NEWS RELEASE: District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Antoine Nehme (DOB 07/22/51), of Victorville, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for ...orchestrating the 2004 murder of Dennis Wood, a Moorpark resident found dead in his home.
“I am so very grateful to the members of the Ventura County Cold Case Unit for never giving up their pursuit of the murders of Dennis Wood. Without their diligence and dedication, this case never would have been solved,” Senior Prosecutor John Barrick said. “Dennis Wood was a good and honorable man who didn’t deserve to die the way he did. I am glad Dennis’ family was able to see his murderers finally brought to justice after 21 long years.”
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📣THIS FRIDAY!
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Ventura County Probation Agency, People’s Justice Project, California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (“CRLA”), and The ...Colleges of Law –Ventura will host a free legal Clean Slate Clinic for Ventura County residents for criminal record expungement, felony reduction, and arrest record sealing on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Colleges of Law – Ventura campus located at 4475 Market St, Ventura, CA 93003.
The purpose of the Clean Slate Clinic is to help eliminate barriers to employment and housing for individuals who have criminal records. A criminal record—no matter how old or how minor—can be a significant barrier to reentry for people when most employers, property managers, and universities use background checks to screen applicants.
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Another successful day at SwapMeet Justice!🎉
This past weekend, Investigative Assistants Rubi Cortez and Aimee Spriggs represented our Bureau of Investigation, connecting with the ...community and sharing valuable resources. Don’t miss the next one on Sunday, June 29!
#SwapMeetJustice #CommunityOutreach #PublicSafety #VenturaCounty
Busy weekend for our team! 💪
Family Justice Center staff were out at the Conejo Valley Disabilities Fair in Thousand Oaks on Saturday. Big thanks to Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and ...Sheriff Jim Fryhoff for stopping by and joining us for a photo. Great to see the Sheriff’s Volunteer Mounted Patrol too! 🐴
#CommunitySupport #FamilyJusticeCenter #DisabilitiesFair2025
This past Saturday, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office proudly participated in NAMIWalks at Royal High School in #SimiValley.
Our team joined community members to raise ...awareness, reduce stigma, and support access to mental health resources. We were honored to walk alongside so many who are committed to building a stronger, more compassionate community.
Thank you to @namiventura for organizing this event and to everyone who showed up, spoke out, and stepped forward for mental health.
Together, we walk. Together, we support.
#NAMIWalks #MentalHealthForAll #VenturaCountyDA NAMI
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Kevin Ray James (DOB 09/23/67), of San Bernardino, has pled guilty to the 1997 murder of Monica Leech during an armed bank ...robbery in Thousand Oaks, and admitted that he personally used a firearm during the commission of the crime. As part of the plea, James will receive a sentence of 19 years to life in state prison.
The Leech and Cavaletto families shared that the resolution provides them with a sense of closure after decades of uncertainty and heartbreak:
“Losing Monica has been an unbearable tragedy. While nothing can bring her back, we are pleased that the defendant has accepted responsibility for her death. This outcome brings a sense of justice and accountability and allows us to begin moving forward while honoring Monica’s memory. We want to thank investigators with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and prosecutors and investigators with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for staying with it and achieving this outcome.”
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we proudly celebrate the rich contributions of the Korean American community to our legal system and beyond.
Last ...month, District Attorney Erik Nasarenko and Chief Investigator Scott Whitney joined the Korean Prosecutors Association (KPA) in commemorating its 15th anniversary. The event highlighted the exceptional accomplishments of Korean American legal professionals and underscored the continued importance of diversity within the justice system.