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June 17, 2026

Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy recovers stolen vessel and trailer

SOLEDAD — In early December, an aluminum boat and trailer were reported stolen from Lake San Antonio in southern Monterey County. Monterey County Park Rangers located video footage of a grey Toyota truck leaving with the stolen vessel and trailer. On Dec. 26, a Monterey County...

SPCA offers $1K reward for information on cat shooting incident in Soledad

SOLEDAD — SPCA Monterey County is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a cat in Soledad. On July 4, a Good Samaritan found the young brown tabby cat on Crestfield Street, near Soledad High...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 14, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 412:46 a.m. Dead body found on 7th St.1:47 a.m. Strong army robbery on El Camino Real.11:41 a.m. Domestic violence on McDonald Wy.5:19 p.m. Assault and possession of drug paraphernalia on...

Gonzales man found guilty of animal abuse for killing high school 4-H lambs

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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 | Published April 15, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 252:33 p.m. Matter of Record (identity theft) on Bassett St.8:43 p.m. Driving on a suspended license on Sussex Wy.8:43 p.m. Warrant citation on Sussex Wy. March 267:13 a.m. Stolen vehicle/recovery report on Ellis.4:39 p.m. Matter of...

2 dead, 2 injured in latest shootings

A spike in violent crimes this month has left two residents dead and two others injured from four shootings reported in King City and Greenfield, and now local investigators are asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for the gun violence.

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 10, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 812:13 a.m. Property damage via hit-and-run on Bedford Ave.6:00 a.m. Petty theft on N. Vanderhurst Ave.6:13 a.m. Commercial burglary alarm on Broadway St.3:49 p.m. Suspicious person trying to open vehicle on Amherst Dr.6:40...

Soledad state prison’s South Facility to close by July 2022

Correctional Training Facility
SOLEDAD — The South Facility at Correctional Training Facility (CTF) in Soledad will close by July 2022 due to a decrease in the minimum-security inmate population, announced California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on Tuesday. The Level I general population unit, also known as Facility...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 21, 2024

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 1211:00 a.m. Non-injury traffic accident on Palm Av.3:03 p.m. Distribution of explicit photos/videos on Tom Rogers Cr.4:00 p.m. Municipal code violation (animals) on 10th St.6:36 p.m. Civil Matters on Harvest Wy.8:09 p.m. False...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 2, 2021

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 510:57 a.m. Disturbing the peace on S Mildred Av.11:06 a.m. Removal of vehicle after 72 hours on Brighton Av. May 68:12 a.m. Removal of vehicle after 72 hours on San Lorenzo St.1:00 p.m. Found property on...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 10, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 15:00 p.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Mustang Ct.7:31 p.m. CPS Report on San...