A Ventura woman, Trinity Trenay Stewart, has been arraigned on multiple charges, including false imprisonment, child endangerment, and possession of drug paraphernalia, as per the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Details released indicate that the incident allegedly took place on July 22, 2025, when Stewart is accused of physically detaining a 10-year-old girl near her apartment complex in the Montalvo neighborhood. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced the charges, emphasizing the aggravating factor that the victim was especially vulnerable.
According to the details given out, Stewart allegedly chased the young girl through an alley and managed to grab her from behind—a scenario which any parent would dread to even imagine. The district attorney’s office noted that “Stewart was arraigned this afternoon and pled not guilty to all charges.” The prosecution strongly opposed Stewart’s release on her own recognizance, resulting in her continued custody with the bail set at $100,000. During her arrest, officers found evidence to further substantiate the charges—a methamphetamine pipe was located on her person.
Deputy District Attorney Rikole Kelly, who is a member of the office’s Domestic Violence Unit, has been assigned to the case, signaling the severity with which such offenses are taken in Ventura County. This case brings to the forefront not just the actual crime but also the underlying issues often associated with substance abuse and its impact on community safety…