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June 15, 2026

Greenfield man arrested in child molestation investigation

Christian Solis
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...

Man fatally shot on West Street in Soledad

Police crime
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...

Man suffers serious injuries in Soledad assault

Police car crime
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...

Armed robbery under investigation in Soledad

Police car crime
SOLEDAD — Soledad police are investigating an armed robbery involving an armored vehicle that occurred Friday afternoon at the H De La Rosa Shopping Center. According to the Soledad Police Department, officers responded at about 12:52 p.m. on May 29 to the 2400 block of...

CHP: Teen killed, two injured in River Road crash near Soledad

California Highway Patrol (CHP)
SOLEDAD — A 16-year-old girl from Soledad was killed and two drivers were seriously injured Thursday morning following a head-on crash on River Road south of Parker Road in Monterey County, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Monterey Area office. According to media reports, the...

Nonprofit healthcare provider agrees to pay $750K to resolve allegations involving misbranded contraceptives

Law judge court
MONTEREY COUNTY — Salud Para La Gente, a nonprofit network of primary care clinics serving low-income individuals and families in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, has agreed to pay a total of $750,000 to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims for payment to...

Soledad man arrested in diesel fuel theft investigation

truck and fuel tank
SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit has arrested a Soledad man in connection with a series of diesel fuel thefts across Monterey County. Detectives with the Agricultural Crimes Unit investigated the ongoing thefts by installing surveillance cameras at known fuel theft locations,...

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 p.m. Possession of drugs on Orchard Ln. May 31:59 a.m. Possession of drugs on Nestles Rd.2:00 a.m. Violation of probation on...

Fourth suspect indicted in 2024 South Monterey County killings

Law judge court
SALINAS VALLEY — A Monterey County grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Greenfield man in connection with six murders and other crimes tied to a series of 2024 shootings that shook South Monterey County, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. The indictment charges...

Gonzales police promote bicycle safety awareness

Bicycles safety
GONZALES — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Gonzales Police Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe. From children riding to school to older adults staying active and healthy, bicycling is both a pastime and a mode of transportation...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 10, 2026

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...