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8 suspects arrested in San Jose homicide tied to Greenfield gang; 6 from South Monterey County

GREENFIELD — Authorities have arrested eight young men in connection with San Jose’s first homicide of 2025, all of whom have been linked to a gang based out of Greenfield. Six of the suspects are residents of South Monterey County, including individuals from Greenfield, Soledad...

Greenfield man sentenced to 25 years in prison for child molestation

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GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Miguel Rubio, 42, of Greenfield, to 25 years in prison for committing three counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14. “These offenses are serious and violent felonies and considered strikes under California’s Three Strikes law,”...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 17, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 1212:14 a.m. Reckless driver on Meyer St.12:31 a.m. Suspicious person on Willow St.1:31 p.m. Fraud (checks) on Broadway St.3:41 p.m. Report of stalking on Canal St.5:56 p.m. Welfare check on Ellis St.6:21...

Police Reports | Published Jan. 22, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 138:47 a.m. Missing juvenile on Oak Av.10:45 a.m. Lost property report on 5th St.11:59 a.m. Vehicle registration fraud on Pinnacles Av.11:59 a.m. Possession of burglary tools on Pinnacles Av.2:05 p.m. Lost property report on Paloma...

Soledad man dies in crash while attempting to evade police

SALINAS VALLEY — A 20-year-old Soledad man died last Friday after his vehicle overturned on Los Coches Road near Greenfield while attempting to evade police during a pursuit. According to a report released Friday from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) King City Area, Soledad Police...

Wrong-way driver kills Gonzales man near Salinas

On Oct. 1 at about 7:34 p.m., a collision involving four vehicles occurred on southbound Highway 101, north of Spence Road, killing a Gonzales man and injuring four others.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 5, 2021

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 84:00 a.m. Violation of court order on King St.6:30 a.m. Stolen vehicle report/recovered on N Russ St.10:17 a.m. Vehicle towed due to construction zone on Broadway St. April 104:30 p.m. Burglary on 7th St.8:17 p.m. Stolen...

Police Reports | Published Aug. 5, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 209:04 a.m. Found property on Broadway St.11:12 a.m. Matter of Record (Threat report) on Jayne St.11:59 a.m. Matter of Record (Violation of restraining order) on Lynn St.2:44 p.m. Matter of Record (Structure fire) on Talbott.5:22...

Police Reports | Published June 3, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 118:19 a.m. Stolen vehicle/recovery report on Monte Vista Pl.8:43 a.m. Possession of methamphetamine on Division St.1:50 p.m. Vandalism in excess of $400 on Bassett St.2:40 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on Broadway St.4:24 p.m....

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...

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Greenfield police seek man wanted for attempted murder

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Ponciano Guzman Martinez, 39, who is wanted for attempted murder. According to the...