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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 1, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Oct. 1810:30 a.m. Vandalism on Palm Av.11:10 a.m. Vehicle towed on S El Camino Real.11:36 a.m. Vegetation fire on Hwy 101.12:14 p.m. Rape, lewd and lascivious acts with a minor on El Camino Real.5:27...

California Highway Patrol gives ā€˜thanks’ for safe driving, seat belt use this Thanksgiving

CALIFORNIA — As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum...

Greenfield man sentenced to six years in prison for child molestation

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Juan Jimenez-Ramirez of Greenfield to six years in prison on Aug. 22 for one count of committing a lewd act upon a child under age 14. Jimenez-Ramirez, 29, will also be required to register as a sex offender...

Nonprofit launches to build Family Justice Center in Salinas

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SALINAS VALLEY — A new nonprofit organization, Holding on to Hope, has been formed to bring a Family Justice Center to Salinas, a place where survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and human trafficking can find help and healing under...

Greenfield traffic stop leads to arrest of wanted suspects

GREENFIELD — Greenfield police officers initiated a traffic stop for vehicle code violations and a DUI investigation on Feb. 27 at about 10:40 p.m. in the 300 block of Eighth Street. The driver, Florencio Merino Ramirez, did not have a valid driver’s license, and a...

Police Reports | Published Jan. 29, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 712:16 a.m. DUI arrest report on San Antonio Dr.2:16 a.m. Minor in possession of cannabis on S First St.7:30 a.m. Trespassing report on S Vanderhurst Av.7:45 a.m. Vandalism report on King St.7:50 a.m. Trespassing...

Multiple agencies bust unlicensed cannabis cultivators in South Monterey County

SALINAS VALLEY — Last month the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office’s Bureau of Investigations, in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and other state and local agencies, conducted cannabis enforcement operations targeting unlicensed cannabis cultivators in South Monterey County. In total, these...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 23, 2021

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 2312:27 p.m. Matter of Record (harassment via electronic report) on Sycamore St.6:24 p.m. Matter of Record (trespassing) on Sussex Wy. May 243:00 a.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.7:30 a.m. Property vandalism on S Mildred St.10:04 a.m....

Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month

MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on the roads. Pedestrian deaths make up more than 24% of all traffic-related fatalities in California. Nationally, an...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 30, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Aug. 155:00 a.m. Driving with a suspended license and probation violation on El Camino Real.9:17 a.m. Runaway juvenile (later located in stolen vehicle) on Maple Av.10:12 a.m. Possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting arrest...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 26, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD Nov. 1712:16 a.m. Misconduct on San Gabriel.6:36 a.m. Property report on West St.9:40 p.m. Property damage...