Monterey County Man Arrested Near Moss Landing with a Handgun and Over 5 Pounds of Marijuana, Attempted to Flee While Handcuffed

November 19, 2024 – Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials report that Deputies arrested 31-year-old Alfonso Gutierrez Martinez of Salinas who attempted to flee while handcuffed after he was contacted along the 100 block of Jetty Road. He had multiple arrest warrants, a loaded unregistered firearm and over 5 pounds of marijuana.

About 11:26 P.M. on November 16th, 2024, deputies were patrolling the area of Jetty Road and checked on a vehicle that was parked in violation of a county ordinance prohibiting parking after sunset. Upon approaching the vehicle, numerous open alcohol beverage containers could be seen, and deputies could smell a strong odor of marijuana.

The male occupant identified himself to deputies who quickly learned that he had three outstanding arrest warrants. Martinez was detained in handcuffs. As he stood by with a deputy, he attempted to flee on foot and was captured a short distance away…

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