Salinas Valley State Prison is Looking Into Death of Inmate October 15 as Homicide

According to the CDCR an inmate housed at the Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad was stabbed and killed on Sunday, October 15. Three people are accused of attacking 40-year-old inmate Cory J. Benton at 3:19 pm. Benton died from his injuries over an hour later at 4:25 pm. All 3 inmates used a manufactured weapon on Benton who was sentenced from Santa Barbara County in 2012. The inmates suspected in the attacked have been identified as 54-year-old Alberto T. Valades, 33-year-old Jose L. Valle and 32-year-old Jimmy M. Martinez. They were all moved to restricted housing pending an investigation into this case. The Office of the Inspector General was notified, and the Monterrey County Coroner will determine Benton’s official cause of death. The Salinas Valley State Prison opened in May of 1996 in Monterey County. The institution provides long-term housing for 2,687 minimum- and maximum-custody incarcerated people and employs approximately 1,500 people.

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King City Man Arrested on January 6 for Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping

According to King City Police Department, on December 30, 2024 a 17-year-old minor female victim reported that she had attended a party on the 100 Block of Bedford Circle on December 24, 2024. During the party, the suspect provided her with alcohol. He then pulled the victim into a bedroom, forcibly removed her clothing and had sexual intercourse with her against her will. This case was investigated by the King City Police Department Investigations Unit which resulted in the apprehension and arrest on January 6, 2025 of the suspect identified as 21-year-old Jesus Oseguera Briseno of King City. Briseno was also booked into the Monterey County Jail charged with Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (844) 844-3382; Sergeant Josh Partida (831) 385-4848 or jpartida@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely ano...

Attempted Homicide Shooting Incident in King City on September 29

The King City Police Department received a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Sycamore Street at around 1 am on Sunday, September 29. While enroute, the King City PD was advised that 2 victims were transported to Mee Memorial Hospital by private vehicle to be treated for gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers were told that a single unknown suspect opened the gate to a fenced yard and fired 10 rounds into a crowd attending a party. 2 individuals were struck by the gunfire, after-which the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as wearing a dark colored hoodie and pants. The 2 victims are a 16-year-old juvenile male who was shot 3 times and an 18-year-old male who was shot 1 time. Both victims were transported to Natividad Hospital from Mee Memorial and are currently listed in stable condition. Detectives from the King City Police Department are currently working the investigation with assistance from the Greenfield Police Dep...

3 Vehicle Wreck on Highway 101 Outside of King City on December 26

A 3 vehicle accident happened on Highway 101 Northbound near the Central Avenue exit outside of King City at 12:07 pm on Thursday afternoon, December 26. One of the vehicles overturned as a result of the crash. Minor injuries were reported from the collision.

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