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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 8, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 279:00 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on Oak Av.9:54 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on 2nd St.12:34 p.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on...

Greenfield man arrested for fentanyl possession

GREENFIELD — A 20-year-old man from Greenfield has been arrested after trying to buy fentanyl pills online. Last month the South Monterey County Taskforce became aware of a Greenfield resident using social media to purchase fentanyl M30 pills — the same type of pills that...

Police Briefs | Published Feb. 6, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Scammers target PG&E customers, stealing more than $334K this year

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CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers. The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 4, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Sept. 192:25 a.m. Agency outside assistance (CHP) on NB Hwy 10111:33 a.m. Possession of dirk and dagger, marijuana and truancy on Elm Av.9:13 p.m. Hit-and-run to city property on Walnut Av.9:43 p.m. Battery, obstructing a...

Greenfield man sentenced to six years in prison for child molestation

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Juan Jimenez-Ramirez of Greenfield to six years in prison on Aug. 22 for one count of committing a lewd act upon a child under age 14. Jimenez-Ramirez, 29, will also be required to register as a sex offender...

Soledad police chief’s heroic act stops deadly chase

SOLEDAD — A pedestrian was killed and two police officers were injured last Tuesday following a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in Soledad. According to Soledad Police, the chase started in Greenfield at about 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 16. Officers attempted to stop the driver...

Police Briefs — Published July 18, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office recovers stolen equipment in ag theft spree

MONTEREY COUNTY — Over the past two weeks, multiple agricultural businesses in Monterey County have been targeted by a wave of burglaries, resulting in the theft of valuable equipment. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Ag Crimes Unit has been actively investigating these incidents, leading to...

Police Briefs | Published April 10, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

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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...