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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 15, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD April 238:07 a.m. Fraud on Capistrano Wy.8:40 a.m. Property vandalism12:51 p.m. License plate recovered on San Vicente Rd.8:00 p.m. Property damage on Vineyard Dr. April 246:20 a.m. Agency outside assistance on 11th St (Greenfield)8:36 a.m. Agency...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 8, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 10Domestic Violence on Sussex Wy.Case follow-up on S. First ST.Case follow-up on Lynn St.Case follow-up on Bassett St.Report of suspicious person on Division St.Civil Matter on S. First St.Civil Matter on Broadway St.Violation on...

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...

Law enforcement agencies to announce breakthrough in South Monterey County double homicide, King City mass shooting and Salinas armed robbery cases

SALINAS VALLEY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, King City Police Department and Salinas Police Department have scheduled a joint press conference Friday morning to make a major announcement involving three ongoing investigations. Officials are planning to unveil ā€œsignificant developmentsā€ related to the double homicide that...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 1, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 54:49 a.m. Door ding incident on Broadway St.11:33 a.m. 72-hour vehicle tag on N. Third St.1:23 p.m. Vehicle blocking driveway on Canal St.1:41 p.m. Non-injury traffic accident on N. Vanderhurst Ave.2:00 p.m....

Monterey County Superior Court announces retirement of Judge Anderson

Judge Marla Anderson
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta has announced the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson, effective April 30, after nearly 30 years of service on the Monterey County Superior Court. In 1995, Anderson was appointed to the Monterey County bench by...

Gonzales man found guilty of animal abuse for killing high school 4-H lambs

Law judge court
GONZALES — Gonzales resident Jose Marquez, 31, was found guilty of animal abuse with an allegation that the crime involved a deadly or dangerous weapon, resisting a police officer and burglary, all of which are felonies. A Monterey County judge further found true enhancements for...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 24, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 18:31 a.m. Citizen assistance on Bassett St.9:20 a.m. Vandalism on Broadway St.1:09 p.m. Stop sign violation on Maple St.4:19 p.m. Suspicious person on Jayne St.4:27 p.m. Loud music on Windsor Ct.4:51 p.m....

Monterey County joins national commemoration of 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

County of Monterey
MONTEREY COUNTY — During the week of April 21-27, crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join together across the United States to promote victims’ rights and services, and educate communities on the devastating impact crime has on victims, neighborhoods, schools and...

Military ordnance found in Soledad prompts evacuation, bomb squad response

Soledad military rounds
SOLEDAD — Officers from the Soledad Police Department were responding to a call for service on April 15 when they were notified of a potential threat to the community — a possible bomb in the bed of a nearby truck. They responded and located what...

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Constitution Day

Monterey County judges engage area schools to promote civic education for...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In celebration of Constitution Day 2025, the judges of Monterey County Superior Court launched a special outreach initiative to educate young...