Child Abduction and Recovery Unit

A Program of Ventura County District Attorney

• BUSINESS ADDRESS: 646 County Square Dr., Ste. 200, Ventura, CA, 93003; 805-289-1971; Fax: 805-477-1655; 8 am - 12 pm; 1 pm - 5 pm, M - F
  
• EMAIL:edward.smith@co.ventura.ca.us
  
• FEES: Call for information; reimbursement could be ordered by the Court
  
• INTAKE PROCEDURES: Call for information and appointment.
  
• CLIENT CONTACT: Sylvia Nuno, Legal Processing Asst III; Mollie Ruble, Investigative Asst; Edward Smith, DA Investigator; George Salazar, DA Investigator; Thomas B. Johnson, Sr. Deputy DA
  
• PROFESSIONAL CONTACT: Tom Johnson, Deputy D.A.; Edward Smith, Investigator; George Salazar, Investigator; Janet Notaro, Child Recovery Specialist; Wendi Keesing, Child Recovery Specialist
  
• SPECIAL ITEMS: Wheelchair access; Spanish
  
• DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Under California law, the District Attorney is required to locate abducted children and enforce child custody or visitation rights.
  
• LIST OF SERVICES: Criminal Justice | Education and Training (Non-school) | Information and Referral | Missing Children and Runaways | Youth