Press Release: MCSO Dive Team Recovers Body from Moss Landing Harbor After Physical Altercation
DATE/TIME: June 11, 2025 / 6:00 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team Recovers Body of Person Involved in a Physical Confrontation in Moss Landing Harbor
LOCATION: Moss Landing, Monterey County, California
MEDIA CONTACT: Andres Rosas, Commander; Phone: 831-261-5492; Email: rosasae@countyofmonterey.gov
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team has recovered a body from the Moss Landing Harbor. The body has been confirmed to be that of 26-year-old Trenten Paul Black of Aptos.
On June 11th, 2025, shortly before 9:00 AM, Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies and California State Parks Officers were notified of an incident in which two boats had collided in the Moss Landing Harbor. Witnesses reported seeing one boat operator climbing onto the other’s boat and a physical confrontation occurred. At one point, one subject was reported to have fallen into the water while the other assaulted him with a stick. Witnesses reported one of the involved parties had exited the water with his boat. That subject was detained by deputies for questioning.
Witnesses reported the second involved person had not exited the water and could no longer be seen. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, with assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard and a SONAR device, were able to identify a possible body in the water in the area where this incident occurred. At about 1:20 PM, the body of 26-year-old Trenten Paul Black of Aptos, was recovered from the harbor. His body was transferred to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office. A forensic examination will take place to determine Black’s cause of death.
This investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time as witnesses and the other involved party are interviewed. If you have any information that may be related to this investigation, you are asked to contact Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Detective Josue Ramirez at 831-253-6068. You can remain anonymous when providing information.