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January 20, 2026

Monterey County DA’s Office launches new fraud reporting tip line

Phone scam
MONTEREY COUNTY — Fraud affects everyone, whether it’s higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. That’s why the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm. These dedicated units target...

Greenfield teen arrested for possession of ā€˜ghost gun’

KING CITY — On March 16, at about 10:13 p.m., officers from the King City Police Department responded to the 400 block of Jayne Street regarding a report of subjects cocking a handgun and getting into a vehicle not known to the area. When officers...

Jury convicts Greenfield man for possessing child porn

GREENFIELD — A former resident of Greenfield has been found guilty of possessing child pornography. Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Dec. 10 that a jury found Brandon Conner, 36, guilty of the crime during a retrial. Connor, who lived in Greenfield at the...

Man arrested after Sunday morning stabbing in Greenfield

Police arrest crime
GREENFIELD — Greenfield police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning on the 400 block of 10th Street. Officers responded to the scene just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 28 after receiving a report of a stabbing involving two adults. One individual was...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 30, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 229:27 a.m. Lost property on El Camino Real.11:32 a.m. Traffic violations and violation of probation on Oak Av.12:30 p.m. Dog bite on Maple Av.12:58 p.m. Vandalism on S El Camino Real.2:02 p.m. Theft...

Monterey County Health Department offers safety tips during Pedestrian Safety Month

MONTEREY COUNTY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and Monterey County Health Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on the roads. Pedestrian deaths make up more than 24% of all traffic-related fatalities in California. Nationally, an...

Homeless encampment catches fire in Greenfield

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Fire Department responded to a homeless encampment, located near the off-ramp to Walnut Avenue, that caught fire Thursday afternoon. With the assistance of Cal Fire from Soledad, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. Officers temporarily shut down the...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 21, 2022

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 231:34 a.m. Criminal threats on S Russ St.5:08 a.m. Outside Agency Assistance on Sirrah Wy.9:16 a.m. Vandalism on Broadway St.11:53 a.m. Vandalism on S Third St.12:36 p.m. Missing person on San Lorenzo...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 28, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 52:50 a.m. DUI on S First St.10:58 a.m. Matter of Record (violation of court order) on Bassett St.12:52 p.m. Felony bench warrant on River Dr. April 712:00 a.m. Domestic violence on Rio Vista.2:30 a.m. Robbery on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 5, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 84:00 a.m. Violation of court order on King St.6:30 a.m. Stolen vehicle report/recovered on N Russ St.10:17 a.m. Vehicle towed due to construction zone on Broadway St. April 104:30 p.m. Burglary on 7th St.8:17 p.m. Stolen...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 14, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 11:30 p.m. Petty Theft on Broadway St.6:50 p.m. Bench warrant on N. Russ Av.7:00...