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July 11, 2025

Soledad Police remind travelers to buckle up for Memorial Day weekend

Soledad Police Department
SOLEDAD — For Memorial Day weekend, Soledad Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s ā€œClick It or Ticketā€ campaign runs from May 20 to June 2. During this time,...

Trio of suspects arrested after armed robbery at Soledad Valley Liquors store

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SOLEDAD — An armed robbery at the Soledad Valley Liquors store on Front Street on Wednesday night led to the apprehension of three suspects, including two minors. On July 10, Soledad officers were dispatched to the liquor store following a report of an armed robbery...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 10, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Dec. 271:57 a.m. Missing person on Elm Av.6:00 p.m. Mental Health Hold on El Camino Real.6:31 p.m. Suspicious circumstances on El Camino Real. Dec. 281:40 a.m. Runaway juvenile on Oak Av.9:30 a.m. Driving without...

Greenfield man gets prison time for DUI, impersonating officer

GREENFIELD — A 27-year-old Greenfield man has been sentenced to prison after pleading no contest to driving under the influence and impersonating a police officer. Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced April 26 that Clemente Martinez of Greenfield will receive a stipulated two-year...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 15, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 2312:08 a.m. Dead body found on S Second St.8:11 a.m. Vehicle towed (illegal blocking of an entrance) on Spruce Dr.11:43 a.m. Falsely identifying oneself to a police officer on Broadway St.2:20 p.m....

Greenfield Police asking for public’s help in armed robbery investigation

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in providing information about two suspects involved in an armed robbery last Saturday night. Local detectives are asking for any video, photographs or information related to the incident, which took place at about 11:09 p.m....

Jury convicts Salinas Valley State Prison inmate of murder and attempted murder

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SOLEDAD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Nov. 18 that Michael Ellison, an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad, was convicted by a jury of murder, attempted murder of a peace officer and attempted murder, all in the first degree. Ellison,...

Gang-related shooting kills 1 in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — A 20-year-old Greenfield man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed another man in a gang-related incident Saturday morning. According to the Greenfield Police Department, local officers responded to a victim of a shooting in the 50 block of Fourth Street...

Police release image of Greenfield robbery suspect

South County Major Crimes Unit has released a video surveillance photo of a suspect involved in a recent robbery at a convenience store in Greenfield.

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.

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 2, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD June 182:49 p.m. Traffic violation on Front St. June 199:36 a.m. Found property (gun magazine)...