NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Antoine Nehme (DOB 07/22/51), of Victorville, has been convicted by a jury of orchestrating the 2004 murder of Dennis Wood, a ...Moorpark resident found dead in his home. The jury also found true the special allegation that Nehme ordered the killing for financial gain. Additionally, Judge Paul Baelly found all charged aggravating factors were true, including that the crime involved great violence and was carried out with planning, sophistication, or professionalism.
"I am deeply grateful to the jury for convicting the defendant and to the Ventura County Sheriff’s detectives who never gave up on this case," Senior Deputy District Attorney John Barrick said. "Thanks to their tireless efforts—especially lead detectives Gerardo Cruz and Erik Hernandez—we secured the evidence needed to prove this case beyond a reasonable doubt. After two decades, they made justice possible for Dennis Wood’s family."
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🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀
May your day be filled with luck, laughter, and safety. If you’re celebrating, please remember to plan ahead and never drink and drive. Let’s keep ...our community safe!
#StPatricksDay #DriveSober #StaySafe
Shout out to Chief Assistant District Attorney Lisa Lyytikainen who participated as a judge at the Migrant Education Region XVII Speech and Debate Tournament.
Today the Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) hosted its annual Real Estate Fraud Symposium, bringing together legal experts, real estate professionals, and law enforcement to tackle the latest ...fraud trends.
District Attorney Nasarenko and Senior Deputy DA Dominic Kardum were featured speakers, sharing real-world cases and enforcement actions taken against fraudulent actors. Their insights highlighted the importance of vigilance and collaboration in protecting homeowners from real estate related scams.
Thank you to REFAT and all the experts who participated in this important discussion!
#RealEstateFraud #VenturaCounty #DAOffice #FraudPrevention
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Christopher Paul Arevalo (DOB 01/09/92), of Oxnard, pled guilty on March 13, 2025, to the second-degree murder of Giovanni ...Vega. Arevalo also admitted to the special allegation that he personally used a firearm to commit the murder.
Arevalo is scheduled to be sentenced on April 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in courtroom 27 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He is expected to be sentenced to 35 years to life in state prison.
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NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Gonzalo Garcia Rodriguez (DOB 03/05/01), of Salinas, has been charged with the first-degree murder of Eugenio ...Lopez Ramirez. Garcia Rodriguez also faces special allegations and aggravating circumstances, including use of a deadly weapon, causing great bodily injury, and that the victim was vulnerable. He pled not guilty to all charges at today’s arraignment.
Garcia Rodriguez is scheduled to return to court for an early disposition conference on April 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He remains in custody without bail.
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Save the Date! 📅💜
Join DA Erik Nasarenko and the Ventura County DA’s Office as we honor survivors and law enforcement during Sexual Assault Awareness Month & National Crime ...Victims’ Rights Week.
📆 Thursday, April 10, 2025
📍 Cal Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy complimentary food and beverages from @epictacos, courtesy of the Family Justice Center Foundation. 🌮✨
On this International Women’s Day, we proudly recognize the incredible women in our District Attorney’s Office and beyond who serve our community with dedication, integrity, and resilience.
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From prosecutors and victim advocates to investigators and administrative professionals, the women in our office play a vital role in the pursuit of justice, supporting victims, and ensuring public safety.
Thank you for all you do!