Detectives recover assault rifle after Soledad probationer arrest
SOLEDAD — Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives recovered an unlawfully possessed assault rifle and additional ammunition following a probation-related arrest and subsequent search warrant service, authorities said.
The investigation began April 15 when deputies conducted a traffic stop around 4 p.m. in the area of Lapis...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 28, 2023
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GREENFIELD
June 196:31 a.m. Driving without a license on Heidi Dr.8:24 a.m. Non-injury hit-and-run on Cherry Av.10:33 p.m. Info Report (missing person) on Elm Av.
June 2011:45 a.m. Traffic collision on Walnut Av.11:47 a.m. Driving...
Police Briefs | Published April 17, 2019
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Two inmates found guilty in 2017 stabbing at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — Two inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad have been found guilty of attempting to murder another inmate.
After a two-week jury trial, inmates Brian Pacheco, 40, and Jason Partee, 42, were convicted Sept. 23 for stabbing inmate Manual Gonzalez in September...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 9, 2022
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GREENFIELD
Jan. 288:15 a.m. Probation violation on S El Camino Real.8:59 a.m. Juvenile probation violation on S El Camino Real.10:30 a.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on Hutchison Dr.11:36 a.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on...
Greenfield man gets 30 years-to-life for murder after intentionally running over pedestrian
GREENFIELD — Greenfield resident Paulo Cesar Alcaraz Ortiz, 27, has been sentenced to 30 years and eight months-to-life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder for intentionally running over Guadalupe Garcia.
On Nov. 16, 2021, Ortiz was in a car stolen from a friend’s...
Monterey County warns of Covid-19 scam letter circulating online
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Department of Social Services is alerting clients and the community to beware of a letter circulating on social media that looks like it comes from the state telling them that they must get tested for Covid-19 to continue their...
Police Briefs — Published July 19
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 18, 2026
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GREENFIELD
Jan. 249:03 a.m. Warrant arrest on Eucalyptus Dr.3:24 p.m. Trespassing on Walnut Av.6:53 p.m. Robbery on Tyler Av.9:16 p.m. Bench warrant and corporal injury to child on 10th St.10:00 pm. Petty Theft on 9th St.
Jan. 252:18...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 8, 2022
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KING CITY
May 1412:01 p.m. Under the influence of a controlled substance on Broadway St.5:46 p.m. Violation of a court order and probation on Calcagno St.8:00 p.m. Matter of Record on US 101 N/B.9:52 p.m. Verbal domestic...
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 10, 2026
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KING CITY
May 15:00 p.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Mustang Ct.7:31 p.m. CPS Report on San...























