On March 11, 2019, Simi Valley-based Simi Auto Spa & Speed Wash illegally disposed of hazardous waste into an on-site storm drain that directly connects to the Arroyo Simi waterway which turned the waterway bright green. The hazardous waste, auto detailing wax, contained the chemical sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate, which is acutely toxic to aquatic life. In a stipulated Final Judgment, Sam’s KH Corp. agreed to pay $65,000 in civil penalties, $37,405 in cost reimbursement to multiple responding state and county agencies, and an injunction prohibiting the business from unlawfully disposing of chemicals into the waterway.
Carwash Company Settles Case for Unlawful Hazardous Waste Disposal
March 11, 2022
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that hate crime charges were filed against Eden Haven-Martinez (DOB 12/18/88), of Santa Maria, related to an incident on December 12, 2021, in Ventura.
March 11, 2022
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Target Corporation entered a stipulated judgment and will pay $5 million in civil penalties to resolve allegations of false advertising and unfair competition relating to price accuracy of its merchandise.
March 11, 2022
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that the second of two Ventura teenagers was found responsible for the July 22, 2021, arson at Mound Elementary School in Ventura.
March 11, 2022
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Jason Tyler Fernandes (DOB 02/11/99), of Ventura, was charged with the murder of his father, Michael Fernandes. The complaint alleges one count of murder with the special allegation of personal use of a deadly or dangerous weapon.
March 8, 2022
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Kyle Davis (DOB 08/16/85), of Newbury Park, pled guilty to multiple hate crime related charges, including one count of vandalism, one count of hate crime by damaging property, and one count of assault.
March 4, 2022
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Enrico Martinez (DOB 07/04/03), of Chile, and Galvez Valdivieso (DOB 10/26/88), of Chile, both suspected members of the South American Theft Group (SATG), have been charged with first-degree residential burglary, conspiracy, and resisting arrest.
March 1, 2022
VENTURA, California – A message from District Attorney Erik Nasarenko.
February 28, 2022
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Darren Lee Hardy (DOB 11/08/72), of Thousand Oaks, pled guilty to felony automobile insurance fraud.
February 18, 2022
VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Edgar Mendoza (DOB 06/09/85), of Oxnard, has been charged with the murder of Jorge Maldonado, of Oxnard.
