Press Releases

June 15, 2009, 2:00 p.m.

 

On Tuesday evening, June 9^th, two juvenile males were shot in the 500 block of Roosevelt Street, Salinas. Salinas’ police officers interviewed several witnesses and at least two suspects were identified during the initial investigation.   Detectives continued the investigation and wrote a search warrant for the suspects' apartments on Roosevelt Street. On Friday afternoon, June 12^th, Salinas detectives along with members of the Violence Suppression Unit (Salinas’ gang unit) and the narcotics unit obtained information that one suspect was in custody at juvenile hall on an unrelated probation violation and a second suspect was at his residence. The second suspect was arrested by the VSU as he left his residence. The investigators served search warrants at both residences. Detectives located evidence from the shooting and gang indicia in both residences. Both juveniles are charged with attempted murder and possession of firearms with gang enhancements. Both suspects were booked into juvenile hall and the investigation continues.

 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective James Arensdorf (831) 758-7137 or Arlene Currier (831) 758-7125 or the Crime Tip Line 831-775-4222 or We Tip 800-78-CRIME or Text Tip Line with code “SPD831” to “847411.”

 

Don Cline, Investigations Sergeant