News Release:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Francisco Javier Nieto Mosquera (DOB 06/13/81) and Ricardo De Jesus Melendez Rodriguez (DOB 08/19/88), both of ...Los Angeles County, have been charged in connection with a $14,000 “bank jugging” theft in Thousand Oaks. Both defendants are charged with one felony count of grand theft and three aggravating factors, including the crime involving planning, sophistication, or professionalism, and involved an actual taking of great monetary value.
“This is now the fourth bank jugging case we’ve received in four months, and it’s clear these brazen crimes are becoming an increasingly common tactic used by organized thieves,” District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. “We want the public to stay aware of their surroundings, never leave cash unattended in vehicles, and call law enforcement immediately if you believe someone is following you.”
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Camp HOPE is almost here, and you can help make it an unforgettable experience!
An Amazon Wish List has been created and filled with items that will help make camp fun, safe, and memorable. ...Every donation, big or small, helps ensure our campers have everything they need.
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Thank you for helping us bring hope, healing, and joy to our Camp HOPE campers.💜
Congratulations to GEO Reentry on 10 years of helping reduce recidivism and supporting successful reentry in Ventura County.
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko and Chief Investigator Scott ...Whitney were honored to attend the celebration and recognize the positive impact GEO Reentry has made over the past decade. Thank you for your commitment to building safer communities.
Earlier this week, we celebrated the retirement of Legal Management Assistant Cyndy Villa after 31 years of dedicated service to the residents of Ventura County and the District Attorney's ...Office.
Since joining our office in 1995, Cyndy has been a valued member of our team, supporting the pursuit of justice with professionalism, dedication, and compassion. Her hard work and commitment have made a lasting impact on our office and the community we serve.
Congratulations on your well-earned retirement, Cyndy!
A historic case and an outstanding team effort.
This week, Charity Faith Wiley pled guilty to second-degree murder after selling a deadly mixture of fentanyl and xylazine that caused the ...overdose death of a Simi Valley man. This is the first murder conviction in Ventura County stemming from a fentanyl overdose.
This case was made possible through the exceptional work of VC FOCUS and the Simi Valley Police Department, whose investigation identified Wiley as the source of the deadly drugs. A special thank you to Senior Deputy District Attorney Audry Nafziger and Deputy District Attorney Devin Mirchi of our Major Crimes Narcotics Unit for their outstanding work prosecuting this landmark case.
Together, we remain committed to holding fentanyl dealers accountable and seeking justice for victims and their families.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Gerardo Rodrigo Vargas (DOB 11/16/80), of Oxnard, pled guilty on July 6, 2026, to one felony count of violation ...of civil rights stemming from a racially motivated confrontation outside an Oxnard grocery store. Vargas also admitted to several special allegations including a strike prior.
On May 13, 2026, Vargas confronted an African American man outside the Grocery Outlet located at 920 N. Ventura Road in Oxnard. The victim had arrived at the store to shop, and the two men were strangers. As the victim approached the entrance, Vargas quickly stood up, approached him, yelled the N-word multiple times and raised his fists. Vargas continued to threaten the victim, by saying, “I’m gonna f*** you up.” A store employee who knew Vargas intervened and prevented the confrontation from becoming physical.
“Hate crimes have no place in Ventura County,” District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. “No one should be threatened or intimidated because of their race. This resolution holds the defendant accountable while reinforcing our commitment to protecting every member of our community and ensuring victims of hate crimes receive justice.”
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🚗 Slow down. Save lives.
Speeding is one of the leading causes of deadly crashes, reducing your time to react and increasing the severity of collisions.
This July and beyond, law... enforcement agencies across Ventura County are stepping up enforcement to keep our roads safe.
✔️ Leave a little earlier.
✔️ Obey posted speed limits.
✔️ Slow down for traffic, weather, and road conditions.
✔️ Avoid aggressive driving.
Every trip is worth taking safely. Safe speeds save lives.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that the District Attorney’s Office has filed a juvenile petition alleging eight counts against a minor who ...allegedly led Ventura Police officers on a dangerous pursuit through city streets, onto State Route 126, and across the Buena High School campus while riding a e-motorcycle.
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