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May 22, 2026

Greenfield police cite multiple juveniles in e-scooter enforcement as outreach expands

Greenfield Police enforcement
GREENFIELD — Greenfield police cited three juveniles Thursday morning during an ongoing enforcement effort targeting unsafe and unlawful e-scooter and e-bike use. According to the Greenfield Police Department, officers stopped the juveniles while they were riding to school for operating e-scooters ā€œillegally, improperly or unsafely.ā€...

Greenfield police begin zero-tolerance enforcement on e-bikes, e-scooters

Mother and daughter riding electric scooters
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department announced Wednesday that it will begin a zero-tolerance enforcement campaign targeting unsafe and unlawful use of e-bikes and e-scooters throughout the city. According to police, the department has received ongoing complaints from residents regarding reckless riding involving e-bikes and e-scooters....

Sheriff warns of scam targeting Monterey County Jail families

Monterey County Jail
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new fraud scheme targeting family members and friends of people incarcerated at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas. According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling relatives of incarcerated individuals while posing as...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 6, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD April 28:08 a.m. Petty Theft on Walnut Av.9:27 a.m. Dog bite on 12th St.4:22 p.m. Traffic collision on Los Padres Ct.6:01 p.m. Disruption of school activities on Apple Av.9:39 p.m. Suspicious circumstances on El Camino Real.11:40...

Greenfield man arrested after brandishing firearm

Police arrest crime
GREENFIELD — A 34-year-old Greenfield man was arrested April 28 after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a confrontation with a family, according to the Greenfield Police Department. Officers responded just after 4 p.m. to the 1000 block of Walnut Avenue for a report of a...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 29, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 255:00 a.m. Burglary and vandalism on Canal St.6:33 a.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Canal St.9:38 a.m. Unlicensed driver on 7th St.4:01 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.4:14 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.4:19...

Monterey County District Attorney warns of scammers impersonating banks, government officials

Phone scam
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni is warning residents about a surge in scams in which fraudsters pose as bank or government officials to steal money. Recently, a Monterey County resident was contacted via phone and text by scammers claiming the consumer’s...

Man dies after being found unresponsive in Monterey County Jail cell

Monterey County Jail
MONTEREY COUNTY — A 34-year-old Salinas man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Monterey County Jail has died, authorities said. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Alejandro Zepeda, 34, of Salinas. Just after 5 a.m. on April 22, jail deputies distributing...

Jury convicts Salinas Valley State Prison inmate of murder

Law judge court
SOLEDAD — A Monterey County jury on April 23 convicted Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Miguel Angel Espino, 33, of first-degree murder in the killing of a fellow inmate, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said the killing occurred Aug. 19, 2024,...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 22, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 162:33 a.m. Parking in a red zone on Andrus St.8:43 a.m. Violation of court order on S. Vanderhurst Av.9:36 a.m. Battery on Broadway St.9:37 a.m. Stop sign violation on Bishop St.9:56 a.m. Bench warrant...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 20, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD May 18:42 a.m. Civil Matters on Vista de Soledad.4:20 p.m. Possession of weapons on Cabernet Dr.4:22...