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Monterey County District Attorney’s Office warns about recent surge in fraudulent job postings

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MONTEREY COUNTY — In recent weeks, there has been a surge in fraudulent job postings targeting job seekers, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. These deceptive postings lead unsuspecting individuals to fake websites asking them to provide sensitive personal information, including direct deposit details. They...

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...

Greenfield man gets 4 years in prison for fatal DUI collision

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Andres Espinoza, 21, was sentenced to four years in state prison on July 27 for last year’s collision that resulted in the death of victim Norbert Azevedo Jr. ā€œThe victim’s wife, siblings and two young children gave impact statements to the...

Police Briefs | Published June 5, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

King City gang members sentenced to life in prison for 2019 Greenfield murder

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KING CITY — A Monterey County judge has given life sentences to two Sureno gang members from King City for their involvement in the 2019 murder of a Greenfield man. On Sept. 29, Judge Mark E. Hood sentenced Eduardo Solis, aka ā€œSleepy,ā€ 21, and Jose...

Police Reports | Published Jan. 29, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 712:16 a.m. DUI arrest report on San Antonio Dr.2:16 a.m. Minor in possession of cannabis on S First St.7:30 a.m. Trespassing report on S Vanderhurst Av.7:45 a.m. Vandalism report on King St.7:50 a.m. Trespassing...

Police Briefs | Published Nov. 28, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 2, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 211:28 a.m. Negligent discharge of firearm on Willow St.7:26 a.m. Stolen vehicle on Broadway St.10:07 a.m. Lost property on Broadway St.11:10 a.m. Vandalism on Canal St.4:00 p.m. Matter of Record (municipal code complaints)...

K9 Rocket locates 2.2 pounds of fentanyl during traffic stop near Greenfield

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GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested the driver of a vehicle for transporting over 2.2 pounds of fentanyl after she was stopped for traffic violations. On the morning of Aug. 13, around 1 a.m., a Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic...

Police Reports | Published Sept. 9, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 247:00 a.m. Felony battery on Orchard St.8:24 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired tags) on Pearl St.10:34 a.m. Violation of probation on Jayne St.7:50 p.m. Battery on San Antonio Dr. Aug. 256:00 a.m. Possession of a controlled substance...

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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...