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Human remains found in Salinas River near King City

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office coroner detectives are investigating human remains that were discovered in the Salinas Riverbed near King City on Oct. 23. The identity and gender of the deceased have not been determined because of the advanced state of decomposition, the...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 21, 2026

Police lights crime reports
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 3112:00 a.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Broadway St.2:10 a.m. Shoplifting on Broadway St.1:10 p.m. Missing person report on Broadway St.1:43 p.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St.4:30 p.m. Unlicensed driver, hit-and-run on Division St.7:39...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 14, 2026

Police crime reports
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 267:03 p.m. CPS Report on Jayne St. Aug. 2712:00 p.m. Found property on Broadway St.3:36 p.m. Traffic collision on Canal St.4:32 p.m. Trespassing on Jayne St.6:00 p.m. Vandalism on Canal St.6:30 p.m. Battery on S....

Arizona man dies after rescue at Sand Dollar Beach in South Monterey County

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY — A 38-year-old Arizona man died Tuesday after being found unresponsive along the rocky coastline at Sand Dollar Beach in South Monterey County, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Trevor Valentine of Casa Grande, Ariz., was reported missing shortly after 1 p.m....

Monterey County District Attorney’s Office warns residents about new fraud schemes, urges reporting

Justice legal laws
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents and businesses about several fraud schemes circulating in the county, including fake government invoices, scams involving supposedly compromised financial accounts and real estate title fraud. “Fraud affects everyone, whether through higher insurance rates, lost...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 7, 2026

Police crime reports
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 267:03 p.m. CPS Report on Jayne St. Aug. 2712:00 p.m. Found property on Broadway St.3:36 p.m. Traffic collision on Canal St.4:32 p.m. Trespassing on Jayne St.6:00 p.m. Vandalism on Canal St.6:30 p.m. Battery on S....

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 30, 2026

Police crime reports
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 219:44 a.m. Domestic violence on Queen St.10:56 a.m. Violation of court order on Brandywine Ln.2:43 p.m. Petty theft on Ellis St.2:52 p.m. Vandalism, bench warrant on Broadway St.5:54 p.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St.7:07...

Armed suspect arrested after foot pursuit at crowded King City event

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KING CITY — A 22-year-old Soledad man was arrested Saturday after allegedly brandishing a firearm and threatening another person before fleeing on foot through a crowded gathering in King City, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. King City Police Department responded to a disturbance...

Three hikers rescued overnight in Big Sur

Big Sur rescue
BIG SUR — Three hikers were rescued early Monday morning after becoming lost and disoriented in Limekiln State Park, with one experiencing a medical emergency. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team was requested by Big Sur Fire at about 7:30 p.m. on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 23, 2026

Police crime reports
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 165:24 a.m. Hit-and-run with property damage on Andrus St. Aug. 178:02 a.m. Bench warrant on Division St.12:10 p.m. Possession of a controlled substance on Broadway St.2:00 p.m. Domestic violence on Sussex Wy.5:10 p.m. Grand Theft...
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