VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – On Friday, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced that Jesse Andrew Mendoza of Santa Barbara will be facing three felonies and and four misdemeanors after a preliminary hearing Tuesday determined his trial could proceed after he allegedly escaped from his handcuffs while in custody and attacked the California Highway Patrol Officer driving.
Mendoza is facing the following charges and special allegations:
Charges:
- PC 245(c)-Felony Assault Upon a Peace Officer
- PC 664/203-Felony Attempted Mayhem
- PC 243(c)(2)-Felony Battery Upon a Peace Officer
- PC 836.6(b)-Escape from Arrest
- PC 148(a)(1)-Resist, Obstruct, Delay of a Peace Officer
- VC 23152(a)-Driving While Under the Influence of Any Alcoholic Beverage
- VC 23152(b)-Driving With a 0.08 Percent or Higher Blood Alcohol
Special Allegations:
- PC 667S2-Prior Stike 2
- PC 1170(h)(3)-Prior Serious or Violent Felony
- PC 667(a)(1)-Serious Felony Prior
On Oct. 5, 2024, Mendoza was stopped by a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer for a Vehicle Code violation stated a press release from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office…