Crime Reports

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 11:05 a.m. Violation of Probation on King St.4:40 a.m. Domestic Violence on S. San Lorenzo Av.7:35 p.m. Dog at Large on River Dr.9:17 p.m. Domestic battery on River Dr.10:10 p.m. Sexual...

CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2025, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers reporting over $190,000 in losses to scammers. To stop this trend, PG&E is committed to helping customers recognize the signs of a scam to...

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the June 27 death of incarcerated person Jose Rodriguez at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At approximately 3:34 p.m., staff observed cellmates Steven Miranda and Rodriguez, noting Rodriguez...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD June 299:48 p.m. Violation of Probation on Main St.11:05 p.m. Domestic Violence on Sausalito Pl.11:20 p.m. Info Report (mutual combat) on Oak St. June 303:11 p.m. Traffic violation (hit-and-run) on Metz Rd.4:54 p.m. Fraud on...

SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Giovanni Lopez Orozco, 25, was sentenced on June 24 to six years in prison for committing one count of lewd act upon a child under 14 years. “This offense is a serious and violent felony and is considered a strike under...

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) on Orchard Ln.2:16 p.m. Possession of drugs on Nestles Rd.2:49 p.m. Burglary on Arroyo Seco Rd.6:34 p.m. Civil Matters on...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 268:55 a.m. Hit-and-Run on Willow Ct.4:56 p.m. Stop sign violation on Collins St. May 273:00 a.m. Found property on Bassett St.9:17 a.m. Domestic Violence on Hermosa Wy.2:53 p.m. CPS Referral on Monte Vista Pl.7:52...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 2110:30 a.m. Domestic Violence on King St.11:30 a.m. Traffic Collision on Broadway St.1:00 p.m. Stop sign violation on King St.4:30 p.m. Speeding on San Antonio Dr.5:57 p.m. DUI on N. Russ St. May 221:26 a.m....

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 131:30 p.m. Petty Theft on Bassett St.7:05 p.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St. May 1410:30 a.m. Found property report on Broadway St. May 158:35 a.m. CPS Referral on King St.5:56 p.m. Shoplifting on Canal St.6:53 p.m....

GONZALES — Tele Matangi, 37, of Pittsburg, was sentenced to 150 years to life in prison on May 29 after being found guilty by a jury of multiple charges arising from a daylong crime spree in September 2023. Matangi was convicted of carjacking, attempted carjacking,...