Soledad man pleads no contest to animal abuse incident

Image result for generic no contest plea

A South Monterey County man will be behind bars for more than 6 years for being involved in the brutal death of a family pet. 22-year-old Devonte Sirwet-Perea pleaded "no contest" to residential burglary, animal abuse and arson on Thursday morning, August 30. According to law enforcement, on March 27, 2018, Sirwet-Perea was able to get his mother's pit bull named Kato, out of the family home then sprayed the dog in lighter fluid and set him on fire. The animal was later found off of Metz Road in Soledad with burns to 90% of his body and later had to be humanely euthanized. Law enforcement states that Sirwet-Perea seriously harmed the animal to get revenge on his mother, who had thrown him out of the house because of his temper and a drug problem. Sirwet-Perea is going to be formally sentenced on October 18.

Comments

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.

1 Vehicle Rollover Outside of King City on October 20

1 vehicle overturned off of County Road 18 and Frudden Road outside of King City at 2:34 pm on Friday afternoon, October 20. 1 occupant received injuries as a result of the crash and ended up being transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas to be treated. The cause of the wreck is unknown.

KRKC COUNTRY

Search This Blog