Crime Reports

MONTEREY COUNTY — A 23-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer alleging he was illegally fired after helping to form a union, refusing to endorse candidates for sheriff and opposing the sexual harassment of...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Sept. 232:04 a.m. Found property on Broadway St.1:38 p.m. CPS referral on Bassett St.6:18 p.m. Stolen vehicle/recovery on S Third St. Sept. 249:04 a.m. Mental Health Hold on Broadway St.11:30 a.m. Matter or Record...

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...

GONZALES — Gonzales resident Jose Marquez, 31, was found guilty of animal abuse with an allegation that the crime involved a deadly or dangerous weapon, resisting a police officer and burglary, all of which are felonies. A Monterey County judge further found true enhancements for...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 219:01 a.m. Property vandalism on Bedford Av.10:03 a.m. Burglary on N Russ St. June 229:29 a.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on South Mildred Av.2:24 p.m. Grand theft on Carlson St. June 238:41 a.m. Vehicle towed on...