King City inmate’s death under investigation at Monterey County Jail
MONTEREY COUNTY — At about 4:07 a.m. on Jan. 16, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies at the Monterey County Jail in Salinas located an incarcerated person in their housing cell who was unresponsive.
“Deputies immediately began performing life-saving measures on the subject,” according to...
SPCA seeks information about man impersonating as veterinarian in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — SPCA Monterey County is seeking information about a man impersonating a veterinarian in Monterey County.
A Prunedale man is providing veterinary care without a license, according to SPCA, and is suspected of animal abuse and cruelty.
“He has been giving veterinary examinations, prescribing...
King City man arrested for rape, kidnapping
KING CITY — On Dec. 30, a 17-year-old girl reported to King City Police Department that she was a victim of rape after attending a party in the 100 block of Bedford Circle in King City on Dec. 24.
“During the party, the suspect provided...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 8, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Dec. 102:30 p.m. Civil Issue on Meyer St.6:47 p.m. DUI on River Dr.
Dec. 119:35 a.m. Mental Health Crisis on Meyer St.8:51 p.m. Civil Issue on Patterson St.
Dec. 128:00 a.m. Possession of marijuana at school on...
King City axe murderer sentenced to 76 years-to-life in state prison
KING CITY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Jan. 10 that Judge Rafael Vazquez sentenced Kevin James Powell to 76 years-to-life in state prison for first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder.
On Sept. 14, 2022, the deceased victim and his brother were in town...
King City man nabbed for stealing car
KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that was just reported stolen on Dec. 29 at about 11:30 a.m.
“The initial investigation, utilizing review of surveillance video, provided officers with a known suspect identified as Martin Torres,” police...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 31, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
SOLEDAD
Dec. 141:07 a.m. Shoplifting on H De La Rosa Sr St.11:12 p.m. Violation of probation on Nestles Rd.
Dec. 159:46 a.m. Traffic violation on Orchard Ln.11:12 a.m. Assault on H De La Rosa Sr St.11:13...
King City woman arrested for child abuse
KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of a welfare check on a woman who left her family’s residence after threatening to harm her two small children and herself on Dec. 21 at about 11:17 a.m.
Through the investigation it was...
Jury convicts King City axe murderer
KING CITY — A Monterey County jury has convicted Kevin James Powell of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
On Sept. 14, 2022, the deceased victim and his brother were in town for work staying at a Motel 6 in King City. That night, after returning...
King City juvenile arrested for attempted murder
KING CITY — On Dec. 4, at about 1:11 p.m., officers from the King City Police Department were dispatched to the 500 block of Lynn Street on a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located two vehicles parked on Lynn Street that sustained damage...


















