Chief Deputy District Attorney Kevin Drescher visited Mound Elementary School in Ventura, celebrating Read Across America with a fantastic second grade class. He shared a story, showed students his ...Chief Deputy DA badge, and talked about what it means to serve our community as a prosecutor.
Thank you to the students and staff at Mound for the warm welcome and the great questions.
3 in 5 overdose deaths in Ventura County are linked to fentanyl.
If you think it can’t happen to you, 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧.
Learn the facts. Know the risks. ...Save a life.
Visit ThinkAgainVC.com
🚨 National Consumer Protection Week: Crypto Scams 🚨
Were you told to send cryptocurrency to fix a problem, protect your money, or avoid arrest?
That’s a scam!!
...Scammers prefer cryptocurrency because:
• Transactions are immediate
• Payments are irreversible
• Once sent, your money is extremely difficult to recover
Remember:
Law enforcement and government agencies never demand payment in cryptocurrency or gift cards.
➡Not for bail.
➡Not for fines.
➡Not for warrants.
If someone pressures you to pay quickly using Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other cryptocurrency, stop. Verify independently. Talk to someone you trust.
If you believe you’ve been targeted, report it at ic3.gov.
Join Us for an Evening of HOPE!
Under the stars at the breathtaking Tierra Rejada at Walnut Grove, we’ll come together for the Voices of Hope Gala on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 5:00 ...p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The unforgettable evening will be filled with inspiration, education, interactive experiences, a live auction, and more.
Secure your spot and be part of this life-changing night! Tickets and more information available now: https://paybee.io/@vcfjcf@14
🚨 Consumer Alert for Seniors 🚨
The California Department of Real Estate is urging older adults to stay alert for real estate and mortgage scams targeting seniors across California.
...
Scammers are exploiting trust and financial vulnerability through schemes involving foreclosure “rescue,” fake rentals, reverse mortgages, timeshares, vacant land sales, and fraudulent property record filings.
🔎 Protect Yourself:
• Use only licensed professionals — verify at dre.ca.gov or dfpi.ca.gov
• Never pay cash or wire funds for real estate transactions
• Never pay upfront for loan modifications or foreclosure relief
• Never sign documents you don’t understand — or that contain blank spaces
• Monitor your property title regularly
• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
⚠️ Common scams include:
• Foreclosure rescue schemes
• Online rental fraud
• Unlicensed property managers
• Real property recordation fraud
• Reverse mortgage scams
• Vacant land scams
If you suspect fraud, report it immediately. Staying vigilant can prevent devastating financial loss.
Please share this with the seniors in your life. Knowledge is protection.
🚨 Consumer Alert for Seniors 🚨
The California Department of Real Estate is urging older adults to stay alert for real estate and mortgage scams targeting seniors across California.
...
Scammers are exploiting trust and financial vulnerability through schemes involving foreclosure “rescue,” fake rentals, reverse mortgages, timeshares, vacant land sales, and fraudulent property record filings.
🔎 Protect Yourself:
• Use only licensed professionals — verify at dre.ca.gov or dfpi.ca.gov
• Never pay cash or wire funds for real estate transactions
• Never pay upfront for loan modifications or foreclosure relief
• Never sign documents you don’t understand — or that contain blank spaces
• Monitor your property title regularly
• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
⚠️ Common scams include:
• Foreclosure rescue schemes
• Online rental fraud
• Unlicensed property managers
• Real property recordation fraud
• Reverse mortgage scams
• Vacant land scams
If you suspect fraud, report it immediately. Staying vigilant can prevent devastating financial loss.
Please share this with the seniors in your life. Knowledge is protection.
Did you miss Monday's news conference on the 1980 Jane Doe homicide victim identification? The full news conference is available on our YouTube page.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office joined the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office at a joint press conference to announce the...
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Three members of a sophisticated burglary crew have been sentenced for a coordinated, multi-million-dollar heist in Simi Valley. Two defendants were sentenced to four years four months in jail. A ...third received four years. A fourth defendant will be sentenced next month.
They recorded themselves committing the crimes and later going through the stolen property. Organized burglary crews that target Ventura County businesses will face significant consequences.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that three of the four members of a sophisticated burglary crew were sentenced on February 20, 2026. The crew is ...responsible for the coordinated commercial burglary on May 25, 2025, at 5-Star Jewelry & Watch Repair and Dr. Conkey’s Candy and Coffee Shop in Simi Valley.
Manuel David Ibarra and Camilo Antonio Aguilar Lara were each sentenced to four years four months in the Ventura County Jail. Heidi Trujillo was sentenced to four years in jail. The fourth defendant, Sergio Andres Mejía-Machuca, had his sentencing hearing continued to March 26, 2026.
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