Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigating stabbing with three victims

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Update – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media that it had arrested two for attempted murder in this stabbing incident. Detectives say they identified the suspects as 25-year-old Devin Wolfgang Vandorhoef and 25-year-old Darius Avery Whyte. Three victims were taken to an area hospital with minor to critical injuries. The victims are expected … Read more

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrests Prunedale Christian Academy Teacher for sexual assault of student

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The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that it had arrested a teacher at the Prunedale Christian Academy in the 8000 block of Prunedale North Road in Prunedale. MCSO says that it received a report of a sexual assault involving a juvenile and teacher at the school on November 7, 2024. Detectives claim … Read more

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrests Salinas man for allegedly killing 80 animals

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Update – The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says it has carried out a search warrant at Arroyo’s residence and associated buildings. As a result, authorities located five long guns, one shotgun, and a handgun. Among those guns include an un-serialized assault rifle and handgun. MCSO says 15 guns have been seized in total. The number of … Read more

Suspect arrested after defrauding elderly victim pretending to be federal agent

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The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to a fraud scheme. MCSO reports that a sophisticated fraud scheme targeted a county residence on July 12, 2024. The scheme began when the victim opened an email that appeared to be from a well-known company. MCSO says the suspects identified … Read more

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting on San Juan Grade Road

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A person has been shot on San Juan Grade Road. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting. MCSO reports that deputies responded to a residence along the 500 block of San Juan Grade Road for a shooting victim around 6:23 a.m. on June 4, 2024. At the scene, deputies found one victim suffering … Read more

Two trying to steal wallet from elderly victim stopped by Good Samaritans and arrested

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The Del Rey Oaks Police Department announced that two suspects had been arrested for an elderly abuse scam. Authorities say two individuals worked together to try to distract and steal a wallet from an elderly victim in the parking lot of Safeway on December 14, 2023. Good Samaritans were able to intervene and prevent the … Read more