February 16, 2023
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jessica Ayala (DOB 11/10/94), of Lake Balboa, California, pled guilty to one count of insurance fraud on Thursday February 16, 2023.
February 9, 2023
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that two counts of first-degree murder have been filed against Tony Garcia (DOB 05/07/54), of Oxnard, for the 1981 cold case murders of Rachel Zendejas and Lisa Gondek. Garcia made his first court appearance today, Thursday, February 9, 2023. His arraignment was continued to February 23, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 13 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He is currently being held in custody in the Ventura County Jail without bail.
February 8, 2023
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing a case involving the 1981 murders of Rachel Zendejas and Lisa Gondek.
February 2, 2023
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that on February 1, 2023, Raymond Reyes (DOB 05/29/90), of Bakersfield, was convicted by a jury of attempted murder and other crimes related to a 2021 shooting in Oxnard.
February 2, 2023
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that a guilty plea was entered by Juventino Reyes Guerrero (DOB 09/11/78), of Piru, for his role in working with an illegal wildlife poaching group, known as the “E-Bike Crew.”
February 2, 2023
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that on February 1, 2023, former California Highway Patrol Officer, Trever Dalton (DOB 09/19/72) of Ventura, was sentenced to one year in the Ventura County Jail and 36 months formal probation for shooting his neighbor in 2017.
January 31, 2023
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that charges have been filed against Aristeo Rivera Ramos (DOB 03/07/52), of Oak View, for child molestation. Ramos is facing 11 counts of forcible lewd acts on minors under the age of 14.
January 27, 2023
Ventura County law enforcement leaders issue statement regarding death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee.
January 23, 2023
On Monday, January 23, Congresswoman Julia Brownley presented a check for $640,000 to the County of Ventura to expand crime victim services and resources in Oxnard and Port Hueneme. The money will help with the expansion of the Ventura County Family Justice Center, a program administered by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, at a new location in Oxnard.
January 19, 2023
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that several members of an international theft group entered guilty pleas this week to first-degree burglary and conspiracy charges.