Gonzales man arrested on attempted murder and sexual assault charges
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV): Monterey County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that they arrested 43-year-old Jesus Uribe of Gonzales on attempted murder and sexual assault charges.
The alleged incident occurred last Monday night around 7 p.m. Deputies responded to the 29000 block of Spence Road in the unincorporated area of Salinas.
A truck driver in the area called 911 after finding a female victim on the ground and bleeding. The victim was transported to Natividad Medical Center.
The hospital told deputies that the woman had suffered from a severe sexual assault and suffered severe injuries. She lost a significant amount of blood which required surgery.
Deputies collected evidence and secured the crime scene. Detectives determined that Uribe was a person of interest in the assault.
Detectives determined that Uribe had violently attacked and sexually assaulted the victim leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
Uribe was booked into the Monterey County Jail on attempted murder, kidnapping with intent to commit rape, and other charges. His bail has been set at $1,350,000.
