Soledad Police arrest gang members on weapon charges
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation March 19 at about 10:30 p.m., during which the officers immediately recognized all three of the vehicle’s occupants as active Norteno gang members.
After a search of the vehicle, three fully loaded...
Police arrest 3 after deadly shooting in Soledad
SOLEDAD — Three men have been arrested for murder after a double shooting in Soledad left one victim dead on Tuesday, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.
On May 18, two people were shot on Bluejay Lane in the Riverview Estates neighborhood, located off...
Search warrant leads to man’s arrest for 2018 murder in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — A 22-year-old resident from Soledad has been arrested in connection with a 2018 shooting that killed a Greenfield man.
On Feb. 20, 2018, 32-year-old Joseph Suniga was shot and killed while riding his bicycle in the 700 block of Apple Avenue in Greenfield....
Police investigate New Year’s Eve murder in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Detectives from the South County Major Crimes Unit are investigating a homicide that occurred New Year’s Eve in Greenfield.
According to a news release, Greenfield police officers responded to a report that a person had been shot in the 1100 block of Heidi...
Greenfield police arrest gang member after vehicle pursuit
GREENFIELD — On Feb. 26, at about 6:38 p.m., Greenfield police officers initiated a traffic stop for vehicle code violations in the 1200 block of Apple Avenue.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Jose Ponce Tinajero, fled from officers and a vehicle pursuit...
Suspect arrested after officer-involved shooting near Gonzales
GONZALES — An attempted murder suspect was arrested Wednesday night after a standoff with Salinas Police on Old Stage Road near Gonzales.
The suspect fired a gun at police officers during a vehicle pursuit outside Salinas city limits at about 8:24 p.m., according to Salinas...
Soledad state prison’s South Facility to close by July 2022
SOLEDAD — The South Facility at Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad will close by July 2022 due to a decrease in the minimum-security inmate population, announced California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on Tuesday.
The Level I general population unit, also known as Facility...
Soledad man dies in crash while attempting to evade police
SALINAS VALLEY — A 20-year-old Soledad man died last Friday after his vehicle overturned on Los Coches Road near Greenfield while attempting to evade police during a pursuit.
According to a report released Friday from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) King City Area, Soledad Police...
Duplex fire displaces 13 residents in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Firefighters from Greenfield Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on the 1000 block of Maple Avenue last Wednesday afternoon.
According to Fire Chief Jim Langborg, 13 residents were displaced from the burning structure, which was a duplex.
“Fortunately, the Red Cross stepped...
Soledad stabbing suspect deterred by victim with revolver
SOLEDAD — Officers with the Soledad Police Department are investigating an incident on May 15, during which a victim shot their assailant who was armed with a knife.
Police said at around 9:30 p.m. last Friday, a subject with a knife approached another person on...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 24, 2023
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May 159:16 a.m. Suspicious circumstances (gang activity) on 4th St.11:07 a.m. Misconduct (juvenile under...