Crime Reports

SALINAS VALLEY — Since the discovery of a sophisticated ransomware attack at Hartnell College in the early hours of Oct. 2, the college’s Information and Technology Resources (ITR) Department has been working overtime to secure data and systems, mitigate risk to all personnel and...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has arrested six individuals in connection with a robbery that took place May 9 on the 300 block of El Camino Real. The swift response came amid a coordinated effort involving local law enforcement and community partners. The incident occurred...

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

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...

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 Cr.3:00 p.m. Civil...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 310:12 a.m. Willful cruelty to a child on King St.1:44 p.m. Lost property (wallet) on Broadway St.3:54 p.m. Runaway juvenile on King St.6:05 p.m. Vandalism on S Vanderhurst Av.6:44 p.m. Criminal threats on S Vanderhurst...

SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol responded Sunday at about 6:45 p.m. to a report of individuals being chased in a vehicle in the 41000 block of Los Coches Road, south of Soledad. When units arrived, they found two unresponsive males...

GONZALES — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for attempted murder after he was seen dumping a seriously injured victim in a rural field near Gonzales on Wednesday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the field around noon on Jan. 5...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 912:52 a.m. Bench warrant on Canal St.10:02 a.m. Found property on Canal St.10:29 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on River Dr.11:41 a.m. Lost property on Amherst Dr. June 1012:02...