Press Release: Monterey County Sheriff's Office Investigating Body Found in Agricultural Field

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DATE/TIME: 2/4/2026 2:45 PM

TYPE OF INCIDENT: MCSO Investigating Body Found

LOCATION: Highway 183 at McFadden Road, Salinas, Monterey County, California

MEDIA CONTACT: Andres Rosas, Commander; Phone: 831-261-5492; Email: rosasae@countyofmonterey.gov

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a body which was found in an agricultural field near Highway 183 and McFadden Road in the unincorporated area of Salinas.

At about 10:40 AM on Wednesday February 4th, 2026, a reporting party called in to say they had located a body. Deputies were able to locate the body of a male. The body was found in an agricultural field located north of Highway 183, several hundred yards from the roadway.

This is an active investigation. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Coroner Unit is attempting to identify the subject located. No further information will be released at this time pending a forensic examination to determine the cause of death.

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