NEWS CONFERENCE TOMORROW:
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and Ventura County Sheriff’s Office will hold a news conference Thursday, August 13, to announce the arrest and charges... filed against Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist, accused of kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner in 1994. The case was reopened thanks to continued testing as part of the Ventura County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff and the victim, who will be identified publicly only by her initials, S.W., will speak at the news conference.
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Camp Hope 2026!
Six days. 60 campers. So many laughs, friendships and memories. 💜
Camp HOPE gave child victims of crime from across Ventura County a week to heal, connect, have fun ...and just be kids.
Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable week possible! 🏕️☀️💜
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!
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Ramon Joseph Rivas (DOB 02/17/90), of Simi Valley, was sentenced to 51 years-to-life for the stabbing death of ...his girlfriend, Jessica Marie Tinoco. Rivas previously pleaded guilty on May 20, 2026, to second-degree murder and admitted all special allegations and aggravating factors, including use of a deadly weapon, the crime involved great violence, the victim being particularly vulnerable, and strike priors.
Senior Deputy District Attorney John Barrick, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Homicide Unit, prosecuted the case.
“The defendant’s willingness to take responsibility for his horrendous crime doesn’t excuse what he did to the victim and her family,” Mr. Barrick said.
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National Night Out was a great night connecting with our community!
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko enjoyed visiting with families, neighbors, first responders, and community partners in ...Oxnard and Simi Valley.
Simi Valley’s celebration also featured courthouse facility dogs Comet and Star! They loved getting out of the courthouse, meeting new friends, and joining in the fun.
Thank you for having us and for helping build the strong community partnerships that keep Ventura County safe!
City of Oxnard Government
Oxnard Police Department
City of Simi Valley Government
Simi Valley Police Department
We're excited to welcome our newest Victim Advocate, Ana Ayala, to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office!
This week, Ana was officially sworn in by District Attorney Erik ...Nasarenko as she begins serving crime victims and their families throughout Ventura County.
Before joining our office, Ana spent nearly five years as a Medical Social Worker at Community Memorial Hospital, where she supported families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with compassion, resources, and guidance during some of life's most difficult moments. She brings that same dedication and advocacy to her new role with our Victim Services team.
Please join us in welcoming Ana to the DA's Office!
Ventura County Family Justice Center
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has approved a lease for the future home of the East County Family Justice Center at California Lutheran University, bringing life changing services closer to ...those who need them most.
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said the partnership reflects “what is possible when public institutions and educational partners work together to create safer, stronger communities.”
California Lutheran University President John A. Nunes called the partnership a reflection of the university’s commitment to “advance justice, compassion and healing.”
The new center will provide free, comprehensive support for victims and survivors of violence and abuse, all under one roof, and build on the longstanding partnership between the Ventura County Family Justice Center and California Lutheran University.
We are grateful to California Lutheran University, President Nunes, and the Ventura County Board of Supervisors for helping make this vision a reality. Together, we’re expanding hope, healing, and access to services for East Ventura County. 💜
TOMORROW! Join Child Support Services for Family Connections Day, a free afternoon designed to help families learn, connect, and have fun together!
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕒 ...3:00-5:00 p.m.
📍 Ventura County Department of Child Support Services 5171 Verdugo Way, Camarillo
🎟️ Free and open to the public
Swipe to learn about two family workshops:
💰 Valuable Money Lessons for Families Presented by Chase Bank | 3:00-4:00 p.m.
🚲 Bicycle Safety and California Bicycle Laws Presented by REI Co-op and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office | 4:00-5:00 p.m.
The event will also feature community resources, outdoor games, light refreshments, and family-friendly activities.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has issued a public nuisance notice for The Colony Estate, an unpermitted event venue in Camarillo.
The notice addresses ongoing concerns ...including loud noise, traffic congestion, blocked roadways, and unsafe pedestrian crossings. Those responsible for the property have been directed to immediately stop activities contributing to the nuisance.
If the nuisance continues, the District Attorney’s Office may pursue criminal and civil enforcement.