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December 19, 2025

Gonzales man arrested for allegedly molesting 3 juveniles

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has announced the arrest of a Gonzales man who allegedly molested three juvenile victims in South Monterey County. On March 14, two juveniles reported sexual abuse by Eleuterio Ortiz, 38, of Gonzales. Following the report, Greenfield detectives, with the support of...

Data breach may have affected thousands of Monterey County residents

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has been notified that a contractor providing behavioral health services to various clients experienced a network data breach that may have involved unauthorized access to the personal data of 4,201 county residents. The breach occurred between Aug. 25 and 27...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 14, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 412:46 a.m. Dead body found on 7th St.1:47 a.m. Strong army robbery on El Camino Real.11:41 a.m. Domestic violence on McDonald Wy.5:19 p.m. Assault and possession of drug paraphernalia on...

Monterey County supervisor arrested for alleged DUI

SALINAS — Monterey County District 1 Supervisor Luis Alejo, who represents most of the City of Salinas, was arrested last Friday on drunken driving charges. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Jessica MadueƱo, officers on patrol in Prunedale observed a 2011 Ford Escape on San...

Gang member found guilty of 2016 King City murder

SALINAS VALLEY — A 27-year-old Greenfield man was found guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit murder by a Monterey County jury on Friday. Judge Mark E. Hood presided over the trial of John Samuel Trivino, aka ā€œSmack,ā€ who was convicted for killing 20-year-old Martin...

Police make multiple arrests in Greenfield shooting

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has made multiple arrests in connection with a shooting that took place near Village Green Park last month. With assistance from the Seaside Police Department, 30-year-old Gregorio Castaneda of Greenfield was recently taken into custody for his involvement in the...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 16, 2022

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Feb. 78:21 a.m. Matter of Record on Broadway St.1:42 p.m. Lost property on River Dr.3:28 p.m. Mental Health Hold on Broadway St. Feb. 88:59 a.m. Missing child on Lynn St.2:35 p.m. Fraud on Broadway St.4:24...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 7, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD May 294:32 a.m. Auto Theft on Cedar Dr.8:36 a.m. Felony warrant on 6th St.11:14 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on Walnut Av.3:04 p.m. Municipal code violation (animals) on Maple...

Soledad man sentenced to prison for 4th DUI

SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Enrique Lopez, 30, was sentenced to two years in state prison on Jan. 27 after pleading no contest to driving under the influence. On March 19, 2018, at 12:29 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers observed Lopez traveling westbound in a dark-colored...

Greenfield High School cancels classes Friday amid social media threats

GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School has canceled classes Friday after additional threats of violence were made overnight, school officials announced. ā€œThere were additional threats made last night against Greenfield High School,ā€ said Jordan Mulder, superintendent of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District, in...

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Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad

SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious...