56-Year-Old Soledad Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Child Molestation that Occurred in Soledad and Los Angeles County

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Tuesday, November 16 that the Honorable Rafael Vazquez sentenced 56-year-old Rosalio Rocha of Soledad to 18 years in prison for committing 2 counts of child molestation upon 2 victims. Both offenses are violent felonies and are considered “strikes” under California’s Three Strikes law. In addition to his prison sentence, Rocha was ordered to register as a sex offender for life. In August 2020, the first female victim told a friend that Rocha, a family member, molested her when she was under 14 years of age. The girl's friend informed another individual, who then reported the molestation to the Soledad Police Department. Detective Gustavo Gomez interviewed the first female victim who stated that Rocha molested her on several occasions, mostly over the clothing. Through Detective Gomez’s investigation, he discovered that another individual, involving a 2nd female victim had previously reported that Rocha, also a member of her family, molested her when she was under 14 years of age. In July 2010, the 2nd female victim informed deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department that Rocha molested her between 2008 and 2009 in Los Angeles County. Most of the molestation described by the 2nd female victim occurred over the clothes. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges in 2010. Detective Gomez re-opened the investigation in September 2020 regarding the molestation of the 2nd female victim. In October 2020, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office agreed to cede jurisdiction over the molestation of the 2nd female victim to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. Pursuant to statute, this permitted the Monterey County DA’s Office to prosecute Rocha for his molestation of the 2nd female victim in Los Angeles County. The case was investigated by Detective Gustavo Gomez, Officer Flores, and Sergeant Areola from the Soledad Police Department. Both female victims were assisted by District Attorney Victim Witness Assistance Program Coordinator Alma Sanchez.

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Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown

July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi

Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

3 Vehicle Accident on Highway 101 in Soledad on December 7

A 3 vehicle crash ocurred on Highway 101 Southbound near the Front Street exit in Soledad at 4:01 pm on Thursday afternoon, December 7. Minor injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

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