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September 12, 2025

Chauvin verdict reverberates across California

On Tuesday, Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted of murdering George Floyd, the Black man whose death under Chauvin’s knee led to a nationwide uprising against police brutality last summer. The news was met with a kind of collective sigh of relief,...

Police Reports | Published Feb. 12, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 278:30 a.m. Stolen vehicle on Lynn St.12:27 p.m. Battery report on Meyer. Jan. 284:29 a.m. Assault with a deadly weapon (not firearm) on Haven Dr.7:15 a.m. Stolen vehicle (recovered) on N Vanderhurst.10:30 a.m. Stolen...

Police Briefs | Published Oct. 17, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Police Briefs | Published April 17, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Police Reports | Published July 29, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 119:00 a.m. Property vandalism on King st.9:00 a.m. Property vandalism on Collins St.10:32 a.m. Theft (vehicle parts) on Soberanes St.8:50 p.m. Petty theft and violation of probation on Canal St.10:45 p.m. Vandalism of less than...

Police Briefs | Published Jan. 9, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Monterey County DA’s Office warns against rental property scams

Scams
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent. The scams vary in sophistication but share the same core fraud: the suspect will pose as the property...

Soledad Police searching for suspect considered armed and dangerous

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police are searching for a man who is considered to be armed and dangerous. According to the department, on Tuesday morning Zachary McCormack was in the Monterey Superior Court, where he pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed firearm. ā€œUnfortunately, he did not learn,ā€...

Police Reports | Published Aug. 12, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 288:59 a.m. Petty theft on Broadway St.1:42 p.m. Local bench warrant on Pearl St.3:59 p.m. Property vandalism on S Mildred St.5:32 p.m. Child cruelty/battery on N Vanderhurst Av. July 291:24 p.m. Dog bite on Canyon Del...

Police Briefs | Published Mar. 6, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Local News

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...