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  • Shooting by Simi Valley Police Department Officers Found Justified

    Shooting by Simi Valley Police Department Officers Found Justified

    District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that the review of the circumstances concerning the April 28, 2022, shooting of Derrick Padilla by Simi Valley Police Department Senior Officer David Maupin and Officer Daniel Stradling has been completed.

    The full report is available on the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office website and explains the District Attorney’s conclusions that Senior Officer Maupin and Officer Stradling acted reasonably, and their use of deadly force in self-defense was justified.

    May 28, 2024

  • $1.66 Million in Federal Funding Secured for Domestic Violence Shelter at Ventura County Family Justice Center

    $1.66 Million in Federal Funding Secured for Domestic Violence Shelter at Ventura County Family Justice Center

    The Ventura County Family Justice Center (FJC), a program and services administered by the District Attorney’s Office, was the recipient of $1.66 million secured by Congressman Salud Carbajal in the federal budget. The federal funding will expand services at the Ventura FJC location by increasing the number of domestic violence shelter beds once the new Emergency Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Housing project is completed. Currently, only 24 emergency shelter beds exist in Ventura County. This new project will bring up to 18 additional beds to the county.

    May 28, 2024

  • Water Board Member Sentenced for Felony Grand Theft of Water

    Water Board Member Sentenced for Felony Grand Theft of Water

    District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Daniel Naumann (DOB 12/24/57), of Camarillo, was sentenced to 30 days in Ventura County Jail, two years formal probation, and ordered to pay restitution. Prior to today’s sentencing, Naumann paid $30,000 in restitution for stealing water for his own agricultural use. Naumann previously pled guilty on March 29, 2024, to one felony count of grand theft of water.

    May 24, 2024

  • Ventura Man Charged with Human Trafficking & Sex Crimes Against Minor

    Ventura Man Charged with Human Trafficking & Sex Crimes Against Minor

    The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Gerardo Hernandez Cruz (DOB 11/25/92), of Ventura, has been charged with three felony counts: human trafficking of a minor, forcible rape, and forcible sexual penetration with a minor over 14. He is also charged with four special allegations, including that the victim was particularly vulnerable.

    May 24, 2024

  • Former Ojai Teacher Sentenced for Sex Crimes Against Student

    Former Ojai Teacher Sentenced for Sex Crimes Against Student

    District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Paul Herder (DOB 03/20/58), of Pahoa, Hawaii, was sentenced on May 23, 2024, to 6 years 8 months prison. Herder previously pled guilty to six felony counts involving sexual conduct with a student, which included luring, digital penetration of a minor, and unlawful sexual intercourse. He also admitted special allegations that he took advantage of a position of trust or confidence to commit these offenses.

    May 24, 2024

  • Oxnard Man Pleads Guilty to Automobile Insurance Fraud

    Oxnard Man Pleads Guilty to Automobile Insurance Fraud

    The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Enrique Gabriel Doria (DOB 11/20/97), of Oxnard, pled guilty on May 20, 2024, to one felony count of automobile insurance fraud.

    May 23, 2024

  • District Attorney Erik Nasarenko & Sheriff Jim Fryhoff to Hold News Conference on Additional Murder Charge Against Rotherie Foster

    District Attorney Erik Nasarenko & Sheriff Jim Fryhoff to Hold News Conference on Additional Murder Charge Against Rotherie Foster

    On Wednesday May 22, 2024, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office will hold a news conference to announce an additional murder charge against Rotherie Durell Foster (DOB 11/03/85), of Camarillo. Foster, who is already in custody and facing charges for the murder of Jose Velasquez, is now additionally being charged for the 2022 murder of Los Angeles County resident Bill Levy.

    May 21, 2024

  • Ojai Man Sentenced for Killing of Friend

    Ojai Man Sentenced for Killing of Friend

    District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Cameron Scott Lykins (DOB 11/02/95), of Ojai, was sentenced to 18 years prison for the death of Houston Auer. Lykins previously pled guilty on April 19, 2024, to one count of voluntary manslaughter. He also admitted to several special allegations and aggravating factors, including that he used a deadly weapon and had strike priors.

    “The true tragedy of this case is that Houston Auer is gone, and nothing can bring him back,” Senior Deputy District Attorney Christopher Harman said. “Today’s sentencing holds the defendant accountable for what the people could prove and will keep him off the street for a significant amount of time.”

    May 17, 2024

  • Santa Paula Gang Member Sentenced for Near Fatal Shooting

    Santa Paula Gang Member Sentenced for Near Fatal Shooting

    Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Richard Steven Valencia (DOB 09/26/78), of Santa Paula, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the attempted murder of his neighbor. Valencia previously pled guilty on March 26, 2024, to four felony counts, including attempted murder, assault with a firearm, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He also admitted to several special allegations including personal and intentional discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and two strike priors.

    May 16, 2024

  • San Diego Man Pleads Guilty to Forcible Sex Crimes Against Sister

    San Diego Man Pleads Guilty to Forcible Sex Crimes Against Sister

    The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that Stephen Delacruz (DOB 01/13/87), of San Diego, pled guilty on May 14, 2024, to eight felonies including three counts of forcible rape, three counts of forcible oral copulation, and two counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object. Delacruz also admitted to the special allegations that the victim was under 18 years of age.

    “Samantha was incredibly brave, courageous and just never gave up,” said District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, who prosecuted the case. “Despite multiple setbacks and delays, she kept fighting for justice and to have her voice heard in court. Because of her determination to see her brother held accountable for these egregious crimes, the legal process did ultimately work.”

    May 16, 2024

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