SPCA seeks information about man impersonating as veterinarian in Monterey County
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...
Jury convicts man of attempted murder, armed robbery and police shooting in King City
KING CITY — A Monterey County jury has found Armando Rodriguez Garcia, 37, guilty of attempted murder of a peace officer, multiple counts of assault with a firearm, armed robbery and firearm possession offenses stemming from a violent confrontation involving a police shooting and...
Lockwood man arrested for child molestation
LOCKWOOD — Heberth Reyes, 38, of Lockwood, was arrested May 9 on multiple counts of child molestation spanning over five years, announced Greenfield Police Department.
The investigation was conducted collaboratively with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and involved two juveniles; one in Greenfield and the...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published May 8, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
April 10Domestic Violence on Sussex Wy.Case follow-up on S. First ST.Case follow-up on Lynn St.Case follow-up on Bassett St.Report of suspicious person on Division St.Civil Matter on S. First St.Civil Matter on Broadway St.Violation on...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 31, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
June 1811:58 a.m. Municipal code violation on Canal St.12:21 p.m. Violation of court order on River Dr.12:37 p.m. Municipal code violation on E. San Antonio Dr.2:13 p.m. Non-injury traffic collision on Broadway Cr.3:00 p.m. Civil...
Gang member found guilty of 2016 King City murder
SALINAS VALLEY — A 27-year-old Greenfield man was found guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit murder by a Monterey County jury on Friday.
Judge Mark E. Hood presided over the trial of John Samuel Trivino, aka “Smack,” who was convicted for killing 20-year-old Martin...
Swift response contains Metz Fire to 1,100 acres in South Monterey County
GREENFIELD — South Monterey County faced an unexpected challenge in the heart of a warm summer afternoon Tuesday.
Around 2 p.m. on July 23, the usually tranquil fields near Greenfield were suddenly ablaze as a fire broke out on Metz Road. Fueled by strong winds,...
Man arrested after injuring 1 with machete-like weapon
On Oct. 14 at about 5:15 p.m., King City police officers responded to South Third Street for a report of a victim who was suffering from a stab wound.
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 21, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
July 277:38 a.m. Petty theft on S. Mildred Ave.7:04 p.m. Civil matter on Bishop St.8:19 p.m. Domestic violence on Broadway St.8:54 p.m. Burglary alarm activation on Broadway St.9:06 p.m. Civil matter on Bassett St.10:20...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 10, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Nov. 81:25 p.m. Probation violation on Amherst Dr.1:49 p.m. Battery on S. Vanderhurst Av.3:45 p.m. Petty Theft on Division St.
Nov. 94:06 a.m. DUI on N. Vanderhurst Av.7:58 a.m. Possession of a controlled substance on Canal...


















