NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Gerardo Arroyo Almanza (DOB 04/23/89), of Simi Valley, was sentenced to 39 years 4 months to life in state Read moreprison for the murder of his father, Alfredo Arroyo Sancen. Almanza previously pled guilty on August 3, 2026, to second-degree murder and three counts of criminal threats against additional family members. He also admitted to a prior strike offense and a special allegation for the use of a weapon.
Family members provided victim impact statements to the court, including Jose Iglesias-Arroyo, who spoke about the profound personal impact of the loss of his grandfather.
“To me this is not just a case or a headline, this is my grandfather, this is my family,” Iglesias-Arroyo said.
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Our Trakr carries the name of a hero.
Our Courthouse Facility Dog, Trakr, was named after the German Shepherd search and rescue dog who, alongside his handler James Symington, helped locate Read morethe last known survivor found at Ground Zero following the September 11 attacks.
25 years later, we honor that legacy of courage and service.
We Remember. 🇺🇸
Twenty-five years later, we remember.
On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. Today, we honor the 2,977 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the Read morecountless families and communities whose lives were changed that day.
From the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, we remember the courage, sacrifice and service shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.
A statement from District Attorney Erik Nasarenko regarding the recent antisemitic vandalism in the City of Ventura.
Anyone who may have witnessed the vandalism or has relevant video, Read moreinformation, or other evidence is urged to contact Ventura Police Detective Daniel Strautman at 805-339-4466.
Today is Suicide Prevention Awareness Day.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, encourage connection and remind our communities that support is Read moreavailable.
Survivors of domestic violence face a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts. The trauma of abuse can take a serious toll on mental health, making access to timely, affordable and high quality support especially important.
By speaking openly about suicide and domestic violence, we can help create a community where survivors feel supported, valued and connected to resources that can help them stay safe and well.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
🚨 GUESS WHAT?? It’s likely a scam!
We hear stories all the time about people being told to withdraw cash, buy gift cards or send cryptocurrency to “pay” a government agent. Read moreThey’re often told to keep it secret.
Here are some major red flags:
💻 A pop-up tells you to call “Microsoft” or another company for help
🤫 The person on the other end demands that you keep the conversation secret
🏛️ A government agency calls and demands immediate payment
🎁 You’re told to pay with gift cards or cryptocurrency
Stop. Don’t send money. Don’t share personal information. Just hang up.
⚖️ Welcome to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office!
We’re excited to welcome our fall group of post-bar law clerks! Some are returning for another season with us, while Read moreothers are joining the office for the first time. 🎉
We’re glad to have you here and look forward to having you learn alongside our attorneys and staff and get a firsthand look at the work of a DA's office.
🚗 Labor Day Weekend is here. Slow down.
It’s a busy weekend on our roads, with more people traveling to spend time with family and friends.
Please don’t let a few extra Read moreminutes be worth the risk. Slow down, pay attention and give yourself time to get where you’re going safely.
Speeding kills. Make it home.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Ronald Wilson (DOB 10/23/52), of Timnath, Colorado, was remanded into custody without bail after the court Read morefound he violated the terms of his pretrial release in his pending sexual assault case. Wilson is currently charged with 13 felony counts involving four alleged victims. The charges stem from allegations dating back to Wilson’s time as a teacher and wrestling coach at Oxnard High School in the 1990s and as recently as 2016 at Camarillo High School.
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