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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 ā€œSmack,ā€ who was convicted for killing 20-year-old Martin...

Police Reports | Published Nov. 10, 2020

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Oct. 127:45 a.m. Municipal code violation (overgrown weeds) on N Third St.10:03 a.m. Municipal code violation (garbage accumulation) on N Vanderhurst Av.1:21 p.m. Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia/felony bench warrant on Broadway St.6:12 p.m. Battery on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 13, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD March 310:40 a.m. Warrants citation and driving without a license on 3rd St.1:32 p.m. Arson, trespassing and violation of probation on Walnut Av.5:36 p.m. Criminal Threats on 8th St.6:00 p.m. Assisted KCPD with a quadruple homicide...

Greenfield student arrested for drug sales

GREENFIELD — A 17-year-old Greenfield High School student has been arrested for selling drugs to other students on campus, following an investigation by the school resource officer. On March 28, officers from Greenfield Police Department, with the assistance of Soledad Police Department, served a search...

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office honored for mass casualty response

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency made a surprise visit to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last week, recognizing local deputies for their pivotal role in managing a mass casualty incident on March 3 in King City. The tragic shooting occurred...

Police Reports | Published Feb. 5, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 2012:22 p.m. Petty theft on Park Pl.12:29 p.m. Matter of record on Carlson St.8:01 p.m. Possession of methamphetamine on S First St.8:30 p.m. Report of fraud on River Dr.11:58 p.m. Burglary on S First...

Separate inmate deaths lead to homicide investigations

Two inmates were discovered dead Saturday, April 22, in two separate incidents at Salinas Valley State Prison, officials said.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 4, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 11:00 a.m. Public intoxication on Broadway St.10:00 a.m. Vehicle abatement on N. Third St.10:14 a.m. Probation violation on Sandringham St.10:36 a.m. Vehicle abatement on S. First St.10:51 a.m. Expired registration on Oxford...

Monterey County Superior Court announces retirement of Judge Anderson

Judge Marla Anderson
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Carrie Panetta has announced the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson, effective April 30, after nearly 30 years of service on the Monterey County Superior Court. In 1995, Anderson was appointed to the Monterey County bench by...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 6, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Aug. 238:00 a.m. Municipal code violation (dog bite) on Oak Av.9:01 a.m. Gang contact on San Antonio Dr.2:32 p.m. Suspicious circumstances on Calaveras Wy.2:46 p.m. Suspicious circumstances/fraud on El Camino Real.6:20 p.m. DUI on...

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Jury convicts Greenfield man of child molestation

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County jury has convicted a 34-year-old Greenfield man of five counts of child molestation, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office...