civil enforcement action brought by the District Attorneys’ Offices of Ventura, Sonoma, and Los Angeles Counties alleging violations of California’s Gift Card Law.
“Every company in California is expected to follow the law, especially when those laws protect California consumers,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Andrew Reid, who prosecuted the case. “Consumers are entitled to request any balance below $15 on a gift card which they lawfully possess.”
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/09/lowes-ordered-to-pay-546600-for-violating-california-gift-card-law
Senior Deputy District Attorney Stu Gardner recently spoke with real estate professionals in Westlake Village about real estate fraud, sharing information to help brokers, title officers and mortgageRead more brokers recognize and prevent fraud.
Thank you to Charlene Siemon for inviting the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office to be part of the conversation and for helping bring this important topic to local real estate professionals.
Protecting our community from fraud takes all of us working together.
Please join us in welcoming our newest Victim Advocate, Jaidi Cazares, to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office!
Jaidi was officially sworn in today by Chief Deputy District Read moreAttorney Brent Nibecker. We’re excited to have her join our team and look forward to the important work she’ll do supporting victims and their families throughout the criminal justice process.
Welcome to the team, Jaidi!
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Rejean Morgan Tabor (DOB 06/26/91), of Simi Valley, was found competent to stand trial in the case involving an alleged Read morestrangulation attack inside a Simi Valley Target store.
The court’s September 10, 2026, competency finding allows the criminal case to move forward. Tabor remains in custody with bail set at $750,000. He is charged with felony willful, deliberate, premeditated attempted murder, along with two misdemeanor counts of battery, one misdemeanor count of assault, and one misdemeanor count of child abuse for allegedly inflicting injury on a minor.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3SFnejx
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Gerardo Arroyo Almanza (DOB 04/23/89), of Simi Valley, was sentenced to 39 years 4 months to life in state Read moreprison for the murder of his father, Alfredo Arroyo Sancen. Almanza previously pled guilty on August 3, 2026, to second-degree murder and three counts of criminal threats against additional family members. He also admitted to a prior strike offense and a special allegation for the use of a weapon.
Family members provided victim impact statements to the court, including Jose Iglesias-Arroyo, who spoke about the profound personal impact of the loss of his grandfather.
“To me this is not just a case or a headline, this is my grandfather, this is my family,” Iglesias-Arroyo said.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/46jJcvE
Our Trakr carries the name of a hero.
Our Courthouse Facility Dog, Trakr, was named after the German Shepherd search and rescue dog who, alongside his handler James Symington, helped locate Read morethe last known survivor found at Ground Zero following the September 11 attacks.
25 years later, we honor that legacy of courage and service.
We Remember. 🇺🇸