Monterey County: Whistleblower lawsuit accuses current sheriff, former undersheriff of official misconduct
MONTEREY COUNTY — A 23-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer alleging he was illegally fired after helping to form a union, refusing to endorse candidates for sheriff and opposing the sexual harassment of...
Fireworks enforcement expands in King City
KING CITY — King City Police Department will expand enforcement again this year for discharge of illegal fireworks, including increased patrol staffing and use of drones, through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Violations will result in a $1,000 fine, which will be issued either...
Two inmates found guilty in 2017 stabbing at Salinas Valley State Prison
SOLEDAD — Two inmates at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad have been found guilty of attempting to murder another inmate.
After a two-week jury trial, inmates Brian Pacheco, 40, and Jason Partee, 42, were convicted Sept. 23 for stabbing inmate Manual Gonzalez in September...
King City Police remind Super Bowl fans to plan ahead
KING CITY — King City Police Department is reminding football fans that there’s no “DUI” in team.
For those heading out to a Super Bowl party and planning on drinking, police are advising that they stick to the “Go Safely” game plan and choose a...
King City teen arrested for attempted murder
KING CITY — An 18-year-old from King City has been arrested for attempted murder after he was allegedly involved in the shooting of an occupied vehicle on Monday.
On April 22, at about 6 p.m., the King City Police Department was dispatched to the alleyway...
Teens arrested for possessing weapons on school grounds
Two students from King City High School were arrested last week after they were found to be in possession of brass knuckles and lockback folding knives while on school grounds.
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 6, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Oct. 11:24 p.m. Violation of court order on Canal St.10:15 p.m. Bench warrant on Lynn St.
Oct. 28:00 a.m. Mail theft on N. First St.10:00 a.m. Violation of court order on Carlson St.4:30...
Police Briefs — Published Aug. 2
Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 30, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
June 1412:43 a.m. Mental Health Crisis on S. San Lorenzo Av.8:36 a.m. Stop sign violation on N. Third St.7:58 p.m. Speeding on S. First St.8:13 p.m. Displaying a firearm in public on...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 3, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
GREENFIELD
Dec. 2210:29 a.m. CPS Referral on Evergreen Wy.11:2 7 a.m. APS Referral on Franscioni Dr.6:39 p.m. Deceased body found on Palm Av.
Dec. 232:20 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration) on S/B Hwy 1018:14 a.m. Vehicle...



















