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Monterey County supervisor arrested for alleged DUI

SALINAS — Monterey County District 1 Supervisor Luis Alejo, who represents most of the City of Salinas, was arrested last Friday on drunken driving charges. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Jessica MadueƱo, officers on patrol in Prunedale observed a 2011 Ford Escape on San...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 31, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 1811:58 a.m. Municipal code violation on Canal St.12:21 p.m. Violation of court order on River Dr.12:37 p.m. Municipal code violation on E. San Antonio Dr.2:13 p.m. Non-injury traffic collision on Broadway Cr.3:00 p.m. Civil...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 9, 2022

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments GREENFIELD Jan. 288:15 a.m. Probation violation on S El Camino Real.8:59 a.m. Juvenile probation violation on S El Camino Real.10:30 a.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on Hutchison Dr.11:36 a.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on...

Police Briefs | Published March 20, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Multi-agency police operation leads to 4 arrests in Salinas Valley

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County Task Force served five search warrants in King City early Wednesday morning that resulted in the arrests of four local gang members for weapons-related charges, including the manufacturing of ghost guns. The Task Force, which includes the Soledad and...

CTF officer arrested for child molestation in Soledad

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SOLEDAD — A correctional officer at the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad has been arrested for child molestation. According to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, two victims reported to deputies that they had been molested as minors by Jose Miguel Andrade Ibarra, who resided...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 4, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 71:08 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on S Third St.4:30 p.m. Lost property on Bassett St.6:00 p.m. Runaway juvenile/returned on King St.6:27 p.m. Battery on Collins St. July 811:38 a.m. Found property on Bishop...

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...

King City, Soledad smoke shops among those fined for selling flavored tobacco and other unlawful products

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced July 22 that four owners of local smoke shops and markets throughout Monterey County have paid civil penalties for unlawfully selling flavored tobacco products, among other violations of law. The sale of flavored tobacco products is...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 22, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 269:12 a.m. Vandalism on Broadway St.9:28 a.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St.1:38 p.m. Expired registration over six months on Talbot.5:00 p.m. Vandalism on Lynn St.11:25 p.m. Speeding on Bitterwater Rd.11:25 p.m. Speeding on Saint...

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Greenfield man sentenced to 25 years in prison for child molestation

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Miguel Rubio, 42, of Greenfield, to 25 years in prison for committing three counts of forcible lewd...