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Suspect arrested for torturing dog near Soledad

Monterey County Sherriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with an animal cruelty case involving the theft and torture of a dog that was found severely burned near Soledad.

Police Briefs | Published March 20, 2019

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 11, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 55:00 p.m. Grand Theft on Canal St.6:13 p.m. CPS Report on Victoria Ave. Nov. 612:00 a.m. CPS Referral on Amherst Dr.8:58 a.m. Civil Matter on Division St. Nov. 74:05 a.m. Probation violation/assault...

Gonzales woman sentenced to prison for fatal DUI crash

GONZALES — A Gonzales woman has been sentenced to six years and eight months in state prison after she drove drunk and crashed her vehicle last October, killing two people, including one of her sons. Sarah Valdez, 33, pleaded no contest on Nov. 9 to...

Gonzales man sentenced to 4 years in prison for firearm possession

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GONZALES — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that David Paul Farias, 43, of Gonzales, was sentenced to four years in prison on Dec. 4 for being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Jan. 9, 2024, Farias was instructed to report to the...

Monterey County DA’s Office warns against government impersonation scams

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MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents of online scams that have been hitting the community. The scams begin with a text message or email warning the recipient of some potentially fraudulent charges on their account. When the person...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 27, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD Nov. 102:24 a.m. Possession of firearms on Front St.3:51 p.m. Misconduct on Veterans Pk.5:18 p.m. Misconduct on West St. Nov. 111:50 p.m. Violation of Probation on H De La Rosa Sr St. Nov. 128:49...

Greenfield Police asking for public’s help in armed robbery investigation

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in providing information about two suspects involved in an armed robbery last Saturday night. Local detectives are asking for any video, photographs or information related to the incident, which took place at about 11:09 p.m....

Sunday night shooting injures 2 in Soledad

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department is investigating a shooting Sunday night that injured two people. According to police, officers responded to the shooting at about 10 p.m. on Aug. 29 in the 1500 block of Palm Avenue, where they found two gunshot victims in the...

Customers warned of increased scams during tax season

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) warns its customers to protect themselves, their families and businesses by increasing their awareness of potential online and in-person scams.

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 27, 2025

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 1612:55 p.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Third St.3:50 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Division...