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May 22, 2026

Sheriff warns of scam targeting Monterey County Jail families

Monterey County Jail
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new fraud scheme targeting family members and friends of people incarcerated at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas. According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling relatives of incarcerated individuals while posing as...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 6, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD April 28:08 a.m. Petty Theft on Walnut Av.9:27 a.m. Dog bite on 12th St.4:22 p.m. Traffic collision on Los Padres Ct.6:01 p.m. Disruption of school activities on Apple Av.9:39 p.m. Suspicious circumstances on El Camino Real.11:40...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 29, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 255:00 a.m. Burglary and vandalism on Canal St.6:33 a.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on Canal St.9:38 a.m. Unlicensed driver on 7th St.4:01 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.4:14 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.4:19...

Monterey County District Attorney warns of scammers impersonating banks, government officials

Phone scam
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni is warning residents about a surge in scams in which fraudsters pose as bank or government officials to steal money. Recently, a Monterey County resident was contacted via phone and text by scammers claiming the consumer’s...

Commercial structure fire draws large response in King City

King City commercial fire
KING CITY — Firefighters from multiple South Monterey County agencies responded to a commercial structure fire late Monday night near the King City Airport. King City Fire Department was dispatched to the fire on Airport Boulevard at about 10:30 p.m. on April 27. According to...

Man dies after being found unresponsive in Monterey County Jail cell

Monterey County Jail
MONTEREY COUNTY — A 34-year-old Salinas man who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Monterey County Jail has died, authorities said. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Alejandro Zepeda, 34, of Salinas. Just after 5 a.m. on April 22, jail deputies distributing...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 22, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 162:33 a.m. Parking in a red zone on Andrus St.8:43 a.m. Violation of court order on S. Vanderhurst Av.9:36 a.m. Battery on Broadway St.9:37 a.m. Stop sign violation on Bishop St.9:56 a.m. Bench warrant...

CHP King City officerĀ earns praise for human trafficking work

Officer with award
KING CITY — Coastal Division Mobile Road Enforcement Officer Christopher Menchen has been recognized with a Commissioner’s Commendation for his work in detecting and investigating human trafficking cases, according to the California Highway Patrol. On April 1, CHP Assistant Commissioner Rodney Ellison visited the CHP-King...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 15, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 107:17 a.m. Sexual assault of a minor on Division St.8:16 a.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.11:01 a.m. Found property on River Dr.2:04 p.m. Sexual assault of a minor on Division St.7:17 p.m. Probation violation...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 8, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 111:36 a.m. Unlicensed driver on Bernardo Av.12:41 p.m. Violation of court order on Calcagno St.3:54 p.m. Failure to provide insurance on Division St.7:43 p.m. Battery on Broadway St.7;45 p.m. Agency outside assistance on N....
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