Crime Reports

KING CITY — Last Friday, Nov. 29, at about 11:30 p.m., a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Coastal Division K-9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a pickup for speeding, in excess of 65 mph, on Highway 101 near King City.  During the traffic stop, the...

KING CITY — As the excitement builds for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, the King City Police Department reminds football fans to intercept impaired driving if they’re heading out to a Super Bowl party and plan on drinking. During Super Bowl LVIII weekend,...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 55:00 p.m. Grand Theft on Canal St.6:13 p.m. CPS Report on Victoria Ave. Nov. 612:00 a.m. CPS Referral on Amherst Dr.8:58 a.m. Civil Matter on Division St. Nov. 74:05 a.m. Probation violation/assault...

KING CITY — King City Police Department will expand enforcement again this year for discharge of illegal fireworks, including increased patrol staffing and use of drones, through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Violations will result in a $1,000 fine, which will be issued either...

MONTEREY COUNTY — The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) has received copies of misleading ads circulating on social media platforms, luring individuals with promises of “Affordable Housing Programs” or similar enticing titles. One advertisement stated, “Section 8 Waiting List Now Accepting Applications”...

SALINAS VALLEY — Greenfield Police Department was alerted by the Flock Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) system of a stolen vehicle traveling toward Greenfield on Nov. 5. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on southbound Highway 101 near Espinoza Road, where the...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 19:00 a.m. Matter of Record (municipal code violation) on Bickle Dr.10:30 a.m. APS referral on S Vanderhurst.4:08 p.m. Theft report on Bassett St.7:57 p.m. Brandishing firearm on River Dr. Aug. 22:32 a.m. DUI arrest on Hwy...

KING CITY — A Monterey County jury has convicted Kevin James Powell of first-degree murder and attempted murder. On Sept. 14, 2022, the deceased victim and his brother were in town for work staying at a Motel 6 in King City. That night, after returning...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Nov. 204:39 a.m. Domestic violence on Broadway Cl.7:52 a.m. Outside agency assistance on Sandringham St.8:30 a.m. Criminal threats on Canal St. Nov. 218:13 a.m. Violation of probation on Division St.10:39 a.m. Matter of Record...