Ventura County

Three arrested for human trafficking in Oxnard | News Channel 3-12
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Three arrested for human trafficking in Oxnard | News Channel 3-12

OXNARD, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office executed a multi-location search warrant at two businesses and two residences associated with alleged human trafficking and pimping on Aug. 4 resulting in the arrest of three people. The multi-location search warrant was issued after an investigation of two Oxnard businesses, VIP Therapy Massage and Blue Moon…

Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking – Ventura County Star
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Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking – Ventura County Star

For the first time in over 40 years, the annual ceremony was held in the eastern part of the county at Simi Valley City Hall. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko introduced the the event by noting its history, which began in 1981 after President Ronald Reagan proclaimed April as the month to recognize crime…

Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking in Ventura County
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Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony spotlights human trafficking in Ventura County

In recognition of National Crime Victims Rights Week, Ventura County officials gathered Thursday to highlight local efforts to combat human trafficking. For the first time in over 40 years, the annual ceremony was held in the eastern part of the county at Simi Valley City Hall. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko introduced the the…

Sheriff’s office makes 10 arrests in human trafficking operation, helps six victims
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Sheriff’s office makes 10 arrests in human trafficking operation, helps six victims

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said it made 10 arrests in two-day-long Human Trafficking Operations in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, and helped six victims connect with local victim resources. On Oct. 26 and 27, detectives from the Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force (VCHTTF) said they identified areas that have…

Thousand Oaks man charged with human trafficking, sex crimes with minors
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Thousand Oaks man charged with human trafficking, sex crimes with minors

A 41-year-old Thousand Oaks man has been charged with a range of sex crimes, including human trafficking and possessing child pornography, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Robert Ryan McGraa pleaded not guilty to one count of human trafficking, three counts of possessing child pornography and one count of misdemeanor child-luring during an arraignment…