Meiners Oaks Man Charged in Neighbor’s Death

VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Richard Eric Arellanes (DOB 11/25/67), of Meiners Oaks, has been charged with murder for the killing of his neighbor, Padraic Murphy, which occurred on September 28, 2018. The complaint charges one count of murder in violation of Penal Code section 187(a) and a special allegation for the use of a firearm in the commission of the crime.   

Arellanes is currently in custody at the Ventura County jail in lieu of bail that has been set at $1 million.  Arellanes’ arraignment was continued to October 15, 2018, at 1:30 in courtroom 14 of the Ventura Superior Court, County of Ventura.

The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is the public prosecutor for the county’s 850,000 residents. The office employs approximately 280 employees including attorneys, investigators, victim advocates, and other professional support staff who strive to seek justice, ensure public safety, and protect the rights of crime victims.

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