Crime Reports

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent. The scams vary in sophistication but share the same core fraud: the suspect will pose as the property...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 102:07 p.m. Bench Warrant on San Antonio Dr.6:00 p.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.8:35 p.m. Probation violation (DUI, suspended license) on Bassett St. Jan. 1111:07 a.m. Petty Theft on Division St.5:07 p.m. Bench Warrant on...

GONZALES — A 12-year-old child was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street Wednesday afternoon in Gonzales. On Sept. 20, at about 3:16 p.m., the Gonzales Police Department responded to the report of a traffic collision involving an SUV and a pedestrian. The collision...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 2212:00 a.m. Battery on Queen St.1:05 p.m. Non-injury traffic collision on Canal St.3:56 p.m. Warrant on Oak Cr.5:00 p.m. Trespassing on Broadway St.8:12 p.m. Illegal fireworks on River Dr.8:32 p.m. Trespassing on Canal St.8:39...

GONZALES — Tele Matangi, 37, of Pittsburg, was sentenced to 150 years to life in prison on May 29 after being found guilty by a jury of multiple charges arising from a daylong crime spree in September 2023. Matangi was convicted of carjacking, attempted carjacking,...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 118:19 a.m. Stolen vehicle/recovery report on Monte Vista Pl.8:43 a.m. Possession of methamphetamine on Division St.1:50 p.m. Vandalism in excess of $400 on Bassett St.2:40 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on Broadway St.4:24 p.m....

GONZALES — A single-vehicle crash on Highway 101 near Gonzales killed two people early Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol Monterey Area Office. Gonzales resident Sarah Carrillo Valdez, 32, was driving a black BMW with three other occupants on Oct. 25 at about...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Sept. 192:25 a.m. Agency outside assistance (CHP) on NB Hwy 10111:33 a.m. Possession of dirk and dagger, marijuana and truancy on Elm Av.9:13 p.m. Hit-and-run to city property on Walnut Av.9:43 p.m. Battery, obstructing a...