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September 2, 2025

Man dies after being shot in the head in Soledad

SOLEDAD — A 35-year-old man has died after he was found shot in the head early Saturday morning in Soledad. According to the Soledad Police Department, officers responded to a report of gunshots on April 17 at about 12:30 a.m. in the 400 block of...

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...

UPDATE: Suspects arrested after armed assault at Soledad High School

UPDATE (Feb. 21): On Feb. 20 at about 3:38 p.m., Soledad Police were notified by Flock cameras that the suspect vehicle had entered the city. Officers reviewed the footage and located the vehicle parked at the suspects’ residence. Police surrounded the home and safely...

Police Briefs | Published May 8, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

State funding to help boost Soledad police patrols

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department has been awarded a $50,000 grant to increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads. ā€œThis grant funding allows us to support our ongoing traffic...

Enforcement efforts continue against unlicensed cannabis cultivators in Monterey County

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office’s Bureau of Investigations, in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and other state and local agencies, continued enforcement efforts in July against the unlicensed cannabis industry. Last week the Monterey County Cannabis Enforcement Unit...

Police Reports | Published May 20, 2020

Police Reports areĀ 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...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 9, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Oct. 289:00 a.m. Battery on 12th St.10:41 a.m. Info Report (teacher received sexual emails) on Elm Av.3:50 p.m. Sexual assault on De Leon Cr.5:06 p.m. Theft by fraud over the phone on 12th St. Oct. 295:00...

Greenfield man arrested in Arizona for human trafficking

GREENFIELD — A 35-year-old man from Greenfield is facing human trafficking charges after he was found with a young boy in Arizona earlier this month. On Sept. 8, a Navajo County deputy conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 at milepost 258 in the area...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 4, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 71:08 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on S Third St.4:30 p.m. Lost property on Bassett St.6:00 p.m. Runaway juvenile/returned on King St.6:27 p.m. Battery on Collins St. July 811:38 a.m. Found property on Bishop...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 27, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 1612:55 p.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Third St.3:50 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Division...