Jahshua Jarrett (DOB 05/14/98), of Santa Paula, has been charged with murder, and a special allegation that he personally used a firearm, for the shooting death of Cristina Pena on July 14, 2019.Â
Ms. Pena was fatally shot inside the residence she shared with Jarrett in Santa Paula. Jarrett was arrested after investigation by the Santa Paula Police Department.
Jarrett appeared in court on July 16, 2019. Arraignment was continued to August 7, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 13 of the Ventura County Superior Court. He is currently in custody with bail set at $750,000.
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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