Por El Latino Newsroom
Seven people have been arrested and charged following a countywide law enforcement operation targeting the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced.
The enforcement effort, known as Operation Night Fall, took place from September 21 through October 8, 2026, and was led by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation.
The operation involved assistance from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Oxnard Police Department, Simi Valley Police Department, Ventura Police Department, California State Parole, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Investigators served 24 search warrants, including seven at residential locations, to collect evidence connected to the investigations. Seven individuals were arrested in Ventura County, while an eighth person was placed on a hold for allegedly violating the conditions of his parole.
The individuals charged are accused of offenses involving the production, distribution, or possession of child sexual abuse material, commonly referred to as child pornography.
Investigators Served 24 Search Warrants Across the County
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko emphasized the importance of coordinated law enforcement efforts in identifying individuals suspected of exploiting children and gathering evidence for criminal proceedings.
“Protecting children from sexual exploitation is a central mission for our office and we will continue to aggressively pursue those who seek to harm them,” Nasarenko said. “Operation Night Fall demonstrates the importance of coordinated law enforcement efforts in identifying offenders, securing critical evidence, and holding those accused accountable.”
The seven individuals arrested and charged are:
- Miguel Del Cid, born December 16, 1985, of Simi Valley, was charged with possession of child pornography under California Penal Code section 311.11(a). His next court appearance is scheduled for November 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for an early disposition conference.
- Nicholas Lara, born March 1, 1990, of Oxnard, was charged with possession of child pornography under Penal Code section 311.11(a). His next court appearance is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for an early disposition conference.
- Thomas Outlaw, born July 26, 1987, of Oxnard, faces charges of possession of child pornography with intent to distribute under Penal Code section 311.1(a), as well as possession of child pornography under section 311.11(a). His next court appearance is scheduled for December 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for an early disposition hearing.
- An unidentified minor male from Simi Valley was charged with possession of child pornography under Penal Code section 311.11(a).
- Nocuma Alvitre, born December 22, 1993, of Ventura, was charged with possession of child pornography under Penal Code section 311.11(a). His next court appearance is scheduled for December 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for an early disposition conference.
- Kevin Carmona, born December 1, 2000, of Bakersfield, was charged with possession of child pornography under Penal Code section 311.11(a). His next court appearance is scheduled for December 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for an early disposition conference.
- Daniel Orozco, born October 25, 2001, of Oxnard, was charged with possession of child pornography under Penal Code section 311.11(a). His next court appearance is scheduled for December 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for an early disposition conference.
District Attorney Urges Public to Report Suspected Crimes Against Children
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office works with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), an organization that receives and shares reports concerning possible child sexual exploitation.
The center operates a 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST and also accepts reports through its website, missingkids.org.
Authorities encouraged residents to remain alert and report any suspected crime involving a child immediately by calling 911 or contacting local law enforcement.
Operation Night Fall brought together multiple local, state, and federal agencies in an effort to investigate suspected offenses involving child sexual abuse material throughout Ventura County.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
