Salinas man Sentenced to Prison for Fatal DUI Collision in Soledad

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Thursday, December 17 that 23-year-old Jose Saul Flores Orellana of Salinas has been sentenced to prison for gross vehicular manslaughter with intoxication. On July 4, 2019, at 2:44 p.m., Orellana was driving his Honda Accord at a high rate of speed on Arroyo Seco Road and around Clark Road in Soledad when he lost control of the Honda he was driving. The vehicle careened off the road, overturned, and landed in a drainage ditch by the road. Orellana’s passenger, 23-year-old Jose Antonio Escobar of Salinas died due to major blunt force trauma from the collision. When California Highway Patrol officers contacted Orellana, they noticed that he smelled of alcohol. Upon inquiry, Orellana admitted to drinking a couple of beers earlier that day. A DUI investigation was conducted, and Orellana failed a series of Field Sobriety Tests, which are tests made to aid police officers in determining whether a person is under the influence of alcohol. An evidentiary breath test later revealed that Orellana had a blood alcohol content of .13%. In California, anyone who drives with a blood alcohol level of .08%, or above, is assumed to be driving under the influence of alcohol. The Honorable Rafael Vasquez sentenced Orellana to serve 6 years in the California Department of Corrections for causing Escobar’s death. This case was investigated by California Highway Patrol Officer David Reichard.

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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 t...

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 Jos...

King City Man Arrested on January 6 for Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping

According to King City Police Department, on December 30, 2024 a 17-year-old minor female victim reported that she had attended a party on the 100 Block of Bedford Circle on December 24, 2024. During the party, the suspect provided her with alcohol. He then pulled the victim into a bedroom, forcibly removed her clothing and had sexual intercourse with her against her will. This case was investigated by the King City Police Department Investigations Unit which resulted in the apprehension and arrest on January 6, 2025 of the suspect identified as 21-year-old Jesus Oseguera Briseno of King City. Briseno was also booked into the Monterey County Jail charged with Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (844) 844-3382; Sergeant Josh Partida (831) 385-4848 or jpartida@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely ano...

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