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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 11, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 66:13 a.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Russ St.12:31 p.m. Illegal parking on Broadway St.1:08 p.m. Vehicle abatement on Broadway St.2:12 p.m. Vehicle abatement on Leeds Ave.5:00 p.m. Civil issue on San Antonio Dr.8:24 p.m....

Soledad teacher arrested for sexual relationship with student

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SOLEDAD — Detectives from Soledad Police Department have arrested 34-year-old Main Street Middle School teacher Marina Ramirez Rico for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male former student. During an investigation on a different case, a video was located ā€œshowing the two engaged in...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 4, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 11:00 a.m. Public intoxication on Broadway St.10:00 a.m. Vehicle abatement on N. Third St.10:14 a.m. Probation violation on Sandringham St.10:36 a.m. Vehicle abatement on S. First St.10:51 a.m. Expired registration on Oxford...

Central Coast elected officials champion new retail theft laws

CENTRAL COAST — In downtown Salinas on Aug. 19 — joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and local and state lawmakers — Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas championed historic new retail theft laws that will protect business owners,...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 28, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 3012:00 a.m. Welfare check on First St.1:01 a.m. Unlicensed driver on Sandringham St.2:58 a.m. Speeding on Broadway St.9:35 a.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Collins St.9:55 a.m. Expired registration over six months...

Monterey County District Attorney’s Office warns about recent surge in fraudulent job postings

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MONTEREY COUNTY — In recent weeks, there has been a surge in fraudulent job postings targeting job seekers, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. These deceptive postings lead unsuspecting individuals to fake websites asking them to provide sensitive personal information, including direct deposit details. They...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 21, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 277:38 a.m. Petty theft on S. Mildred Ave.7:04 p.m. Civil matter on Bishop St.8:19 p.m. Domestic violence on Broadway St.8:54 p.m. Burglary alarm activation on Broadway St.9:06 p.m. Civil matter on Bassett St.10:20...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 14, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 2212:00 a.m. Battery on Queen St.1:05 p.m. Non-injury traffic collision on Canal St.3:56 p.m. Warrant on Oak Cr.5:00 p.m. Trespassing on Broadway St.8:12 p.m. Illegal fireworks on River Dr.8:32 p.m. Trespassing on Canal St.8:39...

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office recovers stolen equipment in ag theft spree

MONTEREY COUNTY — Over the past two weeks, multiple agricultural businesses in Monterey County have been targeted by a wave of burglaries, resulting in the theft of valuable equipment. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Ag Crimes Unit has been actively investigating these incidents, leading to...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 7, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 257:32 a.m. Bench warrant on Division St.5:22 p.m. Inappropriate touching on Canal St.7:45 p.m. Mental health crisis on S. San Lorenzo Ave.9:45 p.m. Bench warrant on Division St. June 2612:47 a.m. Domestic violence on...

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Bay Area man gets 150 years to life in prison for...

GONZALES — Tele Matangi, 37, of Pittsburg, was sentenced to 150 years to life in prison on May 29 after being found guilty by...