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...
Fireworks enforcement expands in King City
KING CITY ā 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...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 7, 2021
Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
June 132:14 p.m. Battery on Pearl St.2:51 p.m. Battery on Canal St.10:25 p.m. DUI on S First St.11:07 p.m. Matter of Record (shelter assistance) on S First St.
June 1411:38 a.m. Post Release Community Supervision violation on...
Police Reports | Published Feb. 19, 2020
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Feb. 38:56 a.m. CPS referral on Sandringham St.10:56 a.m. Stolen license plate on Mustang Cl.4:20 p.m. Matter of Record (battery report) on Canal St.7:55 p.m. Unlawful possession of paraphernalia on S San Lorenzo St.
Feb. 58:30...
Monterey County District Attorneyās Office warns about recent surge in fraudulent job postings
MONTEREY COUNTY ā In recent weeks, there has been a surge in fraudulent job postings targeting job seekers, announced Monterey County District Attorneyās Office.
These deceptive postings lead unsuspecting individuals to fake websites asking them to provide sensitive personal information, including direct deposit details. They...
King City man arrested for alley vandalism
KING CITY ā A 20-year-old King City man has been arrested on multiple charges, including vandalism and criminal street gang activity.
On May 24 at 11 p.m., King City Police officers responded to the alley behind the 500 block of N. Vanderhurst Avenue and 300...
Police Reports | Published July 29, 2020
Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
July 119:00 a.m. Property vandalism on King st.9:00 a.m. Property vandalism on Collins St.10:32 a.m. Theft (vehicle parts) on Soberanes St.8:50 p.m. Petty theft and violation of probation on Canal St.10:45 p.m. Vandalism of less than...
Police Briefs | Published Feb. 13, 2019
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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 8, 2021
Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Aug. 812:31 a.m. DUI on Broadway St.5:47 p.m. Property vandalism on Collins St.6:26 p.m. Municipal code violation (noise and unruling behavior) on S Second St.11:03 p.m. Evading police/reckless driving on Willow St.
Aug. 92:23 a.m....
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,...



















