Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest King City Man for Outstanding Warrant and Possession of Loaded/Concealed Firearm in Vehicle on March 14

On Thursday night, March 14, 2024, at 9:02 pm Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies were patrolling the King City area as part of

their ongoing efforts to assist King City Police as a result of mass shooting that took place on March 3, 2024, where 11

people were shot, 4 fatally.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the area of San Antonio Drive and Campbell Avenue for multiple traffic

violations. The driver was identified as 25-year-old Edgar Mejia Jr. of King City. Deputies quickly learned that Mejia Jr.

had an outstanding arrest warrant for domestic violence related charges out of Tulare County.

During the contact with Mejia Jr, he disclosed to deputies that he may have a firearm in his vehicle. Deputies conducted a

search of the vehicle and discovered a loaded and concealed firearm.

Mejia Jr. was taken into custody without incident for his outstanding arrest warrant out of Tulare County for violation of

243(e)(1) PC, Domestic Battery; 25850(a) PC, Carry Loaded Firearm in Vehicle and traffic related violations. He was

booked into the Monterey County Jail and bail was set at $25,500.

The King City Police Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office have stepped up patrol efforts in the King City

area since the mass shooting incident on March 3. This is the 3rd handgun that had been taken off the streets in an 8-day

period. King City Police Chief James Hunt stated, “I wish to express my ongoing appreciation to the Monterey County

Sheriff’s Office for providing extra patrols and their assistance with making our community safer by getting wanted

individuals and weapons off our streets. This is helping us to restore a sense of safety and peace in our city.”

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the mass

shooting incident that took place on Sunday March 3, 2024. The public is encouraged to reach out to law enforcement with any

information that may be related to this incident. Information can be provided anonymously by utilizing the following contact

information:

King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-386-5988

Monterey County Sheriff’s Detective A. Wilson 831-597-1225

Monterey County Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant N. Kennedy 831-755-3773

1-800-78-C-R-I-M-E (1-800-782-7463)

You may also submit information via the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office webpage by going to www.MontereySheriff.org

and selecting the “Submit a crime tip” tab. All information can be provided anonymously.

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