Man arrested for making threats toward Monterey Half Marathon

"Monterey police said 53-year-old Sean Klinger called 9-1-1 just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, and said he was trying to sleep, that there were protesters on Del Monte Avenue and that he was going to shoot them. The caller said he was walking down Park Avenue with an AR-style rifle and mentioned the marathon before hanging up. Dispatchers and officers attempted to call the man back, but he did not answer. At the time, the Monterey Bay Half Marathon had just begun."

"Monterey police redirected resources to investigate the threat and locate the caller, while trying to maintain safety along the race route. Investigators soon identified a possible suspect who was not from the Monterey area. Using the department's Automated License Plate Reader camera system, officers located the suspect's unoccupied vehicle on Park Avenue at about 7:42 a.m. By 9 a.m., police detained Klinger at a nearby residence. Police said Klinger admitted to making the call and threat."

Sean Klinger, 53, called 9-1-1 shortly after 7 a.m. and threatened to shoot protesters on Del Monte Avenue, saying he was walking with an AR-style rifle and referencing the marathon. Dispatchers and officers attempted callbacks and redirected resources to protect the race route while investigators identified a nonlocal suspect. Using an Automated License Plate Reader, officers located an unoccupied vehicle on Park Avenue and detained Klinger at a nearby residence by 9 a.m. Klinger admitted to making the call; a handgun was found and he was arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats with a $250,000 bail enhancement requested. Police obtained a Gun Violence Restraining Order and a search warrant, and with Sacramento County Sheriff's Office assistance seized multiple firearms, including three illegal assault rifles. Klinger faces additional charges in Sacramento County for possession of assault rifles and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information may contact Lt. Ethan Andrews at [phone] or leave an anonymous tip at [phone].

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