Crime Reports

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Department responded to a homeless encampment, located near the off-ramp to Walnut Avenue, that caught fire Thursday afternoon. With the assistance of Cal Fire from Soledad, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. Officers temporarily shut down the...

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

SOLEDAD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Tyrone Owens, 41, an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, to a total term of 25-years-to-life in prison for a sexual assault that occurred on prison grounds.  Owens was sentenced as a third “strike” offender pursuant...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency made a surprise visit to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last week, recognizing local deputies for their pivotal role in managing a mass casualty incident on March 3 in King City. The tragic shooting occurred...

SALINAS — A fire in a Salinas food processing plant that has prompted authorities to evacuate surrounding neighborhoods has now closed four nearby elementary schools as sunrise approaches Thursday. City officials announced the closure shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday for Lincoln Elementary, Monterey Park Elementary, Sherwood...

GREENFIELD — In late May, patrol officers from the Greenfield Police Department responded to a local elementary school regarding a report of sexual assault of a minor by an adult. An 8-year-old girl reported being sexually abused by an adult known to her, police said....

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 17:27 p.m. Runaway juvenile/returned on Spruce Dr. May 212:00 p.m. Vandalism (excess of $400) report on Bassett St.10:48 p.m. Vandalism report on Rio Vista Dr. May 34:17 p.m. Petty theft on Mustang Ct.6:00 p.m. Brandishing a firearm...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 2611:30 a.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St.11:45 a.m. Fight at school on Broadway St.1:13 p.m. Possession of a controlled substance on S. Mildred Ave.3:00 p.m. Fight at school on Broadway St.5:00 p.m....

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 47:43 p.m. CPS Referral on Seventh St.8:24 p.m. Domestic Violence report on River Dr. Sept. 512:45 a.m. DUI on Division St.2:51 p.m. Shoplifting on Broadway St.8:26 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Airport...