Crime Reports

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 214:09 a.m. Criminal threats on Canal St.2:49 p.m. Battery on Pearl St.2:49 p.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St.5:50 p.m. Traffic collision on Mesa Verde Rd.10:40 p.m. Grand Theft on Bassett St. Nov. 222:12 p.m. Bench...

(UPDATED 4/13/26 at 5:25 p.m.) MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified a woman whose body was found near Sykes Hot Springs in the Ventana Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest. Authorities identified the body as 37-year-old Joanna Ruth Shields of Carlsbad. According to...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 54:49 a.m. Door ding incident on Broadway St.11:33 a.m. 72-hour vehicle tag on N. Third St.1:23 p.m. Vehicle blocking driveway on Canal St.1:41 p.m. Non-injury traffic accident on N. Vanderhurst Ave.2:00 p.m....

On June 7, Brant Q. Daniel, a 43-year-old inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, pled guilty to the charge of murder. Judge Lydia Villarreal accepted the inmate’s plea.

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is alerting Monterey County residents of online scams that have been hitting the community. The scams begin with a text message or email warning the recipient of some potentially fraudulent charges on their account. When the person...

MONTEREY COUNTY — During the week of April 21-27, crime victims, survivors and those who serve them will join together across the United States to promote victims’ rights and services, and educate communities on the devastating impact crime has on victims, neighborhoods, schools and...

KING CITY — September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and the King City Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on roads.  By always taking extra precautions, drivers can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Feb. 224 p.m. Local bench warrant on Broadway St.9 p.m. Vehicle towed (unlicensed driver) on Broadway St. Feb. 237:53 a.m. Theft report on Seventh St.9:15 a.m. CPS referral on Bassett St.11:20 a.m. Stolen vehicle/recovery report on...

King City Police Department has released a photograph of the possible suspect vehicle involved in the June 2016 murder of Martin Heredia as part of the ongoing investigation.

KING CITY — This St. Patrick’s Day, the King City Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly. Additional officers will be on patrol March 17 from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. looking for...