Crime Reports

SOLEDAD — The suspect who was wanted for Wednesday’s shooting that injured a man in Soledad has turned himself in to police. Xavier Diaz, 25, walked into the Monterey County Jail and self-surrendered Thursday evening, announced Soledad Police Department. “Thank you to all of those that...

Police Reports are obtained from the local Police Departments.

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmate Lawrence Adams, 45, was convicted by a jury on June 26 of first-degree murder, assault by a life prisoner and custodial possession of a weapon. Judge Stephanie E. Hulsey presided over the four-day trial. On Oct. 5, 2022, Adams...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has been awarded $56,155 from the Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program, which will be used for enforcement and education of illegal sales of tobacco to minors. As part of the grant, students at Greenfield High School will work closely...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Sept. 192:25 a.m. Agency outside assistance (CHP) on NB Hwy 10111:33 a.m. Possession of dirk and dagger, marijuana and truancy on Elm Av.9:13 p.m. Hit-and-run to city property on Walnut Av.9:43 p.m. Battery, obstructing a...

SOLEDAD — Two men and a woman have been arrested for child endangerment as well as for weapons and narcotics violations in Soledad. On May 31, at 2 p.m., a South Monterey County Task Force detective spotted a known parolee in a vehicle driving in...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 171:24 a.m. Public intoxication on River Dr.6:30 a.m. Matter of Record (disturbing the peace) on Broadway St.8:43 a.m. Possession of methamphetamine on River Dr. Jan. 186:56 a.m. CPS Referral on River Dr.7:00 a.m. Matter of Record...

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison inmates Alberto Cortez and Jaime Romero have each been convicted by a jury of murder, announced the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office on June 3. Cortez was convicted of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple murder, based...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 282:58 p.m. Found property on Broadway St.3:10 p.m. Stolen vehicle on Ellis St.5:01 p.m. Under the Influence on Ellis St. Dec. 299:38 a.m. Property vandalism on Bickle.10:10 a.m. Property vandalism on Andrus St.2:20 p.m. Matter of...

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.