King City, California – Bobby Carrillo, a King City cop was allegedly off medication when he attacked a probable witness in his ongoing felony case.
Prosecutor Steve Somers stated the 19-year old victim Francisco Ibarra was a previous police explorer of King City. Ibarra was also a former student of Carrillo’s tutelage at Hartnell College. Prosecutor Somers has been a part of the prosecuting team of six former and current King City police officers who were arrested in February due to different charges.
Somers tried to convince court judge Russell Scott of Monterey County to increase Bobby Carrillo’s bail, but was unsuccessful. Soledad police cited and released Carrillo despite the suspicion that he was off medication and beating up Ibarra, who needed to visit an urgent care clinic for treatment.
Prosecutor Somers also pointed out that the new case was an indication that Carrillo is becoming intensely unstable. The October 2 incident was allegedly the second time Carrillo delivered Ibarra. Thus, the situation may become uncontrollable, and urgent care and immediate action are necessary.
Somers tried to convince the county court to increase the bail up to $100,000 from $60,000 due to the misdemeanor case, but Carrillo got out of custody through his own recognizance. Somers is likewise worried that Carrillo might make further desperate actions as the trial is fast approaching.
As a sort of an urgent care near me and to protect himself, Ibarra has not issued any statement regarding the felony case, although he could be both a witness and co-conspirator. Carrillo alleged Ibarra of finding some “high-end” vehicles for him to tow. However, online records do not indicate any case filed against him this year.
Susan Chapman, Carrillo’s representation said Thomas Worthington, Ibarra’s lawyer has to be blamed. Chapman emphasized that the other party is lacking in a statement. Later, Worthington said Ibarra has been cooperating with investigators throughout the felony case. Ibarra’s attorney also believes that Ibarra has answered questions, without any wrong doing, and not to be prosecuted. He also advised his client not to make any statement out of court.
Chapman added that Carrillo has been a friend and mentor of Ibarra for more than six years. But, on October 2, Carrillo was off medication for his anti-depression and anti-anxiety for two days. Instead, she requested judge Scott to maintain the current bail, and to issue a ruling for Carrillo to continue his prescription medication, and to visit urgent care clinics as needed.
Both attorneys have varied and differed outlines on the incident. Fortunately, neither the two parties incurred serious injuries. But prosecutor Somers insisted that the incident was a serious assault by a public officer, thus, judge Scott ordered Carrillo to never be off medication and to stop contact with Ibarra.
