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July 6, 2025

Monterey County DA’s Office warns against rental property scams

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents and visitors that an increase in scams have affected renters and properties for rent. The scams vary in sophistication but share the same core fraud: the suspect will pose as the property...

Police Briefs | Published June 12, 2019

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)...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 24, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 1811:58 a.m. Municipal code violation on Canal St.12:21 p.m. Violation of court order on River Dr.12:37 p.m. Municipal code violation on E. San Antonio Dr.2:13 p.m. Non-injury traffic collision on Broadway...

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...

Sun Street Centers hosts symposium to discuss rising overdoses

SALINAS VALLEY — More than 200 community members attended last month’s Overdose Awareness Symposium 2022, hosted by Sun Street Centers to bring attention to the uptick in drug-related overdoses. Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was master of ceremonies for the countywide event, held Aug. 31...

Taylor Farms plans to rebuild Salinas facility after 4-alarm fire

SALINAS — Multiple agencies from across Monterey County responded to a four-alarm fire that severely damaged Taylor Farms’ food production facility in Salinas last Wednesday. The 225,000-square-foot building, located in the 1200 block of Abbott Street, had been closed for the winter but was in...

Police Reports | Published April 29, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 135:27 a.m. Battery report on Jayne St.12:00 p.m. Forcible entry report on Ellis St. April 141:41 a.m. Theft report on Broadway St.12:37 p.m. Violation of probation on Canal St.4:46 p.m. Matter of Record (vandalism) on Broadway...

Greenfield Police discover ā€˜chop shop,’ arrest man for vehicle theft

GREENFIELD — In recent months, the Greenfield community has been impacted by a series of vehicle thefts and break-ins, and local officers have been working to resolve these crimes. Through the investigations, Greenfield Police Department said 34-year-old David Aguilera of Greenfield emerged as a suspect. On...

Police Briefs | Published Jan. 23, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 25, 2025

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...