By Redacción
Redaccion@latinocc.com
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced Tuesday that Dustin Ronald Alba, 30, of Oxnard, was sentenced to 111 years to life in state prison for the rape and sexual assault of five women between 2012 and 2020.
A jury convicted Alba on June 9 of nine felony counts, including forcible rape, sodomy, and attempted rape. The jury also found true several special allegations and aggravating factors, including multiple victims, vulnerable victims, and abuse of a position of trust.
Four of Alba’s victims gave emotional impact statements during the sentencing hearing, detailing the trauma and long-term effects of the assaults.
Deputy District Attorney Rosa Romero, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Sexual Assault Unit, prosecuted the case.
“The defendant’s sexual violence caused profound harm to many victims, warranting the sentence imposed,” Romero said. “While nothing can erase the pain endured, it is my hope that the victims will begin to heal.”
According to court records, the crimes occurred in Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, and Los Angeles. Most victims met Alba through dating apps or social media. Many described initially friendly exchanges that escalated into violent sexual encounters after Alba ignored their refusals.
One victim met Alba in August 2020 after chatting on a dating app. Despite her clear message that she wasn’t seeking a hookup, she agreed to spend the day with him. After returning to his Oxnard residence, Alba allegedly tore her clothes and raped her. Scared for her safety, the woman complied, later reporting the assault to police.
As the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office investigated that incident, detectives searched Alba’s cellphone and found incriminating messages that led to the discovery of four additional victims. These women reported similar patterns of coercion and sexual violence.
Alba’s sentencing reflects the severity of his actions and the lasting damage caused to his victims, prosecutors said. He will not be eligible for parole under California’s current sentencing laws.
