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Soledad Police to conduct DUI checkpoint on Friday

Soledad Police Department
SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 11 p.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Soledad. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related...

Greenfield woman sentenced in fatal DUI collision

GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Elizabeth Gonzalez, 38, was sentenced Jan. 19 to six years in state prison for striking and killing a pedestrian while driving under the influence of methamphetamine. On Aug. 28, 2021, at 1:29 a.m., Gonzalez was driving westbound on East Alisal Street...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 25 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 1710:26 a.m. 72-hour parking violation on Jayne St.5:38 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on S. First St5:40 p.m. Driving while using cellphone on Collins St.6:10 p.m. Unlicensed driver on S. Vanderhurst...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 2, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Oct. 218:22 a.m. Property vandalism on El Camino Real.1:40 p.m. Assault (fight between juveniles) on Elm Av. Oct. 2212:20 a.m. DUI and unlicensed driver on 101 Frwy.1:20 p.m. Multiple runaway juveniles on Apricot St.7:22...

Greenfield officer assaulted by man with gun

GREENFIELD — An officer from the Greenfield Police Department was assaulted Sunday night while attempting to arrest a man who had a gun. At about 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 27, Greenfield patrol officers contacted Uriel Medina near the intersection of Seventh Street and Oak Avenue. According...

Police Briefs | Published September 5, 2018

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Monterey County Civil Grand Jury invites applications for 2025-26 term

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents with a passion for public service and a keen interest in local government are encouraged to apply for a position on the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury. The upcoming term will run from June 13, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and...

Greenfield man gets 17 years in prison for lewd and lascivious acts upon minor

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GREENFIELD — Monterey County Judge Rafael Vazquez sentenced Greenfield resident Juan Pablo Aragon-Herrera, 38, to a total term of 17 years in state prison on Feb. 27. On Nov. 17, 2023, a Monterey County jury convicted Aragon-Herrera of committing lewd and lascivious acts upon a...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 2, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD July 243:10 a.m. Various alcohol charges, violation of probation on El Camino Real.6:37 a.m. Traffic collision hit-and-run on Tyler Av.9:57 a.m. Mental Health Hold on 12th St.10:47 a.m. Stolen vehicle on Walnut Av.4:04...

Monterey County Superior Court selects new court executive officer

Chris Ruhl has been selected to serve as Court Executive Officer for the Monterey County Superior Court beginning May 15.

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Elizabeth Leitzinger

Leitzinger appointed Monterey County Superior Court judge

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Superior Court announced that attorney Elizabeth Leitzinger has been appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by...