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Police Briefs | Published June 5, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Gonzales woman sentenced to prison for fatal DUI crash

GONZALES — A Gonzales woman has been sentenced to six years and eight months in state prison after she drove drunk and crashed her vehicle last October, killing two people, including one of her sons. Sarah Valdez, 33, pleaded no contest on Nov. 9 to...

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...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 25, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 88:36 a.m. Mental Health Hold on 3rd St.12:32 p.m. Assault on Thorp Av.1:00 p.m. Trespass and felony warrant on 4th St. Jan. 912:30 a.m. Shoplifting on El Camino Real.2:08 a.m. Traffic collision in the...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 18, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Dec. 2710:58 a.m. APS Report (past tense battery) on 9th St.4:49 p.m. Driving with a suspended license and probation violation on El Camino Real. Dec. 2910:245 a.m. Found drugs on El Camino Real.7:30 p.m. DUI...

Vehicles vandalized by BB guns in Soledad, Gonzales

Soledad Police Department is looking into several incidents of vandalism resulting from the shooting of BB guns over the weekend.

Gonzales man found guilty of animal abuse for killing high school 4-H lambs

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GONZALES — Gonzales resident Jose Marquez, 31, was found guilty of animal abuse with an allegation that the crime involved a deadly or dangerous weapon, resisting a police officer and burglary, all of which are felonies. A Monterey County judge further found true enhancements for...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 7, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 262:29 p.m. Traffic collision (vehicle versus pedestrian) on Oak Av.3:37 p.m. Fraud (credit card use) on Eucalyptus Dr.4:55 p.m. Theft (shoplifting) on El Camino Real.9:52 p.m. Probation violation and driving w/suspended...

Monterey County DA’s Office warns against government impersonation scams

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents of online scams that have been hitting the community. The scams begin with a text message or email warning the recipient of some potentially fraudulent charges on their account. When the person...

Dolan Fire arsonist sentenced to 24 years in prison

BIG SUR — A Monterey County judge has sentenced 31-year-old Ivan Gomez to 24 years in state prison for starting the Dolan Fire near Big Sur in 2020, which seriously injured a firefighter and destroyed multiple residences. Gomez, who had previously been found guilty of...

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Gonzales Police urge focus behind the wheel during Distracted Driving Awareness...

GONZALES — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Gonzales Police Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes...