Crime Reports

SOLEDAD — A King City man was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in Soledad, according to the Soledad Police Department. Officers responded at about 11:04 a.m. on May 31 to a report of a shooting victim in the 100 block of West Street. Upon...

KING CITY — King City Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives. “Motorcyclists...

KING CITY — King City Police Department is reminding travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family. This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18 to 31. During this time, local police...

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...

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...

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...

KING CITY — Two people were arrested for DUI at a DUI/DL Checkpoint on March 20, according to the King City Police Department. The checkpoint was held on Broadway and Canal streets from 6 to 11 p.m., during which 506 vehicles were contacted. In addition...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County authorities have arrested three people in connection with the murder of an inmate at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas. The victim, 30-year-old Abraham Camacho of Hayward, was found unresponsive Sunday morning in a jail housing unit. Deputies conducting a...

CENTRAL COAST — With scams that target utility customers continuing at a high rate, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) joins the Federal Trade Commission in recognizing National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, to help educate customers on how to spot the signs of...

GREENFIELD — A King City man was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance and related firearms and drug offenses, according to the Greenfield Police Department. At about 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 22, officers conducted a vehicle check...