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District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jose Angel Ramirez (DOB 02/10/07), of Oxnard, has been charged with murder for the shooting of Alejandro Soto. Ramirez is also... charged with shooting at an occupied vehicle and faces the special allegations of personal and intentional discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and commission of a felony after release on bail.
Ramirez made his first court appearance today. His arraignment was continued to December 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 13 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He remains in custody with bail set at $2 million.
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, along with 11 other California District Attorneys, has reached... a $3.15 million settlement with Clark Pest Control of Stockton (Clark), Orkin Services of California (Orkin), and Crane Pest Control (Crane). The judgment resolves allegations that the companies violated California laws involving the unlawful disposal of pesticides, hazardous waste, and the failure to take reasonable steps to protect customer personal information.
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Thank you, Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation!
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko recently participated in the 2025 NAMI California Annual Conference in Sacramento, joining mental health professionals, educators, law enforcement, and community ...members from across the state.
DA Nasarenko presented “Mental Health Laws in Criminal Court: What You Need to Know,” offering insight into how mental health intersects with the justice system and the importance of collaboration to support individuals in crisis.
NAMI California’s annual conference brings together more than 500 attendees to learn, share resources, and work toward a shared goal of reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and strengthening support for recovery.
We appreciate NAMI California’s continued leadership and the opportunity to contribute to this important statewide conversation.
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jannier Misael Urbina-Avila (DOB 02/02/93), of Ventura, has been charged with forcible rape, kidnapping to ...commit rape, and assault with intent to commit rape for the sexual assault that occurred at Kellogg Park on November 9, 2025. He also faces several special allegations and aggravating factors, including that the victim was particularly vulnerable.
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Earlier this week, District Attorney Erik Nasarenko joined leaders from the Port of Hueneme, the City of Oxnard, and Amgen as a panelist for the Ventura County Civic Alliance’s release of the 2025 ...State of the Region Report.
The discussion highlighted key trends shaping our community, including that Ventura County remains the safest large county in California.
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The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support a specialized prosecution ...team that handles alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases. The grant program runs through September 2026.
“We remain firmly committed to protecting our community from impaired driving,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Rachelle Dean said. “Support from the Office of Traffic Safety gives our prosecutors the resources they need to effectively pursue these cases and keep Ventura County’s roads safe.”
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