Crime Reports

A 22-year-old gang member from King City was arrested Tuesday on charges that include vandalism and possession of a concealed loaded weapon.

LOCKWOOD — In October, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a sexual assault that had occurred in South Monterey County.  Further investigation and an interview with the victim revealed Michael David Paulsen, 60, of Lockwood, had sexually molested the victim when she...

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are looking for a state prison inmate who walked away from the minimum-support facility at Salinas Valley State Prison on Sunday.

Police Reports are obtained from the local Police Departments.

KING CITY — A 28-year-old King City man is facing misdemeanor charges after police say he falsely reported a hostage situation involving multiple armed subjects at a local residence. According to King City police, at about 7:39 a.m. on Feb. 24, Monterey County Communications received...

KING CITY — King City Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured one person Monday night. Officers responded to a report of a victim suffering from gunshot wounds in the 200 block of Sussex Way on Nov. 29 at about 10:30 p.m. The man...

SALINAS — A fire in a Salinas food processing plant that has prompted authorities to evacuate surrounding neighborhoods has now closed four nearby elementary schools as sunrise approaches Thursday. City officials announced the closure shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday for Lincoln Elementary, Monterey Park Elementary, Sherwood...