Monterey County man found guilty for carrying a concealed dagger

SALINAS — A jury found Juan Amado Delgado, 36 from Marina, guilty of carrying a concealed dirk or dagger. He will be sentenced on March 25.

Judge Pamela Butler found true multiple factors in aggravation, after the jury returned a guilty verdict. Delgado was on probation at the time of the offense and he has served a prior prison term, according to a press release from the District Attorney’s office.

The press release states on Dec. 4, Delgado was found sitting outside of a Salinas dental office with a large metal pipe. He was asked to leave the property, but refused.

Salinas police officers were dispatched to the scene, where they contacted Delgado. Delgado revealed during their interactions that he had a knife on him.

The officers searched Delgado, and found a concealed, 7-inch, fixed-blade knife in his boot. The blade on the knife was almost 4 inches long. The knife was fully concealed by Delgado’s clothing.

Butler will sentence Delgado on March 25. He faces a maximum sentence of three years.