NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jason Randall Eil (DOB 03/13/85), of Thousand Oaks, was sentenced to 8 years in state prison for embezzlement. Eil previously ...pleaded guilty on December 30, 2025, to seven counts of grand theft. He also admitted several special allegations, including the aggravated white collar crime enhancement for a fraudulent scheme involving a taking of more than $500,000, an admission that he took advantage of a position of trust to commit the crimes, and an admission that his crimes involved planning, sophistication, and professionalism.
“Mr. Eil manipulated his employers into believing he was loyal and trustworthy, which caused them not to supervise or audit him with sufficient care,” Senior Prosecutor Marc Leventhal said. “His crimes are a lesson to all businesses to set up and follow procedures to prevent a rogue employee from taking advantage of them.”
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Last week, we had the privilege of recognizing the outstanding professionals who make our office stronger every day.
At our annual Employee Awards Ceremony, we honored team members whose ...excellence, integrity, and dedication exemplify the very best of public service. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt throughout our office and across the community we serve.
Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Marisol Flores (DOB 09/11/95), of Oxnard, has been charged with murder for the death of her newborn baby. She ...also faces an additional charge of assault on a child causing death.
On February 8, 2026, Flores is believed to have given birth to a child in a homeless encampment along West Vineyard Avenue in Oxnard. Witnesses reported seeing Flores still pregnant the day before. When they saw her again on February 8, she was no longer pregnant, and the newborn was not with her.
Flores is accused of killing the infant shortly after giving birth. The baby’s body was discovered within the encampment and showed visible signs of trauma.
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https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/02/oxnard-mother-charged-with-murder-of-her-newborn-baby
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Martin Herrejon Vieyra (DOB 11/06/67), of Santa Paula, has been sentenced to 110 years to life, plus eight years for rape and ...child molestation involving multiple victims over several decades. Vieyra was previously convicted by a jury on January 12, 2026. The jury found him guilty of eight felony charges: rape by force, foreign object penetration, and six counts of lewd acts upon a child.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Stuart Gardner, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Sexual Assault Unit, prosecuted the case.
“While no punishment can undo the trauma inflicted, today’s lengthy sentence sends a clear message: those who prey on children will be prosecuted and held fully responsible for their actions,” Mr. Gardner said. “Our office will continue to stand with victims and work tirelessly to protect the most vulnerable members of our community.”
READ MORE: https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/02/santa-paula-man-sentenced-to-118-years-to-life-for-rape-and-child-molestation-of-multiple-victims
Congratulations to Derek Fouarge, from our Fiscal Admin department, on successfully completing the County of Ventura’s Leadership Excellence in Action Program for Managers (LEAP).
LEAP is ...the County’s premier professional development program, designed to prepare emerging leaders for executive roles through gold-standard leadership models and instruction from both internal and external experts. Derek’s accomplishment reflects his commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and strong leadership in public service.
We’re proud of Derek and his cohort of graduates for the expertise and leadership they brings to the County every day.
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NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Sergio Contreras (DOB 01/04/06), of Oxnard, was sentenced to 16 years in state prison for assault with a ...deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit a crime, and street terrorism. He was previously convicted by a jury on December 10, 2025.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Lauren Malan, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Gangs Unit, prosecuted the case.
“This was a gang-motivated attack that could have easily resulted in a loss of life,” Ms. Malan said. “The defendant’s actions demonstrate the extreme danger gang violence poses to our community, and this sentence reflects the seriousness of that conduct and our commitment to holding violent offenders accountable.”
READ MORE: https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/02/oxnard-man-sentenced-for-assault-with-deadly-weapon-gang-related-charges