El Centro man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of an underage Child in South Monterey County

According to a news release put out on Monday, January 13 from Soledad Police Chief Damon Wasson, Detective Gomez was informed on December 3, 2019 of a past tense sexual abuse incident involving a 7-year-old child. The victim who is now 14-years-old provided Detective Gomez and the Salinas Child Advocacy Group a statement indicating continual sexual abuse from the suspect. Using social media and other investigation techniques, Detective Gomez was able to identify the suspect as 59-year-old Ramon Mendoza of El Centro, California. The investigation revealed electronic messages where the suspect corroborated the victim's sexual abuse allegations. Detective Gomez partnered with the Monterey County District Attorney's Office and implemented a plan for the arrest of Mendoza. Based on the evidence, the Monterey County Superior Court issued an arrest warrant for multiple sexual abuse charges against Mendoza. On Wednesday, January 8, Detective Gomez, the Monterey County District Attorney's Office and local Southern California law enforcement personnel contacted and arrested Mendoza in Thermal, California. Mendoza was booked into the Riverside County Jail as he awaits extradition and a court appearance. The Soledad Police Department encourages anyone who has been the victim of abuse or that is currently being abused to come forward and report it to local law enforcement. In addition, if there are any additional victims that were abused by Ramon Mendoza then please contact Detective Gomez at the Soledad Police Department at 831-223-5159.

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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

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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.

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