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Prisoner sentenced to life for killing another inmate

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.

Police investigating shooting at King City residence

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KING CITY — Local law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting Wednesday evening at a residence in King City. Officers from the King City Police Department responded to a report of gunshots in the 300 block of North San Lorenzo Street at about 7:36 p.m....

King City Police Department urges drivers to prioritize road safety this Fourth of July

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KING CITY — King City Police Department reminds drivers to be the real heroes of the night by prioritizing the safety of everyone on the road this Fourth of July. Beginning Monday, July 1, through Sunday, July 7, KCPD will have additional officers on patrol...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published April 12, 2023

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD April 11:26 a.m. DUI on Maple Av.9:47 a.m. Mental Health Hold on Riesling Av.9:23 p.m. Narcotic pills located during medical call on Scott Cr. April 212:56 a.m. APS Referral on Sirrah Wy.9:20 p.m. DUI...

Salinas Valley State Prison investigating inmate death as murder

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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...

Violent crime spree leaves 1 dead in South Monterey County

UPDATE (Dec. 6, 5:22 p.m.): On Monday, Dec. 6, Greenfield detectives developed information that identified Juan Arreola, 31, of Greenfield, as the suspect of the shooting that took place Friday on Elm Avenue. Arreola was located and taken into custody later that morning. During a...

Police Reports | Published May 27, 2020

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 912:58 p.m. Expired registration on Orchard St. May 101:37 a.m. CPS referral on Bassett St.10:45 a.m. Vandalism (excess of $400) report on Broadway St.10:50 a.m. Petty theft report on Bassett St.2:50 p.m. Possession of methamphetamine on...

Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 19, 2021

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 269:36 a.m. Matter of Record (child custody) on S San Lorenzo.11:07 a.m. Municipal code violation (vehicle parked over 72 hours) on S San Lorenzo.12:19 p.m. Felony bench warrant on Broadway St. April 279:34 a.m. Destroying/concealing evidence...

Police Reports | Published Aug. 5, 2020

Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 209:04 a.m. Found property on Broadway St.11:12 a.m. Matter of Record (Threat report) on Jayne St.11:59 a.m. Matter of Record (Violation of restraining order) on Lynn St.2:44 p.m. Matter of Record (Structure fire) on Talbott.5:22...

King City man found guilty of violently raping child

KING CITY — A Monterey County jury has convicted Leonardo Ramirez Jr., a resident of King City, for violently raping a 10-year-old girl during a 2018 residential burglary after his identity was discovered from DNA found in a discarded Covid mask last year. Ramirez, 28,...
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