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Jury convicts Soledad man of resisting officer, DUI

Law judge court
SOLEDAD — On Sept. 18, a Monterey County jury found David Fernando Hernandez, 34, of Soledad, guilty of felony resisting an officer with force or violence, misdemeanor driving under the influence of a drug, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug...

Police Reports | Published Sept. 18, 2019

Police Reports are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Monterey County to observe 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

County of Monterey
MONTEREY COUNTY — Crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join communities across the United States in observing the 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, promoting victims’ rights, services and awareness of the impact of crime on neighborhoods, schools and...

Greenfield man found guilty of second-degree murder for deadly crash

Law judge court
GREENFIELD — A Monterey County jury found Greenfield resident Baltazar Donato guilty of second-degree murder on Oct. 18. The jury further found Donato, 28, guilty of additional counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, driving under the...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 3, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD March 2011:32 a.m. Possession of alcohol at school on Elm Av.2:28 p.m. Suspicious circumstances (drugs found) on Walnut Av.7:30 p.m. Misconduct (possession of marijuana and threats) on Walnut Av.9:49 p.m. Domestic violence on Chalone...

Soledad Police Department launches enforcement campaign for holiday season

Soledad Police Department
SOLEDAD — The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2022 alone, 1,062 people were killed in the United States in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Soledad Police Department wants to remind the public of...

Arrests made in King City double-murder case

KING CITY — Local police have arrested two people in connection with the murder of two residents last Sunday in King City, and are asking for the public’s help in locating additional suspects who remain at large. According to King City Police Department, gunshots were...

Greenfield man gets prison time for DUI, impersonating officer

GREENFIELD — A 27-year-old Greenfield man has been sentenced to prison after pleading no contest to driving under the influence and impersonating a police officer. Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced April 26 that Clemente Martinez of Greenfield will receive a stipulated two-year...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 24, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 87:48 a.m. Burglary on Jayne St.8:29 a.m. Public intoxication on S First St. March 98:29 a.m. Burglary on Broadway St.9:56 a.m. Misdemeanor bench warrant on Canal St.12:28 p.m. Misdemeanor bench warrant on Broadway St.4:34 p.m. Possession...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 1, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 152:56 a.m. DUI on Oak Av.1:43 p.m. Disorderly conduct and probation violation on Walnut Av.4:58 p.m. Exhibiting a firearm in a threatening manor on Clifton Ct.7:13 p.m. Violation of court order (domestic violence) on Apple...

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Arroyo Seco River rescue

Body recovered after vehicle found in Arroyo Seco River

GREENFIELD — Authorities recovered the body of a man Monday after a vehicle was discovered partially submerged in the Arroyo Seco River west of...