November 17, 2025 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on October 22, 2025, detectives from the Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force (VCHTTF) conducted an undercover human trafficking sting operation in the City of Thousand Oaks, California.

The operation was part of a ten-day statewide effort called “Operation Trick R Treat,” led by the Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force. This year’s operation primarily focused on apprehending commercial sex buyers—commonly referred to as “tricks” in the commercial sex industry.

During the operation on October 22, Ventura County detectives arrested six (6) commercial sex buyers for violating California Penal Code Section 647(b) – Solicitation of Prostitution. The individuals were also provided education on how the demand for commercial sex contributes to human trafficking–related crimes.

California law also states that an individual is in violation of Penal Code Section 647(b) – Solicitation of Prostitution – when a person performs any sexual act in exchange for money or other compensation or offers or agrees to such an arrangement.

The Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force is comprised of two full-time Sheriff’s Detectives, supported by representative detectives from each law enforcement agency in Ventura County, as well as several victim service providers. The VCHTTF investigates both labor and sex trafficking occurring within Ventura County.

The task force hopes to raise awareness about human trafficking within the community. Detectives believe that these proactive enforcement efforts are crucial in the fight against human trafficking.

Detectives encourage anyone who believes they are a victim, or who knows a victim of human trafficking, to contact “211” or local law enforcement to be connected with services.

Nature of Incident: Operation Trick R Treat
Report Number: 25-135354
Location: Thousand Oaks, California
Date & Time: October 22, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M.

Unit(s) Responsible: Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force
Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force
Ventura County Sheriff’s Special Crimes Unit
Thousand Oaks Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Thousand Oaks Police Department Direct Enforcement Unit
Ventura Police Department

Suspects	City of Residence	Age
Jason Lightfoot	Newbury Park	51
Mauricio Jimenez Jr.	Oxnard	42
Jose Garcia	Thousand Oaks	47
Christopher Kilbert	Oxnard	37
Kerolos Nasralla	Moorpark	20
Israel Perez	Oxnard	51

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for information, which leads to arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime.  The caller may remain anonymous.  The call is not recorded.  Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Source: Ventura County Sheriff's Office