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King City Man Convicted of Assault with a Firearm on Neighbors

 

Salinas, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Friday, May 19 that on May 17, 2023 65-year-old Mike Riddle of King City, was convicted following a 2 1/2 week jury trial for 2 counts of assault with a firearm, in violation of Penal Code section

245(a)(2), along with enhancements for the use of a firearm pursuant to Penal Code section

12022.5(a).

On January 16, 2022, Riddle’s neighbors, John Doe and Jane Doe, called 911 to report that Riddle

appeared to be intoxicated in the middle of a field in rural southern Monterey County near their

property. They stated that Riddle lit a fire in the middle of the field. John Doe and Jane Doe also

reported that Riddle retrieved a rifle, pointed it at them, and began shooting towards them, their

property, and Jolon Road.

Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies responded quickly to the scene where they encountered Riddle,

who was armed with a firearm, under the influence of alcohol, and belligerent. Riddle resisted

the deputies’ attempts to safely detain him and render any firearms safe. Sheriff’s K-9 Bond was

also deployed at the scene. Ultimately, Riddle surrendered to the deputies.

Deputies Baugh, Lilga, and Wise from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigated the case.

District Attorney Investigator Rachel Maldonado provided crucial follow up investigation and

assistance. John and Jane Doe were assisted by Victim Advocates Mayra Sandoval and Kristin

Peterson. The Honorable Rafael Vazquez will sentence Riddle on June 15, 2023.

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