Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced this week that on Tuesday, May 21, 23-year-old Jacob Mendez of Madera pled guilty to committing assault with the intent to commit sexual penetration, and annoying or molesting a minor under the age of 18 years of age in Soledad in December of 2018. The assault charge is a violent felony and is considered a “strike” under California’s Three Strikes law. The young boy who was a minor at the time, reported that Mendez, who is a family member, was visiting from out-of-town and was staying with him and his family in Soledad. The victim stated that one evening, Mendez laid down next to him on a mattress and began to touch his body over his clothing. The boy told Mendez to stop touching him. Mendez admitted to the boy that he knew his conduct was wrong because the boy was a minor. Mendez stopped touching the boy and left the bedroom. The boy then fell asleep and awoke shortly thereafter to Mendez sexually assaulting him underneath the boy's clothing. Judge Carrie M. Panetta will set a sentencing date on June 18, 2019. Mendez faces up to 4 years in prison. In addition, he will be required to register as a sex offender for life. The case was investigated by Officer M. Yasin and other officers from the Soledad Police Department. John Doe was assisted by District Attorney Victim Witness Assistance Program Coordinator Alma Sanchez.
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