VENTURA, California –District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that on April 19, 2019, a felony complaint was filed against Leroy Chad Tracy (DOB 6/3/80), of Santa Paula. The complaint alleges that on May 20, 2013, Tracy kidnapped victim Jane Doe at knifepoint while she was jogging in Santa Paula. Tracy is charged with the rape and sexual assault of victim Jane Doe in an orchard. The complaint further alleges that Tracy engaged in witness intimidation by threat of force.
The charges are based upon an investigation conducted by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Tracy was arrested on April 17, 2019, and is being held on $1,000,000 bail. Tracy appeared in court on April 19, 2019, and pled not guilty to all charges. The case is set for early disposition conference on April 30, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., Ventura County Superior Court, courtroom 12.
Individuals who may have information about the charged crimes or any other crimes committed by Tracy are encouraged to contact the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Marta Bugarin at (805) 947-8052.
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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