Crime Reports

MONTEREY COUNTY — A 34-year-old Salinas man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Monterey County Jail has died, authorities said. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Alejandro Zepeda, 34, of Salinas. Just after 5 a.m. on April 22, jail deputies distributing...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Dec. 2210:29 a.m. CPS Referral on Evergreen Wy.11:2 7 a.m. APS Referral on Franscioni Dr.6:39 p.m. Deceased body found on Palm Av. Dec. 232:20 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration) on S/B Hwy 1018:14 a.m. Vehicle...

SOLEDAD — For Memorial Day weekend, Soledad Police Department reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign runs from May 20 to June 2. During this time,...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 141:21 a.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St.10:18 a.m. Disobeying court order on Division St.5:39 p.m. Hit-and-run on Don Bates Wy.8:38 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Lynn St.11:09 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Bassett St.11:10 p.m. Battery...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 132:14 p.m. Battery on Pearl St.2:51 p.m. Battery on Canal St.10:25 p.m. DUI on S First St.11:07 p.m. Matter of Record (shelter assistance) on S First St. June 1411:38 a.m. Post Release Community Supervision violation on...

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison officials are investigating the May 31 death of 25-year-old inmate Elazer Black as a homicide. At around 12:34 p.m. on Sunday, correctional officers responded to a disturbance inside a Facility B general population housing unit. Black had collapsed to...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 297:58 a.m. Child abuse on Calcagno St.5:00 p.m. Public intoxication on Bassett St. April 306:00 a.m. Search warrant in Greenfield.9:18 a.m. Expired vehicle registration over six months on Luckett St.12:10 p.m. Fight at school on...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 318:00 a.m. Dead body found on Jayne St.3:15 p.m. Grand theft on Broadway St. Sept. 112:04 a.m. Violation of Probation on S Third St.3:24 p.m. Matter of Record (CPS referral) on Sussex Wy.10:20 p.m. Outside agency...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 510:57 a.m. Disturbing the peace on S Mildred Av.11:06 a.m. Removal of vehicle after 72 hours on Brighton Av. May 68:12 a.m. Removal of vehicle after 72 hours on San Lorenzo St.1:00 p.m. Found property on...

CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers. The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...