News Releases

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today his support for SB 538, introduced by California State Senator Susan Rubio, which strengthens protections for survivors of domestic violence by requiring California’s Superior Courts to allow parties to electronically file for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) and Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs).

District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that his office settled a civil law enforcement action against Leaders Merchant Services, LLC (Leaders), of Westlake Village.

District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Carlos Nelson Rivas (DOB 04/30/55), of Camarillo, entered a settlement with the District Attorney’s Office following an unlawful deposit of a toxic substance into the Ventura Harbor. Rivas is the owner of Rivas Fish Company Inc., and former operator of the commercial fishing boat “Albatro.”

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Justin Zinman (DOB 09/12/88), of Idaho, was sentenced on July 2, 2021, to serve 11 years in prison for stalking a Simi Valley woman and threatening to kidnap and violently rape her.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that hate crime charges were filed against Thomas Pecel (DOB 02/04/83), of Oxnard, related to an incident that occurred on
July 2, 2021, in Oxnard.

District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Hakop Karayan (DOB 09/29/78), and Artour Hakobyan (DOB 12/17/83), both of Glendale, were sentenced to jail for their roles in a skimming operation.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Christopher Schneider (DOB 11/22/88), of Thousand Oaks, has pled guilty to felony voluntary manslaughter of his mother, Nancy Schneider. Schneider also admitted using a knife in the commission of the crime.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko issued a public service announcement today advising our community of the dangers and potential consequences of illegal fireworks, as we celebrate this 4th of July weekend.

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Dionicio Salinas (DOB 10/02/91) was sentenced by Judge Gilbert Romero to 17 years 8 months in state prison for a series of violent crimes.