Full Notification

SAN BENITO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
2301 Technology Pkwy Hollister, CA. 95023
PHONE: 831-636-4080 FAX: 831-636-1416

MEDIA RELEASE


DATE/TIME OF OCCURRENCE: 02/23/2016
LOCATION: 57 Muckelemi St. San Juan Bautista, Ca.
TYPE OF INCIDENT: SWAT ACTION


SUSPECT: AGE: ADDRESS:
Cecena, Marco, 57 yrs. San Juan Bautista, CA

INFORMATION

On 02/23/2016 at approximately 10:10 pm, the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office responded to 57 Muckelemi St. in the City of San Juan Bautista, due to a barricaded subject reportedly armed with a bow, arrows, and a baseball bat. It was reported that Cecena had been shooting arrows from his apartment. When deputies arrived, Cecena stated he intended to kill them and others. He was damaging his residence and threatening neighbors. Neighbors in the immediate vicinity were evacuated.

Two Hostage Negotiators from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Hostage arrived to assist. Cecena then called 911 and reported there was an injured and badly bleeding female in the residence with him. The Monterey County Sheriff’s SWAT Team responded and negotiations continued. Hearing what sounded like a woman crying, and approximately three hours of attempted negotiations, deputies forced entry into the residence. Cecena fought briefly and was taken into custody with only minor injuries. No female was discovered. Multiple knives and a hammer were secured. The bow/arrows were toys.

After a medical clearance, Cecena was booked into the San Benito County Jail charging violations of:

148.3 PC – False Report of an Emergency

69 PC, Obstruct/Resist Officer, and

653x PC, Into to Harass Emergency Responders

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is grateful to have an agreement for SWAT services with our valued neighbors, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

BY: Sheriff Darren Thompson DATE: 02/24/2016