News Release: Los Angeles Man Charged with Murder for Fentanyl Death in Thousand Oaks
VENTURA, Calif. – Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Thomas James Syslo Read more(DOB 05/19/92), of Torrance, has been held to answer on the charge of murder for the 2023 fatal fentanyl overdose of Freddy Dijor in Thousand Oaks. Syslo was also held to answer on felony charges for selling fentanyl, possession of fentanyl for sale, and two counts of money laundering. On October 28, 2026, following testimony by the Medical Examiner, a Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analyst, an eyewitness, and law enforcement officers, the court found sufficient evidence to hold Syslo to answer on all charges and aggravating factors.
https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/los-angeles-man-charged-with-murder-for-fentanyl-death-in-thousand-oaks-2
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, we continue taking a closer look at the realities of domestic violence and sharing ways we can better support survivors.
You don'tRead more have to have all the answers to help someone experiencing abuse.
Listen without judgment. Respect their choices. Help connect them with resources and support them in making a safety plan that works for them.
As told by members of the Ventura County District Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Unit, knowing the signs of domestic violence can make all the difference.
October is Domestic Read moreViolence Awareness Month.
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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.
Feeling safe at home matters. ForRead more some survivors, security improvements can be an important part of a larger safety plan.
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today the appointment of Sara Kulumani as Executive Director of the Ventura County Family Justice Centers. She will lead Read morethe Judge Colleen Toy White Family Justice Center in Ventura and two additional centers under development: the Carmen Ramirez Family Justice Center in Oxnard and the East County Family Justice Center located on the campus of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. She will also oversee Safe Harbor, Ventura County’s 24-hour sexual assault response centers.
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https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/district-attorney-erik-nasarenko-appoints-sara-kulumani-as-executive-director-of-ventura-county-family-justice-centers
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jan Grissinger (DOB 09/07/73), of Port Hueneme, was charged with three felony counts and multiple special Read moreallegations relating to a traffic collision which resulted in the death of Linda Marron. Grissinger is charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a collision causing death, and driving under the influence of a drug causing death.
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https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/alleged-dui-driver-arraigned-in-connection-with-fatal-traffic-accident
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.
Threats and intimidation are not Read moresimply relationship problems. They can be powerful tools of control and can create real safety concerns for survivors and their loved ones.
Take threats seriously. Listen. Connect survivors with help.