Crime Reports

GREENFIELD — A Greenfield man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 2009 rape of a Salinas woman after DNA evidence identified him as the suspect more than a decade later. Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced that Juan...

SOLEDAD — Eight custody staff members at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad were treated at a medical facility after falling ill Friday afternoon in the prison’s Facility C visiting area, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. At about 4:41 p.m. on...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 53:05 a.m. Domestic violence report on N. Vanderhurst Av.2:26 p.m. Criminal threats on Bassett St.8:54 p.m. CPS Report on Amherst Dr.9:13 p.m. Found property report on S. Vanderhurst Av.10:58 p.m. Civil Matter on Mustang...

CENTRAL COAST — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is warning customers about a new variation of a utility scam that uses barcodes and QR codes to collect fraudulent payments, as reported scam losses continue to rise across the Central Coast and statewide. Nearly 150...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Chief Guillermo Mixer said Thursday the department remains focused on solving the June 22 double homicide at a local gas station. In a message posted on social media, Mixer offered condolences to the families of the victims, 32-year-old Elizabeth Saavedra of...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 285:17 a.m. Grand Theft on Windsor Ct.7:59 a.m. Citation (broken brake lights) on S. Mildred Av.2:22 p.m. Missing person report on Cliff Ct.4:15 p.m. Violation of court order on Oates Av. May 297:04 a.m. Citation...

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...