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January 25, 2026

Soledad correctional officer arrested for sending sexual content to minors

SOLEDAD — An off-duty Soledad correctional officer with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation was arrested Wednesday for annoying and molesting minors. According to Salinas Police, 22-year-old Fabian Vasquez was communicating with and sending sexually explicit images and videos to two females under age...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 8, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 159:01 a.m. Vandalism on N Russ Av.9:50 a.m. Vandalism on Amherst Dr.11:40 a.m. Driving on a suspended license on Canal St.12:00 p.m. Matter of Record on Broadway St.1:06 p.m. Lost property on Broadway...

Greenfield police officer faces assault charges

GREENFIELD — A Greenfield police officer has been arrested on felony charges related to assault. An arrest warrant was issued on June 10 for Christian Tapia, a four-year veteran of the Greenfield Police Department. He surrendered himself at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office to face...

Police Briefs – Published May 9

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Salinas Valley State Prison looking for missing inmate

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are looking for a state prison inmate who walked away from the minimum-support facility at Salinas Valley State Prison on Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 17, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 2911:15 a.m. Dead body found on Cambridge Av.7:11 p.m. DUI on Broadway St. July 309:43 a.m. Trespassing on Canal St.2:00 p.m. Vandalism on Broadway St.5:30 p.m. Mental Health Hold on Broadway St. July...

2 dead, 2 injured in latest shootings

A spike in violent crimes this month has left two residents dead and two others injured from four shootings reported in King City and Greenfield, and now local investigators are asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for the gun violence.

Police Briefs — Published Jan. 24

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 12, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 163:12 p.m. CPS Referral on Bassett St.7:27 p.m. Outside agency assistance on Mesa Verde Rd. April 1712:33 a.m. Outside agency assistance on Tiburon Pl.2:30 a.m. Domestic violence on Spruce Dr.1:03 p.m. Petty theft on S First...

Greenfield man pleads guilty in fatal DUI collision

GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Andres Espinoza, 21, pleaded guilty to one count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, announced Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni on June 12. On June 25, 2022, just after 3 a.m., Espinoza was driving a Subaru WRX sedan at speeds...

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Firefighters respond to garage fire

Garage fire contained in Greenfield; no injuries reported

GREENFIELD — A structure fire early Friday morning was contained to a garage thanks to a rapid, multi-agency response, according to the Greenfield Police...