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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 24, 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...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 3, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Dec. 2210:29 a.m. CPS Referral on Evergreen Wy.11:2 7 a.m. APS Referral on Franscioni Dr.6:39 p.m. Deceased body found on Palm Av. Dec. 232:20 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration) on S/B Hwy 1018:14 a.m. Vehicle...

Monterey County DA’s Office launches new fraud reporting tip line

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Fraud affects everyone, whether it’s higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. That’s why the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm. These dedicated units target...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 3, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD April 223:12 a.m. CPS Referral on 8th St.3:18 a.m. APS Referral on Tyler Av.8:34 a.m. Dog bite on Elm Av.7:51 p.m. False imprisonment and domestic violence on Huerta St. April 2312:43 a.m. Possession of a meth...

Greenfield Police arrest man for child molestation

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), arrested 36-year-old Kavan Hawkins on Dec. 27 for the sexual assault of a minor. Greenfield detectives and FBI agents ā€œworked tirelesslyā€ to serve warrants at Hawkins’ home, workplace and on his...

Gang and narcotics search warrant leads to arrests in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) conducted a search warrant June 10 at the residence of a known gang member involved in sales of illegal narcotics in the 1200 block of Greenleaf Loop in Greenfield. The search warrant resulted...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 6, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Aug. 238:00 a.m. Municipal code violation (dog bite) on Oak Av.9:01 a.m. Gang contact on San Antonio Dr.2:32 p.m. Suspicious circumstances on Calaveras Wy.2:46 p.m. Suspicious circumstances/fraud on El Camino Real.6:20 p.m. DUI on...

Deputies arrest attempted murder suspect in Gonzales

GONZALES — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for attempted murder after he was seen dumping a seriously injured victim in a rural field near Gonzales on Wednesday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the field around noon on Jan. 5...

Fire damages Chualar auto shop early Christmas morning

CHUALAR — Monterey County fire crews rushed to contain a fire that broke out early Christmas morning at an auto repair shop in Chualar. Multiple structures were threatened by the blaze on Grant Street around 4 a.m., and five fire engines responded, according to the...

Police announce connection between King City mass shooting and double homicide near Soledad

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SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and King City Police Department investigators announced Thursday that they have developed information connecting the deadly mass shooting in King City and the double homicide near Soledad. On March 3, 11 residents were shot during a mass shooting...

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Gonzales Police Department receives traffic safety grant

GONZALES — Gonzales Police Department has received a $30,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...