NEWS RELEASE:
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has charged Michael Thomas McDevitt (DOB 11/24/81), of Simi Valley, with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal fentanyl overdose of... Thousand Oaks resident Karissa Robinson. He is also charged with furnishing fentanyl and furnishing methamphetamine with the special allegation that he caused great bodily injury. McDevitt pled not guilty at his arraignment.
READ MORE: https://www.vcdistrictattorney.com/2024/09/simi-valley-man-charged-after-fatal-fentanyl-overdose
We love when our colleagues find a new passion within the office! Aimee Spriggs joined the District Attorney’s Office in 2012 and had been a Senior Victim Advocate in our Victim & Community ...Services Division.
Today, Aimee was sworn in to her new role as an Investigative Assistant with the Bureau of Investigation. Congratulations! 🎉
NEWS RELEASE:
Wire fraud in real estate transactions is rapidly increasing, posing a significant threat to both buyers and sellers. According to the FBI, fraudsters are increasingly employing ...sophisticated social engineering techniques to infiltrate real estate transactions by impersonating trusted parties such as escrow officers, real estate agents, title representatives, and other key figures. This type of fraud typically occurs through electronic communications, with emails being the primary medium.
Once fraudsters gain access to the transaction, they often target crucial monies like buyer’s closing funds, seller’s proceeds, lender’s funds, and even broker commissions. By intercepting or manipulating communication, they deceive the parties into wiring money to fraudulent accounts, often leaving victims with significant financial losses and little recourse.
“Our office is committed to protecting residents from these sophisticated scams,” District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. “We urge the public to stay vigilant, verify information with trusted sources, and be cautious before transferring any funds.”
LEARN MORE:
https://www.vcdistrictattorney.com/2024/09/district-attorney-encourages-public-to-be-alert-for-real-estate-wire-scams
We hope you had a wonderful weekend! It was great to see those who made it out for the Safety Fair hosted by @asm_irwin. So many great resources were available for the community.
Congratulations, Casa Pacifica!🎉 @casapacifica
Today, we celebrated 30 years of your unwavering dedication to supporting and transforming the lives of children and families in our community. ...For three decades, you have been a beacon of hope, compassion, and healing for countless young individuals, offering them the care and guidance they need to build brighter futures.
Your commitment to helping children overcome challenges and thrive is truly inspiring. Here’s to the next 30 years of making a lasting impact!
#CasaPacifica30 #CommunityHeroes #SupportingOurYouth #30YearsOfHope #VenturaCounty
News Release: Moorpark Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Standoff
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced today that William Cornelis Boer (DOB 04/20/63), of Moorpark,... has been charged with two felony counts of attempted murder, one felony count of possessing explosives, and one felony count of attempting to set fire to a structure.
Boer’s arraignment was continued to October 11, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 13 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He remains in custody without bail.
https://www.vcdistrictattorney.com/2024/09/moorpark-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-following-standoff
News Release: Oxnard Man Sentenced to 152 Years to Life for Child Sexual Abuse
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Omar Cruz-Hernandez (DOB 07/02/85), of Oxnard, was sentenced ...to 152 years to life in state prison. Cruz-Hernandez was previously convicted by a jury on August 2, 2024, of seven felony counts of child sexual abuse.
“The defendant committed unspeakable acts of sexual abuse against multiple vulnerable children,” Deputy District Attorney Michael Kern said. “While nothing will ever undo the harm that the defendant inflicted, I hope this sentence provides even a small amount of closure to the victims and allows their healing process to continue. This sentence also demonstrates that these crimes will not be tolerated in our community and ensures that the defendant will never harm another child.”
https://www.vcdistrictattorney.com/2024/09/oxnard-man-sentenced-to-152-years-to-life-for-child-sexual-abuse
Welcoming new Ventura College President, Claudia Lourido-Habib! We’re excited to see what the future brings as VC heads into its centennial year in 2025.
Go Pirates! 🟠🏴☠️
...@venturacollegeofficial
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Michael Ortega (DOB 03/05/00), of Oxnard, was sentenced to 64 years 4 months to life in state prison for the murder of John ...Paul Carrillo. Ortega was previously convicted by a jury on August 9, 2024. The jury also found Ortega guilty of multiple gun charges, including felony possession of a gun with methamphetamine, felony possession of a gun by a felon, and felony possession of a sawed-off shotgun.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Theresa Pollara, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Major Crimes Homicide Unit, prosecuted the cases.
“This case illustrates the tragedy of street gang crime,” Ms. Pollara said. “The defendant acted to impress his gang, but there was nothing noble or brave about shooting an innocent youth. The judge said it best when he explained to the defendant that ‘he took two lives, his and Mr. Carrillo’s’.”
READ MORE:
https://www.vcdistrictattorney.com/2024/09/oxnard-gang-member-sentenced-for-murder