NEWS RELEASE:
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has been awarded $898,840 from the California Department of Insurance to continue investigating and prosecuting workers’ ...compensation insurance fraud during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The grant, awarded through the California Department of Insurance Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, funds the District Attorney’s Workers’ Compensation Fraud Unit. This multidisciplinary team includes prosecutors, investigators, an investigative assistant, a forensic accountant, and an administrative assistant who work to combat insurance fraud.
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State Route 126 is one of Ventura County’s busiest and most dangerous roadways.
A few extra miles per hour can mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy.
Slow down on... State Route 126. Safe speeds save lives.
For more than 40 years, survivors waited for answers.
Tonight, see how DNA technology, investigative genealogy, and relentless teamwork helped identify serial rapist Sean Patrick McNulty, ...connecting him to home invasion sexual assaults spanning from 1982 to 1997.
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, Chief Deputy District Attorney Brent Nibecker, and District Attorney Investigator Yumi Kirk are featured in tonight’s episode of Bloodline Detectives, “The Phone Call Rapist.”
📺 Airs tonight on the True Crime Channel
📲 Also streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV (Season 6, Episode 17)
This case is a powerful example of why every sexual assault kit matters. Even decades later, advances in forensic science can identify violent offenders, provide answers to survivors, and bring long-awaited closure.
#BloodlineDetectives #DNA #GeneticGenealogy #ColdCase #Justice #VenturaCountyDA #VCSAKI
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Gregory Lide (DOB 11/24/73), of Ventura, has been charged with murder for the shooting death of 34-year-old ...Brittney Stark. Lide is also charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a controlled substance with a firearm. Both are felonies. He faces special allegations, including personal and intentional discharge of a firearm and a strike prior.
Lide made his first appearance in Ventura County Superior Court today and his arraignment was continued to July 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 13. He remains in custody without bail.
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Great to welcome our friend and partner, Ambassador Ricardo Santana Velázquez from the Mexican Consulate in Oxnard, to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
District Attorney ...Erik Nasarenko appreciated the opportunity to connect and continue strengthening our partnership in service to the Ventura County community.
Consulado de México en Oxnard
Lying on a workers’ compensation claim is fraud. It is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Fraud by employers or workers raises insurance costs for everyone. If you suspect ...workers’ compensation fraud or an employer without required coverage, report it to our Workers’ Comp Fraud Unit at 805-662-1750.
#WorkersCompFraud #ReportFraud #VenturaCountyDA
Join Women Lawyers of Ventura County on July 25 for a drive-by donation event benefiting survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence through Jillian’s Closet and Family Justice Center ...programs.
Donate new clothing, household essentials, and other needed items to help provide comfort, dignity, and hope when it’s needed most.
📅 July 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 39 N. California Street, Ventura
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for helping survivors rebuild their lives.
A day behind the scenes at the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office!
We had a great time welcoming students from the Summer at the County internship program to learn about the many ...careers that make up our office. District Attorney Erik Nasarenko kicked off the visit before the group heard from prosecutors, investigators, a victim advocate, and even met our courthouse facility dog, Star.
From high school students preparing for their senior year to those getting ready for college, we hope everyone left with a better understanding of the criminal justice system and the many ways to serve our community.
Thanks for spending the day with us. We loved having you!
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