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January 15, 2026

12-year-old injured after being struck by SUV in Gonzales

GONZALES — A 12-year-old child was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street Wednesday afternoon in Gonzales. On Sept. 20, at about 3:16 p.m., the Gonzales Police Department responded to the report of a traffic collision involving an SUV and a pedestrian. The collision...

Greenfield police officer convicted for attacking girlfriend’s ex at party

GREENFIELD — A Greenfield police officer has been convicted of battery for attacking his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend while off-duty during a party in May 2022, announced Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni on Thursday. Christian Tapia-Leon, 31, an officer employed by the Greenfield Police Department,...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 22, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD May 110:55 a.m. Theft on Monterey St. May 26:09 a.m. Obstruction on H De La Rosa Sr St.11:25 a.m. Misconduct on Market St.1:46 p.m. Verbal domestic on Fourth St.4:35 p.m. Assault on H De La...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 15, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 204:39 a.m. Domestic violence on Broadway Cl.7:52 a.m. Outside agency assistance on Sandringham St.8:30 a.m. Criminal threats on Canal St. Nov. 218:13 a.m. Violation of probation on Division St.10:39 a.m. Matter of Record...

Greenfield carjacking leads to 4 arrests

GREENFIELD — Four suspects from Greenfield were arrested Wednesday night after carjacking a man at gunpoint and taking off in his vehicle. Just after 8 p.m. on Nov. 16, a man called 911 to report that he had been carjacked. According to the Greenfield Police...

Soledad gang members with guns arrested in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has arrested four gang members from Soledad for weapons-related charges. On Oct. 30 at about 11 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Oak Avenue and Tom Rodgers Circle for traffic violations. The driver — David Madrigal, 22, of...

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...

Greenfield High School cancels classes Friday amid social media threats

GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School has canceled classes Friday after additional threats of violence were made overnight, school officials announced. ā€œThere were additional threats made last night against Greenfield High School,ā€ said Jordan Mulder, superintendent of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District, in...

Data breach may have affected thousands of Monterey County residents

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has been notified that a contractor providing behavioral health services to various clients experienced a network data breach that may have involved unauthorized access to the personal data of 4,201 county residents. The breach occurred between Aug. 25 and 27...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 13, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 2311:07 a.m. Lost property on Cambridge Av.11:00 p.m. False ID to a police officer on Broadway St. June 247:28 p.m. Child abuse report and violation of probation on Lynn St. June 253:02 p.m. Matter of...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 7, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 2711:14 p.m. Mental Health Crisis on N. 3rd St. Nov. 282:30 p.m. Domestic Violence and...