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Police Reports | Published Jan. 15, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 30 10:12 a.m. Burglary report on Bassett St.12:10 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on Broadway St.1:38 p.m. False ID to a police officer on Collins St.5:51 p.m. Petty theft report on Division St.8:09...

Grave sites desecrated at Greenfield Cemetery

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department is looking for the person or persons responsible for desecrating statues, crosses and other memorial religious items and flowers left to honor deceased family members at the Greenfield Cemetery. According to City Manager Paul Wood, the vandalism occurred Nov. 16...

Deputy involved in shooting of suspect armed with rifle in Soledad

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office investigation
SOLEDAD — In the early morning hours of Dec. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving through a residential area along the 32000 block of McCoy Road in Soledad. The vehicle was reported to be...

Monterey County Civil Grand Jury invites applications for 2025-26 term

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents with a passion for public service and a keen interest in local government are encouraged to apply for a position on the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury. The upcoming term will run from June 13, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 18, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 179:30 a.m. Domestic Violence on Victoria Ave.10:51 a.m. Bench warrant on Ellis St.2:30 p.m. Sexual battery on Broadway St. Nov. 185:00 a.m. Drunk in public on Rio Vista Dr.10:37 a.m. Lost property on Bassett St.1:45...

Police Reports | Published Oct. 21, 2020

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 277:47 a.m. CPS Referral on Talbot St.8:42 a.m. CPS Referral on Vivian Av.9:01 p.m. Public intoxication on Jayne St. Sept. 2812:20 a.m. Misdemeanor bench warrant on N Mildred St.9:03 a.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 12, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD June 299:20 a.m. Property vandalism (graffiti) on Palm Av.9:44 a.m. Property vandalism (graffiti) on Walnut Av.3:30 p.m. Theft on Oak Av. June 308:27 a.m. Driving with a suspended license on Elm Av.11:30 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration...

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...

Soledad man found guilty in 2010 murder of ex-girlfriend

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SOLEDAD — A Monterey County jury has found Noel Ledesma, 44, formerly of Soledad and Yuma, Ariz., guilty of first-degree murder in the 2010 killing of his ex-girlfriend, Yvette Martinez, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced. Martinez and Ledesma had dated in early 2010...

Three suspects arrested for King City mass shooting, double homicide near Soledad

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office press conference King City
SALINAS VALLEY — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the King City mass shooting that killed four residents on March 3 and the double homicide near Soledad that resulted in the deaths of two cousins on Feb. 4, announced local law enforcement...

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Courthouse arrest of Soledad man

Soledad man arrested after driving stolen car to court hearing

SOLEDAD — A Soledad man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he drove a stolen vehicle to a scheduled court appearance for a pending...