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January 31, 2026

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...

Soledad man gets 18 years in prison for child molestation

SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Rosalio Rocha was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison for committing two counts of child molestation upon two victims. According to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, both offenses are violent felonies and are considered ā€œstrikesā€ under California’s Three Strikes...

Jury convicts Soledad man of resisting officer, DUI

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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 April 8, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 166:50 a.m. Arrest report on Bassett St.11:03 a.m. Matter of Record (suspicious voicemail) on S Vanderhurst.12:00 p.m. Vehicle towed (expired tags) on Division St. March 1712:00 p.m. Missing person located report on Broadway St.5:51 p.m....

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 15, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD March 411:38 a.m. Probation violation and possession of firearm on Hutchison Dr.2:50 p.m. Misconduct (trespassing warning) on El Camino Real.6:30 p.m. DUI on El Camino Real. March 52:35 a.m. Outstanding warrants on El Camino Real.3:53 a.m....

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.

Police Briefs — Published April 26

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

Suspect arrested in connection to Soledad structure fire

SOLEDAD — At around 3 p.m. March 26, Soledad Police Department received a call of a structure fire on Nestles Road in Soledad. Officers arrived to find one of the abandoned buildings on fire. Officers were then directed to a suspect who fled toward the...

Police Reports | Published March 25, 2020

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 91:24 a.m. Matter of Record (found property) on Bassett St.10:30 a.m. Burglary report on Pearl St.3:10 p.m. Arrest report (CDL suspended fo DUI) on Pearl St. March 109:00 a.m. Stolen vehicle/recovery report on S Vanderhurst Av.3:00...

Cause of wildfire near Soledad still under investigation

SOLEDAD — The cause of a wildfire near Astoria Shooting Range in Soledad is still under investigation, according to Cal Fire officials. The wildfire, named the Range Fire, started June 4 at about 5:38 p.m. near the gun range on San Vicente Road, northeast of...

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Salinas Valley State Prison

CDCR officials investigating Salinas ValleyĀ State Prison inmate’s Jan. 29 death as...

SOLEDAD ā€” California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Jan. 29 death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At about...