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February 11, 2026

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 March 18, 2020

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 111:53 a.m. Found property on Seventh St.2:27 p.m. Matter of Record (gang intel) on River Dr.10:04 p.m. Outside assistance on Canal St. March 26:21 a.m. Stolen vehicle on N San Lorenzo.6:59 a.m. Assault on N Third...

CHP hosts hiring seminar for dispatchers

The California Highway Patrol (CHP), Monterey Area, is seeking qualified men and women to become CHP Public Safety Dispatchers (PSD).

Soledad Police arrest suspect after bank robbery triggered silent alarm

Soledad Police Department
SOLEDAD — A 59-year-old Soledad man was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly robbing a Mechanics Bank branch and attempting to flee north on Highway 101, according to Soledad Police Department. In a news release, Soledad Police said officers were dispatched around 9:22 a.m. after a...

Police locate escaped inmate

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are looking for a state prison inmate who walked away from the minimum-support facility at Salinas Valley State Prison on Sunday.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 17, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 2911:15 a.m. Dead body found on Cambridge Av.7:11 p.m. DUI on Broadway St. July 309:43 a.m. Trespassing on Canal St.2:00 p.m. Vandalism on Broadway St.5:30 p.m. Mental Health Hold on Broadway St. July...

Teen critically injured in Soledad shooting

Police crime
SOLEDAD — A male juvenile was critically injured in a shooting Wednesday evening in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Officers responded at about 6:42 p.m. on Jan. 21 to reports of shots fired in the 1300 block of Palm Avenue, where they found...

Police Briefs | Published Oct. 17, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Greenfield Police discover ā€˜chop shop,’ arrest man for vehicle theft

GREENFIELD — In recent months, the Greenfield community has been impacted by a series of vehicle thefts and break-ins, and local officers have been working to resolve these crimes. Through the investigations, Greenfield Police Department said 34-year-old David Aguilera of Greenfield emerged as a suspect. On...

Monterey County DA’s Office warns against rental property scams

Scams
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent. The scams vary in sophistication but share the same core fraud: the suspect will pose as the property...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 4, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 163:30 p.m. Burglary on Broadway St.4:38 p.m. Hit-and-Run on N. San Lorenzo Av. Dec. 175:30...