Crime Reports

SOLEDAD — A 12-year-old boy was injured Wednesday evening after an electric bicycle collided with a vehicle in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Officers responded at about 7:15 p.m. on July 8 to the 200 block of East Street for a reported traffic...

SALINAS VALLEY — This July and beyond, police departments in South Monterey County are urging drivers to follow posted speed limits and “slow the fast down.” During this month, King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales police departments will have additional officers on patrol watching for...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement resolving all pending litigation involving the Life Foundation Building at 1000 S. Main St. in Salinas, clearing the way for the County’s previously approved purchase of the property and securing the long-term future...

GREENFIELD — A 16-year-old Greenfield teen was arrested last Wednesday after allegedly fleeing from police on a bicycle and on foot, during which officers recovered a loaded 9mm ghost gun, according to the Greenfield Police Department. At about 4 p.m. on July 1, officers attempted...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 241:31 p.m. Driving while using cellphone on Sandringham St.1:56 p.m. Driving while using cellphone on San Antonio Dr.2:15 p.m. Petty Theft on Bishop St. May 2512:00 a.m. Vandalism on N. 2nd St.2:30 p.m. Parking violation...

CALIFORNIA — Cal Fire is reminding all Californians that there is zero tolerance for illegal fireworks, which includes the sale, purchase, possession, transportation or use of any device that does not carry the State Fire Marshal-approved “Safe and Sane” seal. This year, Cal Fire partnered...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 1912:00 a.m. CPS Report on Broadway St.2:22 a.m. Stop sign violation on San Antonio Dr.2:32 a.m. Stop sign violation on N. Mildred Av.2:45 a.m. Unlicensed driver on San Antonio Dr.3:13 a.m. Unlicensed driver on...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Agricultural Crimes Unit arrested a Patterson man in connection with a series of copper wire thefts totaling more than $50,000, authorities said. Detectives investigated ongoing thefts of copper wire throughout Monterey County and identified a suspect using surveillance...

SOLEDAD — Community members across South Monterey County are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Saavedra, a Soledad mother, business owner and folklórico instructor remembered for her leadership and commitment to local youth. Saavedra, 32, was one of two victims killed in a shooting Monday night...

SALINAS — Two former employees of a Taylor Farms subsidiary have pleaded no contest to embezzling more than $3 million from the company and will serve state prison sentences, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced June 17. Karen Rodriguez, 38, and Elizabeth Vargas, 34,...