Monterey County, CA
10/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2026 13:46
Monterey County Jail Resumes Normal Operations
DATE/TIME: 10/28/2026 12:00 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Monterey County Jail Resumes Normal Operations
LOCATION: 1410 Natividad Road, Salinas, California
MEDIA CONTACT: Andres Rosas, Commander, 831-261-5492, [email protected]
Monterey County Jail resumed normal jail operations at 8:00 PM on Tuesday October 27th, 2026, after a brief lockdown.
There was no impact to incarcerated people scheduled to be released and all releases took place following normal protocols and schedules.
These temporary lockdown measures took place from approximately 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and were implemented out of an abundance of caution to maintain a safe environment for everyone in and around the jail facility.
Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto stated, "We continue to work with our county leaders to ensure the safety of everyone, including our incarcerated population, jail staff, law enforcement personnel, and community members who have gathered to express their concerns."
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