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Three suspects arrested for King City mass shooting, double homicide near Soledad

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office press conference King City
SALINAS VALLEY — Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the King City mass shooting that killed four residents on March 3 and the double homicide near Soledad that resulted in the deaths of two cousins on Feb. 4, announced local law enforcement...

Police Briefs | Published Oct. 31, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Police Briefs | Published Dec. 5, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Inmate dies after altercation with correctional officers at CTF in Soledad

Correctional Training Facility
SOLEDAD — Correctional Training Facility (CTF) Investigative Services Unit is investigating the death of an inmate who died after he attacked correctional officers during an altercation. On March 21, at about 11 a.m., officers were releasing inmates from their cells when 61-year-old inmate Joseph Altamirano...

Police Reports | Published June 3, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 118:19 a.m. Stolen vehicle/recovery report on Monte Vista Pl.8:43 a.m. Possession of methamphetamine on Division St.1:50 p.m. Vandalism in excess of $400 on Bassett St.2:40 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on Broadway St.4:24 p.m....

Gonzales man found guilty of DUI resulting in injury, hit and run

GONZALES — Gonzales resident Hugo Reyes Oliva was sentenced to five years and eight months in state prison on June 9, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. A jury previously found Oliva, 39, guilty of felony driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, felony...

Police Reports | Published June 17, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 11:06 a.m. Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia on HWY 101.6:01 p.m. Battery on a cohabitant on San Antonio Dr.8:40 p.m. Missing person/recovery report on Pearl St.9:16 p.m. Burglary on San Antonio Dr.9:56 p.m. Burglary on...

Police Reports | Published July 15, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 19:59 a.m. Burglary report on River Dr. July 211:54 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired tags) on Calcagno St.12:39 p.m. Vehicle towed on N Vanderhurst Av.1:39 p.m. Matter of Record (illegal fireworks) on N San Lorenzo Av.4:18 p.m....

Monterey County warns of Covid-19 scam letter circulating online

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Department of Social Services is alerting clients and the community to beware of a letter circulating on social media that looks like it comes from the state telling them that they must get tested for Covid-19 to continue their...

Police Briefs | Published Oct. 10, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

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Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month

MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert...