News Releases

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Luis Fernando Piceno (DOB 08/21/96), of Moorpark, was sentenced to five years, four months in state prison for the DUI crash where he struck two Simi Valley Police Department (SVPD) officers in their patrol vehicles. Piceno previously pled guilty on June 16, 2025, to DUI with a .08% blood alcohol causing injury. He also admitted to three special allegations: causing great bodily injury (GBI) in commission of a felony, causing injury to more than one victim, and a drunk driving prior.

Deputy District Attorney Jillian Ewan, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office DUI Unit, prosecuted the case.

“This case shows the devastating and lasting consequences of impaired driving,” Ms. Ewan said. “We are thankful the officers are alive today. The District Attorney’s Office is committed to holding impaired drivers accountable and keeping Ventura County safe.”

District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Salvador Pena Martinez (DOB 05/11/81), of Oxnard, was sentenced on July 21, 2025, to 25 years, four months in state prison for the violent assault of his girlfriend in 2020. Martinez previously pled guilty on April 21, 2025, to inflicting corporal injury, kidnapping, criminal threats, arson of an inhabited structure, evading an officer, and being a felon in possession of a firearm, all of which are felonies. Martinez also admitted to dozens of special allegations and aggravating factors, including causing great bodily injury, that the victim was vulnerable, and strike priors.

District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Teddy Poster Boyd (DOB 06/20/76), of Oxnard, was sentenced on July 18, 2025, to two years eight months state prison for committing a hate crime battery. Boyd previously pled guilty on June 6, 2025, to battery, vandalism not exceeding $400, violation of civil rights, and possession of a controlled substance. He also admitted all special allegations, including the hate crime charge, which elevated the battery to a felony.

In addition to his prison sentence, Boyd was ordered to complete 50 hours of community service, as required for a hate crime conviction, and to pay $150 in restitution to the victim for the damaged phone.

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Fabian Manzo (DOB 03/30/00), of Bakersfield, was convicted by a jury this week of eight felony counts of child molestation. The jury found Manzo guilty of five counts of lewd acts upon a child, one count of penetration with a child under 14 years, one count of attempted forcible lewd act upon a child, and one count of forcible lewd act upon a child. Manzo was also convicted of one lesser-included charge for simple battery. Several special allegations and aggravating factors were found true, including that Manzo committed substantial sexual conduct, took advantage of a position of trust, and that the victim was vulnerable.

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that charges have been filed against two Ventura County Sheriff’s Office deputies for their roles in a March 30, 2025, off-duty assault at a Camarillo bar. Dylan Davis (DOB 02/12/91), of Ventura, and Anthony Malagon (08/19/97), of Camarillo, are each charged with felony assault by means likely to cause great bodily injury. Davis also faces a separate felony charge of spousal battery and a separate misdemeanor charge of battery.

District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that additional charges have been filed against Ronald Wilson (DOB 10/23/52), of Timnath, Colorado, following an ongoing investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

On July 14, 2025, prosecutors filed a new case against Wilson, adding seven felony counts related to the alleged sexual assault of two previously unreported student victims. Both individuals came forward after Wilson’s arrest in May, when he was accused of initiating and maintaining a sexual relationship with a juvenile female student at Camarillo High School from approximately 2014 to 2017. That investigation began in March 2025, when the now adult victim reported what allegedly happened to her while she was in high school. At that time, the District Attorney’s Office filed five felony counts and several special allegations against Wilson.

District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that John Edward Kalil (DOB 07/11/96), of Oxnard, was sentenced to 50 years to life in state prison. Kalil was previously convicted by a jury on April 28, 2025, of six felony counts of child molestation. The jury also found true the special allegations there were multiple victims and Kalil committed substantial sexual conduct.

Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko testified this week 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 unopposed from the Senate Public Safety Committee following testimony from District Attorney Nasarenko and a representative from Giffords Law Center, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

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.”

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.