NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jose Zavala (DOB 06/13/85), of Fillmore, was convicted by a jury of four felony counts of sexual abuse against ...two minor victims. Zavala was found guilty of three counts of lewd acts upon a child and one count of continuous sexual abuse. Several special allegations were also found true, including that he took advantage of a position of trust or confidence and that the victims were particularly vulnerable.
“The two young victims in this case showed exceptional courage by testifying in open court and confronting the person who harmed them,” Senior Deputy DA Michael Kern said. “Their strength made this verdict possible and reinforces that Ventura County will not tolerate crimes of this nature.”
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We’re proud to congratulate our Post Bar Law Clerks Lana Camarena, Sarah Kashani, and Leah Timmerman on passing the California Bar Exam!
Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and ...we’re excited to see all that you’ll accomplish in your legal careers. 👏⚖️
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jabari Emil DeShields (DOB 08/15/89), of Simi Valley, has been charged with five counts of lewd acts upon a child with the ...special allegation that the two victims were vulnerable. DeShields made his first appearance in Ventura County Superior Court today and pled not guilty to all charges.
At the time of his arrest, DeShields was working for Simi Valley High School as an assistant basketball coach.
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📌REMINDER: The District Attorney's Office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
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📌RECORDATORIO: La ...Fiscalía del Distrito estarán cerradas, martes el 11 de noviembre para el Día de los Veteranos. El horario habitual se reanudará el miércoles, el 12 de noviembre.
Our courthouse dogs, Star, Comet, and Trakr visited the Healing Garden in Thousand Oaks today to bring comfort and support as our community remembered the 12 lives lost at Borderline seven years ago.... 💙
#BorderlineStrong #NeverForget
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is announcing today that it has concluded its review of the Balcom and Mountain Fires, finding no criminal liability for the October 30, 2024, and ...November 6, 2024, incidents.
“As prosecutors, we focus on the question of criminal responsibility, but we recognize that no legal finding can undo the profound loss suffered by so many in the Mountain Fire,” District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. “Our hearts go out to the residents whose homes, ranches, orchards and properties were damaged and destroyed, and their sense of security forever altered.”
READ MORE ATVTHE LINK IN OUR BIO.
NEWS RELEASE:
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is announcing today that it has concluded its review of the Balcom and Mountain Fires, finding no criminal liability for the October ...30, 2024, and November 6, 2024, incidents.
"As prosecutors, we focus on the question of criminal responsibility, but we recognize that no legal finding can undo the profound loss suffered by so many in the Mountain Fire," District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. "Our hearts go out to the residents whose homes, ranches, orchards and properties were damaged and destroyed, and their sense of security forever altered."
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3XnDlRb
Today marks seven years since the Borderline tragedy, a night that forever changed our community.
We remember the 12 lives lost and honor the strength, unity, and compassion that have ...carried Ventura County forward in the years since.
#NeverForget #BorderlineStrong
IN MEMORY:
Sgt. Ron Helus
Cody Coffman
Alaina Housley
Noel Sparks
Sean Adler
Justin Meek
Blake Dingman
Jake Dunham
Kristina Morisette
Marky Meza
Dan Manrique
Telemachus Orfanos
📣 We’re Hiring!
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is currently recruiting for a Paralegal/Senior Paralegal.
This is an open recruitment that closes at 5:00 p.m. on ...Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Join a team dedicated to seeking justice and serving our community.
Learn more and apply today: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ventura/jobs/5123398/paralegal-senior-paralegal?department[0]=District%20Attorney&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
#VenturaCountyDA #NowHiring