NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Derek Hansen Skinner (DOB 02/20/92), of Santa Paula, has been held to answer by a Ventura County Superior Court Read morejudge for a DUI crash that injured his passenger and a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer. Skinner is charged with DUI of an alcoholic beverage causing injury and driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher and causing injury. He is also charged with special allegations of causing great bodily injury (GBI) in commission of a felony and causing injury to more than one victim.
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko was honored to speak at a beautiful event supporting Sherwood Cares and its work helping children and families in our community.
Sherwood Read moreCares supports programs addressing educational, medical, nutrition and safety needs, with a focus on low-income and vulnerable families. We’re grateful to be part of an evening dedicated to strengthening our community and supporting those who need it most.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that George James Salas (DOB 12/03/96), of Simi Valley, has been charged with the second-degree murder of his Read more11-month-old child Ariya, who died from fentanyl intoxication. Salas is also charged with one count of child abuse resulting in death, and additional drug related charges. Salas faces several special allegations and aggravating factors, including the crime involving great violence, the victim being particularly vulnerable and a strike prior.
Karina Lucia Yanes (DOB 02/01/96), of Simi Valley, is also charged in Ariya’s death. Yanes faces one felony count of child abuse with the special allegations of resulting in death of the child, the crime involving great violence and the victim being particularly vulnerable.
“An 11-month-old child lost her life because she was allegedly exposed to a lethal amount of this synthetic drug,” District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. “We have a duty as prosecutors to hold her parents responsible for this completely avoidable and tragic death.”
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Please join us in welcoming our newest DA Investigator, Dustin McGrew, to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office!
Dustin joins us after nearly 17 years with the Santa Barbara PoliceRead more Department, where he served in patrol, investigations, and SWAT, ultimately becoming a Sergeant overseeing investigative units.
Dustin was sworn in by Deputy Chief Investigator Cloyce Conway. Welcome to the team!
Please join us in welcoming two new members of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office!
Michelle Gurrola and Trevor Caffee were sworn in this morning by Chief Deputy District Read moreAttorney Brent Nibecker and welcomed to the office by members of our Victim Services team.
We’re glad to have you both on the team and look forward to the important work you’ll do supporting victims and their families throughout Ventura County. Welcome, Michelle and Trevor!
Congratulations to Academy Class 2026-1! 🎓👏
Forty-two recruits graduated last week during a ceremony at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, marking the completion of their academy Read moretraining and the beginning of their careers in law enforcement.
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko was honored to present the Outstanding Personal Traits Award to Oxnard Police Department Officer Vanessa Juarez.
Congratulations to Officer Juarez and all 42 graduates on this important achievement. We wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter of your careers!
Today, we remember those whose lives were taken by homicide and honor the families and loved ones left behind.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office stands with victims’ familiesRead more and remains committed to seeking justice and supporting those impacted by violent crime.
📣 Swap Meet Justice is this Sunday!
Join the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Child Abduction & Recovery Unit (CARU) on Sunday, September 27, for our monthly community Read moreoutreach.
Stop by to connect with our team and learn about information, resources and services available to you and your family from various community agencies.
📅 Sunday, September 27
📍 Oxnard College
⌚ 9am to 2pm
Come say hello and learn more about the resources available in our community. We hope to see you there!
September is National Service Dog Month, and we couldn’t let the month go by without celebrating three very important members of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office: Star, Trakr and Read moreComet. 🐾
Our Courthouse Facility Dogs provide comfort and support to victims and witnesses as they navigate the criminal justice system. They also help families, staff and community members feel a little more at ease during difficult moments.
Star, Trakr and Comet are always there when people need a little extra comfort, courage and compassion.
Thank you, Star, Trakr and Comet, for everything you do! ❤️🐾