Oxnard Man Pleads Guilty to Luring Minor Through Social Media

The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that Miguel De  Jesus Marquez (DOB 07/20/00), of Oxnard, pled guilty on May 4, 2026, to one felony count of  luring, for his conduct while communicating with a minor on social media. 

In August 2024, Marquez was employed by the Oxnard School District as a para-educator or  classroom helper assisting teachers, when he began communicating with a minor from one of the  schools where he worked. Marquez and the minor also knew each other through a familial relationship. Marquez began communicating with the 15-year-old victim over text messages and  through social media. The messages became sexual in nature and eventually Marquez began  sending nude photos of himself through Snapchat. He also asked the victim to share images of  herself. 

The case was referred to the Oxnard Police Department through a report from Children and Family  Services and Marquez was arrested on June 4, 2025. 

Deputy District Attorney Morgan Luna, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office  Sexual Assault Unit, prosecuted the case. 

“This case is a stark reminder that social media can be used to exploit and manipulate minors,” Ms. Luna said. “Parents and guardians need to stay actively involved in their children’s online lives,  know who they’re communicating with, monitor their apps, and have ongoing conversations about  online safety.” 

Marquez is scheduled to be sentenced on June 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in courtroom 12 of the  Ventura County Superior Court. He remains out of custody on his own recognizance and faces one  year in Ventura County Jail plus probation. 

Case: 2025013867 

Defendant Information: 

Miguel De Jesus Marquez (DOB 07/20/00) 
Oxnard 

Charges pled guilty to: 

• PC 288.3(a) – Luring