NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Francisco Garcia (DOB 10/07/68), of Oxnard, has been convicted by a jury of second-degree murder for the DUI ...crash that killed Elicia Lopez-Hernandez in 2018. The jury also found Garcia guilty of two felony DUI counts that resulted in great bodily injury to another victim, and felony fleeing the scene of an accident after causing serious injury. Several special allegations and aggravating factors were found true, including the crime involved great violence, the victim was vulnerable, and Garcia engaged in violent conduct.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Edward Andrews prosecuted the case.
“The jury’s verdict today recognizes the devastating consequences of the defendant’s actions,” Mr. Andrews said. “The defendant took the life of a woman who only sought to help others, grievously injured another good Samaritan, then he fled rather than face what he did. After a long and challenging process, these convictions bring a measure of closure to the victim’s family. It also sends a clear message: repeated acts of drinking and driving can be deadly. This conviction enhances public safety for our Ventura County community.”
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko testified today in the California State Senate Public Safety Committee in support of Assembly Bill 1344, a measure aimed at significantly enhancing ...public safety. Authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, the bill would authorize district attorneys to directly petition the courts for Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs), commonly referred to as “Red Flag Laws.” These judicial orders allow a judge to temporarily prohibit firearm possession by individuals who pose a significant danger to themselves or others.
AB 1344 passed out of the Senate Public Safety Committee and now advances to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further consideration.
📄✍️ Need an Apostille?
Our friends at the Ventura County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters are bringing the Apostille Pop-Up Shop to the Government Center on Tuesday, July 29, ...from 9 AM to 4 PM, in partnership with the California Secretary of State.
This one-day event makes it easy and convenient to get Apostille services done locally.
📍 Details and full press release: clerkrecorder.venturacounty.gov
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🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office!
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we encourage everyone to stay safe, be responsible, and look ...out for one another.
Remember, fireworks are dangerous and can carry serious consequences. If you’re celebrating with alcohol, plan ahead and never drive under the influence.
Let’s make this a safe and memorable holiday for all.
The Ventura County DA’s Office will be part of the Summer Education Series at Orchard Community Church in Ventura on Wednesday, July 16. Deputy DA Rikole Kelly will present on human trafficking and... the work being done locally to combat it.
Presentations include:
July 9: Human Trafficking Awareness with Interface, Forever Found, and the Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force.
July 16: Human Trafficking presentations by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
July 23: Domestic Violence presented by Coalition for Family Harmony.
NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Neil Liam Reb (DOB 11/07/03), of Oak Park, has been charged with two counts of felony gross vehicular ...manslaughter in connection with the deaths of Alejandro and Maria Ramirez. Reb also faces a special allegation that the crime is a serious felony.
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📢 The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
We will reopen and resume regular business hours on Monday, July 7.