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June 18, 2026

Soledad Police report increase in vehicle burglaries

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SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department has issued a public alert following an increase in vehicle burglaries and stolen vehicles across the city. According to the department, ongoing investigations suggest that the suspects may be using an electronic skimmer device to unlock car doors and access...

SPCA rescues emaciated, injured dog in Gonzales

GONZALES — Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) for Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for neglecting, abusing and likely abandoning a dog found in Gonzales last week. Last Monday,...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 29, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 2110:34 a.m. Domestic violence report on Bluff Ave.12:07 p.m. Reckless vehicle on Division St.12:18 p.m. Loud music on Beech St.1:34 p.m. Alarm activation on Broadway St.5:20 p.m. Driving with a suspended license/hit-and-run on Broadway...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 26, 2022

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 55:57 a.m. Mental Health Evaluation on Broadway St.9:30 p.m. APS Referral on River Dr. Jan. 69:34 a.m. Burglary on S First St.9:34 a.m. Found property on Broadway St.11:27 a.m. Petty Theft on N...

Greenfield man sentenced to 40 years in prison for child molestation

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Eleuterio Dominguez Ortiz, 38, was sentenced on Dec. 19 to 40 years in prison for committing four counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14. ā€œThese offenses are serious and violent felonies and considered strikes under California’s Three Strikes...

King City Police arrest Soledad man for attempted murder, burglary

KING CITY — A 26-year-old Soledad man has been arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder and burglary, after breaking into a King City apartment on Thursday. According to the King City Police Department, a 9-1-1 call was made at about 10:39 p.m. on July...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 22, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 162:33 a.m. Parking in a red zone on Andrus St.8:43 a.m. Violation of court order on S. Vanderhurst Av.9:36 a.m. Battery on Broadway St.9:37 a.m. Stop sign violation on Bishop St.9:56 a.m. Bench warrant...

Police Reports | Published Dec. 16, 2020

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 287:00 a.m. Battery on a Cohabitant on N Vanderhurst Av.11:07 a.m. Burglary on King St.5:30 p.m. Lost property on Division St. Nov. 291:30 a.m. Administrative citation for noise and unruling behavior on Mustang Cl.2:31 p.m. Public...

Police Reports | Published May 27, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 912:58 p.m. Expired registration on Orchard St. May 101:37 a.m. CPS referral on Bassett St.10:45 a.m. Vandalism (excess of $400) report on Broadway St.10:50 a.m. Petty theft report on Bassett St.2:50 p.m. Possession of methamphetamine on...

King City gang members convicted of 2019 Greenfield murder

SALINAS VALLEY — A Monterey County jury has convicted two Sureno gang members from King City for their involvement in the 2019 murder of a Greenfield man. Eduardo Solis, aka ā€œSleepy,ā€ 21, and Jose Juarez, aka ā€œTrips,ā€ 24, both of King City, were found guilty...

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Black bear sighting prompts police response in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — A rare black bear sighting in Greenfield prompted a police response Wednesday night after residents reported seeing the animal near Pine Avenue. Officers...