NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Dustin Ronald Alba (DOB 08/02/94), of Oxnard, was convicted by a jury on June 9, 2025, of nine felony counts of... forcible sex acts, including rape, sodomy, and attempted forcible rape, on five separate victims. The jury also found true several special allegations and aggravating factors, including there being multiple victims, the victim was vulnerable, and Alba took advantage of a position of trust.
Alba’s crimes took place from 2012 to 2020, occurring in Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, and Los Angeles. The victims, many of whom met Alba through dating apps or social media, describe dating or messaging with Alba before being forced into sexual acts, despite repeated pleas for him to stop. He would use his body weight to pin down the victims and ignore their objections.
“I extend my sincere gratitude to the jury for their diligent and thoughtful examination of all the evidence,” Deputy District Attorney Rosa Romero said. “While justice for these victims was delayed, their verdict means that it was not denied. I sincerely hope that this decision offers the victims a sense of closure as they move forward in their healing process.”
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Today, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office was proud to join Candela Group’s town hall at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura. District Attorney Erik Nasarenko spoke alongside local ...leaders and advocates about the vital intersection of mental health, recovery, and public safety. We are committed to supporting collaborative efforts that strengthen and uplift our community.
#MentalHealthMatters #PublicSafety #CommunityPartnerships #VenturaCounty
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that two Oxnard teenagers, 14 and 15 years old, have been charged with the murder of Davy Glen Pichel. The juveniles were in court ...this morning for arraignment. The Court ordered both minors detained at the Juvenile Facility. At the request of their attorneys, their arraignments were continued to June 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in J3.
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Today marks the 5-year anniversary of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Courthouse Facility Dog Program!
It all began in late 2019 when Star met program founder Rachelle Dean and ...handler Andrea Stewart at Assistant Dogs of the West in New Mexico. The bond was instant, and on this day in 2020, Star officially joined our team. Since then, she’s comforted hundreds of victims, witnesses, and families through the justice process.
Star’s work has helped expand the program to three dogs (Trakr & Comet) and inspired similar efforts across the state. Whether prancing courthouse halls with her leash in her mouth or enjoying belly rubs at community events, Star continues to make a difference every day.
Thank you to Rachelle, Andrea, and Star for building something truly special. 💙🐶 #CourthouseDogs #VCDA #5YearsOfStar
Please join us in welcoming our two newest Deputy District Attorneys, sworn in today by District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. Adam Micale joins our office from the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, ...and Rebecca Hoffman comes to us after serving as a Deputy District Attorney in Santa Barbara County.
We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to the important work they’ll do on behalf of Ventura County.
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Christian Alexandre Hillairet (DOB 09/02/99), of Ojai, has been charged with two counts of murder for the May 2025 killing of ...Carolyn Nino De Rivera and the 2023 death of William Thompson, a City of Ventura resident. Prosecutors have filed several special allegations against Hillairet, including commission of more than one murder, use of a deadly weapon, and a strike prior.
“The defendant’s alleged actions reflect a chilling pattern of violence and cruelty,” District Attorney Nasarenko said. “Our office is committed to securing justice for these victims and prosecuting Hillairet to the fullest extent of the law.”
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NEWS RELEASE:
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Christian Alexandre Hillairet (DOB 09/02/99), of Ojai, has been charged with two counts of murder for the May ...2025 killing of Carolyn Nino De Rivera and the 2023 death of William Thompson, a City of Ventura resident. Prosecutors have filed several special allegations against Hillairet, including commission of more than one murder, use of a deadly weapon, and a strike prior.
“The defendant’s alleged actions reflect a chilling pattern of violence and cruelty,” District Attorney Nasarenko said. “Our office is committed to securing justice for these victims and prosecuting Hillairet to the fullest extent of the law.”
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https://da.venturacounty.gov/2025/06/ojai-handyman-charged-with-two-ventura-county-murders
Thank you to the VC Reporter for highlighting our Courthouse Dog Program and the dedicated advocates who make it possible. Star, Trakr and Comet play a powerful role in helping victims through some ...of their most difficult moments, and we’re grateful their story is being shared. ⭐️🐾☄️
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District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Alfredo Vasquez (DOB 07/27/99), of Moorpark, has been convicted by a jury for a gang attack on a Simi Valley hiking trail. The... jury found Vasquez guilty on June 4, 2025, of assault with a deadly weapon and found true the special allegations of the crime being gang related and causing great bodily injury in commission of a felony. Judge Paul Baelly found true three additional aggravating factors: the crime involved great violence, the defendant was armed with and used a weapon, and the defendant has engaged in violent conduct.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Hayley Moyer, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Major Crime Gang Unit, prosecuted the case.
“Ventura County residents should feel safe and secure while hiking on our beautiful trails, not worried about encountering gang violence,” Ms. Moyer said. “We would like to thank the jurors for their careful and thoughtful deliberation, holding the defendant accountable for this vicious, gang-motivated attack.”
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