Modoc County District Attorney’s Office
Alturas, California – Modoc County District Attorney Nina Salarno announces that Quentin Bocanegra has been held to answer following a preliminary hearing on all charged counts, enhancement and special allegations. The defendant was remanded into custody. The Court found sufficient evidence to hold the defendant to answer on felony violations of Penal Code section 422(a) (criminal threats) and Penal Code section 646.9(a) (stalking), along with several accompanying special allegations. Additionally, the Court held the defendant to answer on the enhancement alleging two prior strike convictions, rendering
the matter eligible for sentencing under California’s Three Strikes Law.
The next court hearing is scheduled for April 16, 2026, for Arraignment on the Information.
District Attorney Salarno would like to acknowledge and commend Alturas Police Officer Frankie Widby and California State Parole Officer Gerald Schmidt for their diligence, professionalism, and hard work in the investigation and handling of this case.
Quentin Bocanegra Held to Answer on Criminal Threats and Stalking Charges in Modoc County
