Monterey County Superior Court selects new court executive officer
Chris Ruhl has been selected to serve as Court Executive Officer for the Monterey County Superior Court beginning May 15.
Investigation underway for early morning vehicle fire in King City
KING CITY ā King City police and fire departments responded to the report of a vehicle fire in the 300 block of Ellis Street early Friday morning.
The vehicle was parked in a carport with apartments overhead. Upon arrival at about 5:30 a.m., local police...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 14, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
GREENFIELD
Feb. 412:46 a.m. Dead body found on 7th St.1:47 a.m. Strong army robbery on El Camino Real.11:41 a.m. Domestic violence on McDonald Wy.5:19 p.m. Assault and possession of drug paraphernalia on...
Police Reports | Published Nov. 25, 2020
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Oct. 268:06 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration over six months) on Industrial Wy.10:24 a.m. CPS Referral on Bassett St.12:29 p.m. Burglary on River Dr.2:54 p.m. Criminal Threats on N Vanderhurst Av.3:57 p.m. Trespassing on Canal St.4:03...
King City axe murderer sentenced to 76 years-to-life in state prison
KING CITY ā Monterey County District Attorneyās 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...
Central Coast elected officials champion new retail theft laws
CENTRAL COAST ā In downtown Salinas on Aug. 19 ā joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and local and state lawmakers ā Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas championed historic new retail theft laws that will protect business owners,...
Lockwood man convicted of forcible lewd acts on minor
LOCKWOOD ā Lockwood resident Michael David Paulsen pleaded guilty to three counts of committing forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14 years of age.Ā
Monterey County Judge Rafael Vazquez will sentence Paulsen, 62, on Feb. 13 to a stipulated sentence of 30 years in...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 18, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Aug. 101:02 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Broadway St.2:14 p.m. Stop sign violation on Ellis St.2:39 p.m. Driving without a license on Broadway St.3:00 p.m. Hit-and-Run on Broadway St.5:51 p.m. Loud music complaint on N....
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 1, 2024
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....
King City tax agency under investigation for fraud
KING CITY ā King City Police Department and the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are investigating a local tax agency in connection with a tax fraud investigation.
In February, multiple community members contacted the police department after they believed they had...



















