Crime Reports

SOLEDAD — As the holiday season approaches, Soledad Police Department reminds everyone to celebrate responsibly and give the gift of safe driving by committing to drive sober or designating a sober driver. During the pre-holiday season, Dec. 1-10, Soledad will have additional officers on patrol...

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...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 277:38 a.m. Petty theft on S. Mildred Ave.7:04 p.m. Civil matter on Bishop St.8:19 p.m. Domestic violence on Broadway St.8:54 p.m. Burglary alarm activation on Broadway St.9:06 p.m. Civil matter on Bassett St.10:20...

GREENFIELD — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Dec. 13 that a jury has found Greenfield resident Gustavo Espinoza Villalobos, 33, guilty of three counts of lewd or lascivious acts on a child under age 14 and one count of annoying or molesting a...

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...

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 are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 11:00 a.m. Public intoxication on Broadway St.10:00 a.m. Vehicle abatement on N. Third St.10:14 a.m. Probation violation on Sandringham St.10:36 a.m. Vehicle abatement on S. First St.10:51 a.m. Expired registration on Oxford...

GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has identified a suspect wanted in connection to the shooting and attempted homicide of two people in Greenfield on Sunday. At about 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 9, MCSO deputies and Greenfield Police officers responded to a report of...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 257:32 a.m. Bench warrant on Division St.5:22 p.m. Inappropriate touching on Canal St.7:45 p.m. Mental health crisis on S. San Lorenzo Ave.9:45 p.m. Bench warrant on Division St. June 2612:47 a.m. Domestic violence on...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), arrested 36-year-old Kavan Hawkins on Dec. 27 for the sexual assault of a minor. Greenfield detectives and FBI agents “worked tirelessly” to serve warrants at Hawkins’ home, workplace and on his...