The Monterey County Sheriff's Office arrested Brady Sabat, 46, of San Jose, allegedly driving a stolen vehicle on the 1000 block of Main Street, Salinas on the night of Monday, Oct. 5.
This arrest is a direct outcome of the Monterey County Multi-Agency Detail Combatting Auto Theft (MADCAT) operation, an initiative dedicated to curbing vehicle theft and related crimes across the region.
At around 9:30pm, members of the MADCAT team identified Sabat behind the wheel of the stolen vehicle. Deputies from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Bureau then conducted a traffic stop, taking Sabat into custody without incident. Along with charges for possession of a stolen vehicle, Sabat is also booked for possession of a controlled substance and is currently held in the Monterey County Jail on a $30,000 bail.
At press time, the Salinas Valley Now was not able to reach Sabat or his defense lawyer for a comment.
MADCAT represents a collaborative effort involving the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, Greenfield Police Department, and partner agencies such as Salinas Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. This partnership facilitates sharing of personnel and resources, enabling proactive investigations targeting vehicle theft throughout Monterey County.
"Through the first nine months of this year, MADCAT has recovered 133 stolen vehicles valued at more than $1.5 million and made 26 arrests," said Sheriff Tina Nieto in a statement. “These results reflect the outstanding work of those assigned to the team and our partner agencies. Their efforts send a clear message to auto thieves that Monterey County is not the place to steal vehicles.”