Tag: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff warns of scam targeting Monterey County Jail families
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new fraud scheme targeting family members and friends of people incarcerated at...
Schools unite at King City Arts Magnet for Día del Niño...
KING CITY — Families from across the King City Union School District gathered April 30 at King City Arts Magnet School to celebrate Día...
Man dies after being found unresponsive in Monterey County Jail cell
MONTEREY COUNTY — A 34-year-old Salinas man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Monterey County Jail has died, authorities said.
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UPDATE: Woman found dead in Ventana Wilderness identified
(UPDATED 4/13/26 at 5:25 p.m.)
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified a woman whose body was found near Sykes Hot Springs in...
Multiple arrests made in Monterey County Jail murder
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County authorities have arrested three people in connection with the murder of an inmate at the Monterey County Jail in...
Drone threat claims prompt calls to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY — An intelligence alert suggesting a possible drone attack on California prompted numerous calls to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday,...
Police arrest suspect seen carrying rifle outside King City home
KING CITY — A young man seen carrying what appeared to be an assault-style rifle outside a Meyer Street residence Tuesday night was later...
Burglary at cannabis facility leads to vehicle pursuit, recovery of marijuana
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...
Miniature horse ‘Cookie’ sworn in as honorary community ambassador
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced that “Cookie,” a 15-year-old miniature horse who survived severe neglect and was rescued from a...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office to close Monterey, King City substations to...
KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced the closure of its two substation offices, located in Monterey and King City, to lobby...
