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One killed in head-on collision near Greenfield

GREENFIELD — One person was killed and three others injured in a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon on Highway 101 north of Greenfield. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) King City Area, a 2018 Sunsetter motorhome was traveling northbound around 3:50 p.m. on June 16...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 7, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 257:32 a.m. Bench warrant on Division St.5:22 p.m. Inappropriate touching on Canal St.7:45 p.m. Mental health crisis on S. San Lorenzo Ave.9:45 p.m. Bench warrant on Division St. June 2612:47 a.m. Domestic violence on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 15, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 210:55 a.m. Runaway juvenile on El Camino Real.11:16 a.m. Sexual battery on Elm Av.3:43 p.m. Vehicle towed on 7th St. Nov. 36:40 a.m. Joyriding on Oak Av.10:55 a.m. Possession of a knife on school grounds...

Carjacking leads to vehicle pursuit; 3 juveniles arrested in Soledad

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SOLEDAD — On Jan. 28, at about 7:43 p.m., a Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputy spotted a vehicle that was driving erratic and unsafe on Highway 101. A records check revealed the vehicle was taken recently during a carjacking in Gonzales. The deputy followed the...

Monterey County, Laguna Seca found not at fault for 2015 crash

SALINAS — After a three-week trial, a Monterey County Superior Court judge has found that Monterey County, which owns the Laguna Seca Racetrack in Salinas, was not responsible for a 2015 motorcycle crash on the famous track. The crash occurred on March 14, 2015. Daniel...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 10, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD March 1211:10 p.m. Agency Outside Assistance on Walnut Av. March 132:55 a.m. Fire on Pacifico Pl.3:46 a.m. Misconduct on Pacifico Pl.9:22 a.m. Traffic violation on Market St.3:27 p.m. Fraud on Anderson St. March 148:35 a.m. Obstruction on Nestles...

Soledad gang member arrested for guns, drugs

SOLEDAD — With the recent violence in South Monterey County, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit began investigating 35-year-old Francisco Galvan of Soledad. Detectives identified a house where Galvan was residing in the 200 block of Seventh Street in the city of Soledad. On...

Greenfield operation leads to recovery of multiple firearms

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department conducted a search warrant and probation check operation last week on two separate locations in the 3900 block of Apple Avenue in Greenfield. During the Feb. 17 search, officers recovered multiple firearms and high-capacity magazines. Police said all the items...

Police Briefs | Published March 13, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 15, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD April 238:07 a.m. Fraud on Capistrano Wy.8:40 a.m. Property vandalism12:51 p.m. License plate recovered on San Vicente Rd.8:00 p.m. Property damage on Vineyard Dr. April 246:20 a.m. Agency outside assistance on 11th St (Greenfield)8:36 a.m. Agency...

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King City man arrested for DUI, firearms and drugs in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms...