Overview
- Monterey police say a 53-year-old Carmichael man called 911 at 7:11 a.m., claimed he was walking with an AR-style rifle, threatened to shoot “protesters,” and referenced the half marathon before hanging up.
- Officers confirmed there was no protest at the race, which had just begun with thousands of participants and spectators in downtown Monterey.
- Investigators used license-plate readers to find the suspect’s vehicle at 7:42 a.m., detained him at a nearby residence around 9 a.m., and say he admitted making the threat.
- A handgun belonging to an associate was seized at the Monterey residence, no AR-15 was found there, and police are probing whether the suspect possessed the handgun during the call.
- After obtaining a Gun Violence Restraining Order and a warrant, officers recovered multiple firearms at the suspect’s Carmichael home, including illegal assault rifles, leading to additional Sacramento County weapons charges and a requested $250,000 bail enhancement.