Crime Reports

GREENFIELD — A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported seeing the animal near Pine Avenue. Officers located what appeared to be a young black bear that had climbed a tree, according to the Greenfield Police Department. “This...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court announced that attorney Elizabeth Leitzinger has been appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Julie R. Culver. Gov. Gavin Newsom made the appointment June 2. “I am honored and humbled by the...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 15:00 p.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Mustang Ct.7:31 p.m. CPS Report on San Antonio Dr.8:20 p.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Broadway St.8:48 p.m. Obstruction of a police officer on Broadway St.9:00 p.m....

GREENFIELD — A multi-agency traffic safety operation conducted Thursday in South Monterey County resulted in 190 traffic stops, 142 citations and several arrests, according to the Greenfield Police Department. The Strategic Traffic Observation and Prevention Program, known as STOPP, brought together officers from the Greenfield...

SOLEDAD — A 24-year-old Soledad man has been arrested following an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Soledad Police Department. At about 5:33 a.m. on June 3, detectives, assisted by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Crisis Response...

SOLEDAD — GardaWorld Cash is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for an attack on one of its employees and a subsequent robbery in Soledad. The incident occurred May 29 at about 1...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD April 2110:06 a.m. Mental Health Hold on Meadow Cr. April 226:53 a.m. Suspicious circumstances on S. El Camino Real.10:14 a.m. Municipal code violation (dog license) on Blanco Wy.10:22 a.m. Mental Health Hold on Elmwood Dr.12:33 p.m. Oral...

GREENFIELD — A 38-year-old Greenfield man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a child molestation investigation involving multiple juvenile victims, according to the Greenfield Police Department. Police arrested Christian Solis at his Greenfield home following an investigation that identified allegations of sexual assault spanning several...

SOLEDAD — A King City man was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Officers responded at about 11:04 a.m. on May 31 to a report of a shooting victim in the 100 block of West Street. Upon...

SOLEDAD — A man suffered significant facial injuries following an assault Thursday night in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Police said officers responded at about 10:22 p.m. on May 28 to a report of an assault in the 100 block of Buena Vista...