Crime Reports

SOLEDAD — Salinas Valley State Prison officials are investigating the May 31 death of 25-year-old inmate Elazer Black as a homicide. At around 12:34 p.m. on Sunday, correctional officers responded to a disturbance inside a Facility B general population housing unit. Black had collapsed to...

SALINAS VALLEY — More than 200 community members attended last month’s Overdose Awareness Symposium 2022, hosted by Sun Street Centers to bring attention to the uptick in drug-related overdoses. Monterey County Supervisor Chris Lopez was master of ceremonies for the countywide event, held Aug. 31...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 185:06 a.m. Vehicle burglary on Bedford Av.1:06 p.m. Petty theft on Lynn St.4:31 p.m. Vandalism in excess of $400 on Campbell St. June 1912:25 p.m. Vehicle burglary on Ellis St. June 203:04 a.m. Driving with a suspended...

KING CITY — A community prayer vigil for the families of the victims in last Sunday’s deadly mass shooting in King City will take place Thursday night at Chalone Peaks Middle School. The vigil begins at 6 p.m. inside the multipurpose room at the school,...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD May 2211:51 a.m. Vehicle towed (unlicensed driver) on 3rd St.12:17 p.m. Suspicious circumstances (juvenile with cuts on forearm) on 7th St.2:51 p.m. Vandalism (unknown driver ran over fence and plant) on Apple Av.3:30...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Feb. 1211:00 a.m. Non-injury traffic accident on Palm Av.3:03 p.m. Distribution of explicit photos/videos on Tom Rogers Cr.4:00 p.m. Municipal code violation (animals) on 10th St.6:36 p.m. Civil Matters on Harvest Wy.8:09 p.m. False...

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 — Officers from the King City Police Department responded to an armed robbery and carjacking that occurred April 7 at about 11 p.m. in the 400 block of Division Street. Police said two victims were outside their vehicle when they were approached by...

Four people were arrested Tuesday after local authorities recovered a stolen firearm and seized an estimated $25,000 worth of heroin in King City.