Man in San Ardo Arrested for Repeated Sexual Abuse of a Minor on March 20

On March 20, 2023, at approximately 9:45 am, Monterey County Child Protective Services contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report that they had received information about an incident involving the sexual abuse of a child. At that time the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit initiated a criminal investigation into the incident. The Investigations Unit contacted and interviewed the confidential juvenile victim. The Investigations Unit was able to determine that the suspect was utilizing a fake name and then determined his true identity. The Investigations Unit located the suspect identified as 48-year-old Jose Ruiz Santos of San Ardo and he was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was then served at an address on the 20200 block of Cattleman Road in San Ardo where a forensic collection of evidence was conducted. The suspect was booked into the Monterey County Jail charged with Lewd Acts with a Child Under 14 Years of Age, Oral Copulation with a Child Under 14 Years of Age, Rape of a Child Under 14 Years of Age, Lewd Acts with a Child Under 14 Years of Age with Force, Sexual Penetration of a Child Under 14 Years of Age and Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child. Due to the repeated long term abuse of the child bail was initially set at $18,500,000.

Currently, this investigation is ongoing. It you were a victim and have information to share, or if you have additional details regarding this case, you are encouraged to contact Detective Daniel Hopkins 831-755-3814 or Detective Sergeant Nicholas Kennedy 831-755-3773 of the Monterey County Sheriff's Sex Crimes unit.

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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

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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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