Crime Reports

MONTEREY COUNTY — Fraud affects everyone, whether it’s higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. That’s why the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm. These dedicated units target...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 912:52 a.m. Bench warrant on Canal St.10:02 a.m. Found property on Canal St.10:29 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on River Dr.11:41 a.m. Lost property on Amherst Dr. June 1012:02...

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County jury found Erik Sanchez, 52, of Greenfield, guilty of battery on June 30. After the jury returned a guilty verdict, Sanchez pleaded no contest to two other open cases for violating the terms of a protective order, vandalism and resisting...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 11:05 a.m. Violation of Probation on King St.4:40 a.m. Domestic Violence on S. San Lorenzo Av.7:35 p.m. Dog at Large on River Dr.9:17 p.m. Domestic battery on River Dr.10:10 p.m. Sexual...

CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting over $190,000 in losses to scammers. To stop this trend, PG&E is committed to helping customers recognize the signs of a scam to...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the June 27 death of incarcerated person Jose Rodriguez at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At approximately 3:34 p.m., staff observed cellmates Steven Miranda and Rodriguez, noting Rodriguez...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD June 299:48 p.m. Violation of Probation on Main St.11:05 p.m. Domestic Violence on Sausalito Pl.11:20 p.m. Info Report (mutual combat) on Oak St. June 303:11 p.m. Traffic violation (hit-and-run) on Metz Rd.4:54 p.m. Fraud on...

SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Giovanni Lopez Orozco, 25, was sentenced on June 24 to six years in prison for committing one count of lewd act upon a child under 14 years. “This offense is a serious and violent felony and is considered a strike under...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD June 182:49 p.m. Traffic violation on Front St. June 199:36 a.m. Found property (gun magazine) on Orchard Ln.2:16 p.m. Possession of drugs on Nestles Rd.2:49 p.m. Burglary on Arroyo Seco Rd.6:34 p.m. Civil Matters on...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 268:55 a.m. Hit-and-Run on Willow Ct.4:56 p.m. Stop sign violation on Collins St. May 273:00 a.m. Found property on Bassett St.9:17 a.m. Domestic Violence on Hermosa Wy.2:53 p.m. CPS Referral on Monte Vista Pl.7:52...