Crime Reports

CHUALAR — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery on Sunday afternoon in Chualar before subsequently locating the suspect in Salinas and taking them into custody. On Nov. 23, just after 2 p.m., deputies responded to a panic alarm at the Chualar Liquor...

SALINAS VALLEY — An in-progress burglary at a local greenhouse facility last week led to a multi-agency vehicle pursuit from Salinas to Gilroy and the recovery of a large load of marijuana. At about 1:40 a.m. on Nov. 25, a security guard reported an in-progress...

CENTRAL COAST — As the holiday season gets underway, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential scams and to “Slow Down, Verify and Stop the Scam.” During a time when many Californians are occupied with...

GREENFIELD — A Monterey County judge sentenced Miguel Rubio, 42, of Greenfield, to 25 years in prison for committing three counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14. “These offenses are serious and violent felonies and considered strikes under California’s Three Strikes law,”...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD Nov. 1712:16 a.m. Misconduct on San Gabriel.6:36 a.m. Property report on West St.9:40 p.m. Property damage on Burke. Nov. 189:54 a.m. Abandoned vehicle on Orchard Ln.10:50 a.m. Fraud on Front St.9:44 p.m. Possession of drugs on Metz...

CALIFORNIA — As the holiday season gets underway, California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists that the simplest way to stay safe on the road this Thanksgiving weekend is to buckle up before every trip. CHP will begin its Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) at 6:01 p.m. on...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Health Department is the recipient of a $168,862 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Cannabis Education Program in the Public Health Bureau. The grant will fund community educational outreach and coordinated strategies focused on...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 158:04 p.m. Probation violation on Broadway St.10:22 p.m. Vehicle theft on River Dr. Nov. 161:30 a.m. DUI on Broadway St.1:06 p.m. Vandalism on Rio Vista Dr.3:05 p.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St. Nov. 174:10 a.m. Stop...

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Police Department has received a $65,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on local roads. “We are grateful to receive this...

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...