Suspect Charged with 9 Counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Projectile Attacks

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Friday, January 24 that 52-year-old Charles Kenneth Lafferty has been charged with 9 felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon. These incidents involved Lafferty firing projectiles at 9 different vehicles driving on Monterey County highways between November 2019 and January 2020.
Lafferty was arrested in Nipomo, California on Wednesday, January 22 following an investigation into 69 reported projectile attacks on drivers between February 2019 and January 2020.
Lafferty will be arraigned on Monday, January 24 at 1:30 p.m. The District Attorney expects to file additional charges by Monday, January 27.

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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

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.

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