Simi Valley Police Arrest Suspect in 2017 Cold Case
Authorities apprehended a 39-year-old man in connection to a violent assault that occurred seven years ago on Galena Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Sex Crimes
The Ventura County District Attorney's Office has filed charges against 39-year-old Ricardo Jimenez-Garcia for a 2017 attack. Jimenez-Garcia was arrested on September 9 following a cold case investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
The identification and arrest of a suspect in this long-unsolved cold case bring a potential resolution to an assault that occurred years ago in Simi Valley. Prosecutors have now initiated formal legal proceedings to address the 2017 crime.
Ricardo Jimenez-Garcia, 39, was taken into custody on September 9 after investigators identified him as a primary suspect. The case, which previously lacked a suspect, is now progressing through the Ventura County court system.
The players
Ricardo Jimenez-Garcia
He is the 39-year-old suspect currently facing charges related to a 2017 assault in Simi Valley.
Ventura County District Attorney's Office
This is the law enforcement and legal agency responsible for the prosecution and the investigative efforts that led to the arrest.
The details
On September 21, 2017, a victim walking to work on Galena Avenue was attacked with a knife by suspects who wore masks from the movie Scream. Investigators from the District Attorney's Office pursued leads to connect Jimenez-Garcia to the violent incident.
Timeline
The assault took place at 4:10 a.m. on September 21, 2017.
Ricardo Jimenez-Garcia was arrested on September 9, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the trend of cold case breakthroughs enabled by persistent investigative follow-ups years after an initial crime. It highlights how local jurisdictions utilize dedicated District Attorney investigators to revisit unresolved files from previous years.
The arrest serves as a status update for local residents regarding a long-unsolved violent crime in their area. Anyone with information relevant to the ongoing investigation is encouraged to contact the lead DA investigator at 805-477-1638.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of continued investigative resources in pursuing cold cases long after an initial incident. Residents should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement to assist in ongoing and future investigations.
Further reading
For additional background on local investigative efforts, visit the Simi Valley Sex Crimes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Moorpark Acorn.
