Press Releases
SALINAS MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
People v. Vicente Ziranhua Lucas, 26CR003454
05/29/2026 8:00 AM
Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting 5 Children Between 1987 And 1998 Deemed Sexually Violent Predator by Monterey County Jury
People v. Linwood Belle, Monterey County Case No. SM970752A
05/22/2026 4:35 PM
NORTENO GANG MEMBER INDICTED FOR SIX 2024 MURDERS THAT DEVASTATED SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY
People v. Manuel Galindo Rodriguez, 26CR003970
05/21/2026 1:41 PM
SALINAS POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL
People v Brian Jimenez-Gomez; Monterey County Case No. 26CR004487
05/19/2026 9:05 AM
SALINAS RESIDENT GUILTY OF MURDER IN 2023 STABBING AT DD’S DISCOUNTS STORE
People v. Jose Alberto Velasco, 23CR008663
05/18/2026 10:48 AM
JURY CONVICTS SALINAS VALLEY STATE PRISONER OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
People v. Miguel Angel Espino 25CR007023
04/27/2026 9:36 AM
COMPANY PAYS CIVIL PENALTY FOR MISLEADING ENVIRONMENTAL ADVERTISING
People v. Venus Laboratories, Inc. (26CV000897)
04/20/2026 4:43 PM
STATE PRISONER SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER OF A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
People v. Peter Matus – 25CR003564
04/15/2026 3:40 PM
ESCAPED PRISONER CONVICTED BY JURY OF FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM AND RECEIVING A STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE
People v. James Xiong – 25CR007899
04/15/2026 8:35 AM
34-YEAR-OLD GREENFIELD MAN SENTENCED TO 93 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR ENGAGING IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH A MINOR UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE
People v Filberto Santiago Martinez; Monterey County Case No. 24CR005819
04/15/2026 8:30 AM
SALINAS MAN SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS IN PRISON FOR MOLESTING THREE CHILDREN
People v Raymundo Huazo; Monterey County Case No. 24CR006974
04/07/2026 3:44 PM
COUNTY OF MONTEREY JOINS NATIONAL COMMEMORATION OF 2026 NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK
“Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect Victims. Serve Communities.” April 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
04/02/2026 3:55 PM
DISTRICT ATTORNEY ALERTS PUBLIC OF SCAMMERS IMPERSONATING BANKS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
04/02/2026 3:52 PM
FORMER SOLEDAD RESIDENT SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS TO LIFE FOR KILLING EX-GIRLFRIEND IN 2010
People v. Noel Aguilera Ledesma, 25CR000764
03/23/2026 2:23 PM
WOMAN SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON FOR EVADING SALINAS POLICE OFFICERS IN A STOLEN VEHICLE
People v. Gisela Romero Serrano 25CR009257
03/23/2026 10:56 AM
DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE STANDS WITH SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
03/20/2026 9:43 AM