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Greenfield police arrest San Jose man after slow speed pursuit

GREENFIELD — A Greenfield patrol officer observed a vehicle driving unsafely on July 6 at about 9:30 p.m.  The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the driver fled, traveling half a mile at about 20 mph. After stopping, the driver — Manuel Soto, 33, of...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 11, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 123:30 p.m. Noise and unruling behavior on King St. July 134:00 p.m. Stolen vehicle/recovered on Andrus St.4:30 p.m. Fraud on Walnut Pl. July 1412:00 a.m. Vehicle vandalism on Jayne St.1:50 a.m. Trespassing and violation of probation on...

Gonzales man arrested for allegedly molesting 3 juveniles

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has announced the arrest of a Gonzales man who allegedly molested three juvenile victims in South Monterey County. On March 14, two juveniles reported sexual abuse by Eleuterio Ortiz, 38, of Gonzales. Following the report, Greenfield detectives, with the support of...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 15, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 68:30 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on 2nd St.4:58 p.m. Burglary on Elm Av.10:39 p.m. Stolen vehicle, domestic violence and felony warrant on Oak Av. Feb. 710:11 a.m. Probation compliance...

UPDATE: Suspects arrested after armed assault at Soledad High School

UPDATE (Feb. 21): On Feb. 20 at about 3:38 p.m., Soledad Police were notified by Flock cameras that the suspect vehicle had entered the city. Officers reviewed the footage and located the vehicle parked at the suspects’ residence. Police surrounded the home and safely...

Gonzales man found guilty of domestic violence and dissuading a witness

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GONZALES — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced June 25 that a jury found Jose Omar Soto Velasquez of Gonzales guilty of felony domestic violence and dissuading or intimidating a witness. Velasquez and Jane Doe had been dating approximately one year and lived together for...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 14, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 219:01 a.m. Property vandalism on Bedford Av.10:03 a.m. Burglary on N Russ St. June 229:29 a.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on South Mildred Av.2:24 p.m. Grand theft on Carlson St. June 238:41 a.m. Vehicle towed on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 7, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 281:44 a.m. Theft on Huerta St.6:54 a.m. Fire on El Camino Real.9:34 a.m. Sexual assault on Tom Rogers Cr.9:41 a.m. Violation of restraining order on Tom Rogers Cr.1:02 p.m. Fraud on 13th St.4:38...

Greenfield man convicted of first-degree murder for intentionally running over pedestrian to avoid arrest

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GREENFIELD — A Monterey County Jury has found Paulo Cesar Alcaraz Ortiz, 27, of Greenfield, guilty of first-degree murder for intentionally running over Guadalupe Garcia. Judge Andrew Liu will sentence Ortiz, who is facing more than 25 years to life in prison, on Sept. 4. On...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 11, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Dec. 239:21 a.m. Burglary on El Camino Real.5:11 p.m. Hit-and-run on Oak Av.8:35 p.m. Traffic warrants on Walnut Av.9:40 p.m. DUI on 4th St. Dec. 241:47 a.m. Probation violation on Walnut Av.7:02 p.m. Mental Health...

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Salinas Valley State Prison inmate gets life sentence for murdering fellow...

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Jaime Demicio Romero, 32, was sentenced to serve a term of 45 years to life in prison,...