Monterey Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Homicide and Domestic Violence Case
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“Prepared by Lieutenant Jake Pinkas
351 Madison Street, Monterey CA 93940
(831) 646-3816
pinkas@monterey.org
JANUARY 7, 2025
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, at approximately 12:19 p.m., Monterey Police Officers and Monterey Detectives were dispatched to an unknown female yelling for help in the 800 block of Parcel Street.
Officers located a female victim inside her residence suffering from major head injuries which included multiple fractures of her skull. She was transported to a local hospital and underwent emergency surgery. The victim is currently recovering from the injuries.
The investigation led to the identification of the suspected attacker, Jeremy Hinton, 38, of Monterey who had a personal relationship with the victim. Monterey Officers located the suspect on Highway 68 near York Road, utilizing Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) and other investigative tools. A high risk vehicle stop was initiated and Hinton was taken into custody.
The investigation revealed Hinton struck the victim multiple times with several blunt objects, causing trauma to her skull. Hinton then took the victim’s vehicle and drove to a business near York Road where he changed clothes and ate lunch before driving west on Highway 68 where he was located and arrested by Monterey Police Officers.
Hinton was transported and booked into the Monterey County Jail for violations of California Penal Code (PC) 664/187 – Attempted Homicide, 273.5(a) PC – Domestic violence, 1203.2 PC – Violation of probation, a violation of California Vehicle Code (VC) 10851- Vehicle theft, and a violation of Health and Safety Code (HS) 11364 – Possession of narcotic paraphernalia. His bail was set at $1,020,000.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Greg Galin (831) 646-3872, or to remain anonymous call (831) 646-3840.
In California, domestic violence makes up approximately 20% of violent crimes. Domestic violence survivors are often isolated, in danger and are afraid or unable to report. In addition to calling police at 911, the YWCA Monterey County aids those in our community who are being abused and can provide resources, guidance and help. The YWCA crisis line can be reached at 831-372-6300 or 831-757-1001.”