On October 29, 2026, Jesse James Powell-Perez was convicted by a jury of assault with a deadly weapon and assault by means likely to cause great bodily injury. The conviction follows an incident on June 13, 2026, when the victim reported that Powell-Perez physically assaulted her outside their home, punching her several times in the face and striking her with a rake on the back of her head.
Powell-Perez faces a maximum sentence of 50 years to life in prison, with sentencing scheduled for December 11, 2026, according to the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office.
Press Release: Sacramento County District Attorney's Office
Published November 5, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office.
Defendant Convicted of Assault
DATE: November 5, 2026
CASE: Jesse James Powell-Perez (Case #26FE011313)
PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Madison Cloke, Felony Trial Teams
On October 29, 2026, Jesse James Powell-Perez was convicted by a jury of assault with a deadly weapon and assault by means likely to cause great bodily injury.
On June 13, 2026, the victim called 911 to report that her son, Powell-Perez, physically assaulted her outside of their home. When law enforcement arrived, the victim reported that Powell-Perez punched her several times in the face and struck her with a rake on the back of her head.
Allegations that Powell-Perez has prior strike convictions for felony assault with force likely to commit great bodily injury while participating in a criminal street gang and DUI causing great bodily injury will be determined at the sentencing hearing.
Powell-Perez faces a maximum sentence of 50 years to life in prison. Sentencing is set for December 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM in Department 16A before the Honorable Steve White.