Crime Reports

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 255:00 a.m. Burglary and vandalism on Canal St.6:33 a.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Canal St.9:38 a.m. Unlicensed driver on 7th St.4:01 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.4:14 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.4:19...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni is warning residents about a surge in scams in which fraudsters pose as bank or government officials to steal money. Recently, a Monterey County resident was contacted via phone and text by scammers claiming the consumer’s...

MONTEREY COUNTY — A 34-year-old Salinas man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Monterey County Jail has died, authorities said. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Alejandro Zepeda, 34, of Salinas. Just after 5 a.m. on April 22, jail deputies distributing...

SOLEDAD — A Monterey County jury on April 23 convicted Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Miguel Angel Espino, 33, of first-degree murder in the killing of a fellow inmate, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said the killing occurred Aug. 19, 2024,...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 162:33 a.m. Parking in a red zone on Andrus St.8:43 a.m. Violation of court order on S. Vanderhurst Av.9:36 a.m. Battery on Broadway St.9:37 a.m. Stop sign violation on Bishop St.9:56 a.m. Bench warrant...

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives recovered an unlawfully possessed assault rifle and additional ammunition following a probation-related arrest and subsequent search warrant service, authorities said. The investigation began April 15 when deputies conducted a traffic stop around 4 p.m. in the area of Lapis...

SALINAS VALLEY — A passenger was arrested on a concealed firearm charge and three other people were cited following a series of reckless driving incidents tied to sideshow activity in Monterey County earlier this month. Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies were alerted about 1:30 a.m. on...

GREENFIELD — A Soledad man was arrested on multiple charges after leading officers on a pursuit through Greenfield following a domestic disturbance call, according to the Greenfield Police Department. On April 15 at about 10 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Tehema Way...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 107:17 a.m. Sexual assault of a minor on Division St.8:16 a.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.11:01 a.m. Found property on River Dr.2:04 p.m. Sexual assault of a minor on Division St.7:17 p.m. Probation violation...

GONZALES — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Gonzales Police Department wants to remind drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and hands on the wheel. Distractions like checking a phone, using the in-dash touchscreen or car phone app, adjusting the...