King City man pleads No Contest to Murder & Personal Use of a Firearm

Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Monday, August 5 that 33-year-old Christopher Montoya of King City, pled no contest to murdering Daniel “Duke” Martinez and personally using a firearm in the commission of the murder. On September 3, 2018, Montoya and three others went to a house in Salinas to purchase marijuana. Montoya, while holding a .38 caliber revolver in his hand by his side, knocked on the back door of the house. The victim, who was a guest at the house, opened the door and he and Montoya began to argue. The confrontation turned physical and the victim hit Montoya one time before Montoya shot the victim in the head. After a period of time residents of the house called 911. Salinas police officers arrived and despite the attempted life saving measures, the victim was declared dead at the scene. The residents of the home were uncooperative with the police and their investigation. Nine days later, on September 12, 2018, the CHP got into a chase on Highway 101 in Salinas, with speeds reaching 130 miles per hour, with a black BMW matching the vehicle associated with the murder occurring on September 3. The occupants of the BMW threw a handgun out of the vehicle. The FBI examined the revolver and concluded that it was the firearm used to kill the victim on September 3, 2018. Judge Rafael Vazquez will preside over the sentencing on August 27, 2019. Christopher Montoya will be sentenced to 18 years-to-life in the California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation. The case was investigated by Detective Robert Miller of the Salinas Police Department with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol, Monterey County District Attorney’s Investigative Bureau and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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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

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 Department Crime Scene Unit

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