Crime Reports

CENTRAL COAST — As the holiday season gets underway, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential scams and to “Slow Down, Verify and Stop the Scam.” During a time when many Californians are occupied with...

GREENFIELD — Travis Harris, a 40-year-old travel nurse from Scotts Valley, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on June 4 after being convicted by a jury on multiple charges related to child molestation. Judge Pamela Butler presided over the trial and sentencing....

SOLEDAD — The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2022 alone, 1,062 people were killed in the United States in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Soledad Police Department wants to remind the public of...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD April 138:22 a.m. CPS referral on El Camino Real.8:49 a.m. Reckless burning on Apple Av.11:33 a.m. APS cross reference referral on El Camino Real.11:55 a.m. Vehicle vandalism on Scott Cr.6:45 p.m. Possession of a controlled substance on...

SOLEDAD — The cause of a wildfire near Astoria Shooting Range in Soledad is still under investigation, according to Cal Fire officials. The wildfire, named the Range Fire, started June 4 at about 5:38 p.m. near the gun range on San Vicente Road, northeast of...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the homicide of inmate Joseph Mendoza, which occurred on April 8 at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad. At about 5:39 p.m., staff observed inmates Edgar Frayre and Nicolas Young attacking Mendoza...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 119:04 a.m. Theft on Broadway Cr.10:33 a.m. Traffic collision on Metz Rd.11:59 a.m. Vandalism on S. 3rd St.1:42 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon (non-firearm) on Jayne St.6:12 p.m. 72-hour parking violation on Lynn...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 2712:32 a.m. Battery with serious injury on Heidi Dr.12:32 a.m. Child endangerment on Heidi Dr.8:31 a.m. Vandalism on Pinot Av.8:45 a.m. Trespassing advisement on Elm Av.9:48 a.m. Possession of firearm on 11th St.10:40 a.m....