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Soledad police officer graduates from FBI National Academy

Soledad Police Lt. Juan Santiago FBI National Academy
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Chief Patrick Valenzuela recently announced that Lt. Juan Santiago has successfully graduated from the 295th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation ceremony was held at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., on Sept. 4. Santiago is only the...

Repeat DUI offender found guilty

On April 11, Francisco Napoles Medina, 54, of Watsonville, was found guilty by a jury of felony driving under the influence of alcohol with three prior DUI convictions, two of which were felonies.

Gang member found guilty of 2016 King City murder

SALINAS VALLEY — A 27-year-old Greenfield man was found guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit murder by a Monterey County jury on Friday. Judge Mark E. Hood presided over the trial of John Samuel Trivino, aka “Smack,” who was convicted for killing 20-year-old Martin...

Greenfield police officer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

GREENFIELD — A Greenfield police officer was arrested Thursday morning on charges of domestic violence. Christian Tapia, 27, was arrested at 8:03 a.m. and booked into Santa Cruz County Jail by the Watsonville Police Department on domestic violence-related charges that officers believe happened in Watsonville. "Greenfield...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 22, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 1012:43 p.m. Stolen vehicle on Walnut Av.4:03 p.m. CPS Referral on 10th St.4;09 p.m. CPS Referral on Oak Av.4:19 p.m. CPS Referral on Los Padres Ct.4:29 p.m. CPS Referral on Las Manzanitas Dr.4:45...

Greenfield police officer faces assault charges

GREENFIELD — A Greenfield police officer has been arrested on felony charges related to assault. An arrest warrant was issued on June 10 for Christian Tapia, a four-year veteran of the Greenfield Police Department. He surrendered himself at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office to face...

Monterey County to observe 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

County of Monterey
MONTEREY COUNTY — Crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join communities across the United States in observing the 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, promoting victims’ rights, services and awareness of the impact of crime on neighborhoods, schools and...

Police Reports | Published Dec. 23, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 46:24 a.m. APS Referral on Nantucket Wy.3:00 p.m. Vandalism (less than $400) on Bikle Dr. Dec. 51:56 p.m. Vandalism (in excess of $400) on Cambridge Av.9:00 p.m. Battery on N Vanderhurst Av.9:01 p.m. Public Intoxication on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 14, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 2212:00 a.m. Battery on Queen St.1:05 p.m. Non-injury traffic collision on Canal St.3:56 p.m. Warrant on Oak Cr.5:00 p.m. Trespassing on Broadway St.8:12 p.m. Illegal fireworks on River Dr.8:32 p.m. Trespassing on Canal St.8:39...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 11, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 66:13 a.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Russ St.12:31 p.m. Illegal parking on Broadway St.1:08 p.m. Vehicle abatement on Broadway St.2:12 p.m. Vehicle abatement on Leeds Ave.5:00 p.m. Civil issue on San Antonio Dr.8:24 p.m....

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Hartnell tennis court

Impaired driver arrested after crashing into Hartnell College tennis courts

SALINAS — A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing a vehicle into the tennis courts at Hartnell...