Salinas Man Pleads No Contest to Attempted Murder of a Police Officer and Assault with a Semiautomatic Firearm

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Monday, August 23 that Daniel Macias Victoria pled no contest to attempted murder of a police officer for his role in a December 2019 officer-involved shooting, and assault with a semiautomatic firearm for an incident that occurred days earlier. Victoria also admitted to an enhancement for personal use and intentional discharge of a firearm. On December 8, 2019, Victoria had a dispute with a male confidential victim near Market Way and California Street in Salinas during which Victoria drew a gun and shot at the man but missed. The man fought back before Victoria shot again striking the man’s bicep with a bullet. Victoria fled the scene, and the man was treated at the hospital for his wound. On December 11, 2019, after identifying Victoria as a suspect in the California Street shooting, Salinas Police Officer Evan Adams attempted to pull over Victoria for a traffic violation that evolved into a lengthy pursuit through the City of Salinas and continued into unincorporated Monterey County on Alisal Road. Officer Daniel Garcia took the lead in the pursuit before Victoria reached out his window with a gun and shot twice in the direction of Officer Garcia but missed. The pursuit terminated in a field just outside of Gonzales when Victoria’s truck and the officers’ patrol vehicles became disabled in the mud. In the course of a subsequent standoff with police, during which officers surrounded Victoria’s truck from approximately 100 yards away, Victoria fired another round in the officers’ direction but missed the officers. At that point, the officers returned fire and subsequently arrested Victoria. On September 21, 2021, the Honorable Mark E. Hood will sentence Victoria to 25 years in state prison. These convictions constitute two “strikes” under California’s Three Strikes law, and his plea to attempted murder qualifies as a “super strike” conviction that could result in a life sentence for any future felony conviction. This case was primarily investigated by District Attorney Investigators Oliver Minnig, George Costa, and Jennifer Mendoza along with Salinas Police Detective Robert Miller and Officer Evan Adams.

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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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