During Forensic Nurses Week, we took a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible forensic nurses who care for victims of sexual assault throughout Ventura County.
These dedicated Read moreprofessionals do so much more than conduct examinations and collect critical evidence. They provide compassionate care, comfort and support to victims during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Thanks to the dedication and recent expansion of this amazing team, in September and October 2026, not a single victim had to travel outside Ventura County for a sexual assault examination.
Thank you for showing up for victims whenever they need you.
A special thank you to the Family Justice Center Foundation for their generous breakfast donation in honor of our nurses!
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Manuel Alejandro Vasquez (DOB 02/10/78) was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for the 1998 killing Read moreof Felipe Arambula in Ventura. Vasquez previously pled guilty on September 30, 2026, to first-degree murder.
“Despite waiting nearly 30 years for justice, the victim’s family never wavered in their belief that one day all the men responsible for the victim’s murder would be successfully prosecuted,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney John Barrick. “Special thanks to the Ventura Police Department for their dedication and hard work regarding this case, which would not have been solved but for their tireless efforts.”
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Please join us in welcoming Sara Kulumani, our new Executive Director of the Ventura County Family Justice Centers!
Sara brings an impressive background in public service, leadership, Read morevictim and witness assistance, and community partnerships. Her experience includes leadership roles in a Virginia prosecutor’s office and service as a U.S. Army logistics officer.
We’re excited to welcome Sara to the District Attorney’s Office and look forward to the experience and leadership she brings to our Family Justice Centers!
Congratulations, Investigator Miranda!
🎃 Happy Halloween from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office!
Have a fun, spooky and safe Halloween! 👻 Keep an eye out for little ghouls and goblins crossing the street and Read moreNEVER drive impaired.
Wishing everyone a frightfully fun Halloween! 🕸️
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Thomas James Syslo (DOB 05/19/92), of Torrance, has been held to answer on the charge of murder for the 2023 Read morefatal fentanyl overdose of Freddy Dijor in Thousand Oaks. Syslo was also held to answer on felony charges for selling fentanyl, possession of fentanyl for sale, and two counts of money laundering. On October 28, 2026, following testimony by the Medical Examiner, a Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analyst, an eyewitness, and law enforcement officers, the court found sufficient evidence to hold Syslo to answer on all charges and aggravating factors.
READ MORE: https://da.venturacounty.gov/2026/10/los-angeles-man-charged-with-murder-for-fentanyl-death-in-thousand-oaks-2
As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to a close, we continue taking a closer look at the realities of domestic violence and sharing ways we can better support survivors.
You don'tRead more have to have all the answers to help someone experiencing abuse.
Listen without judgment. Respect their choices. Help connect them with resources and support them in making a safety plan that works for them.
As told by members of the Ventura County District Attorney's Office Domestic Violence Unit, knowing the signs of domestic violence can make all the difference.
October is Domestic Read moreViolence Awareness Month.