Crime Reports

On Tuesday, Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted of murdering George Floyd, the Black man whose death under Chauvin’s knee led to a nationwide uprising against police brutality last summer. The news was met with a kind of collective sigh of relief,...

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

GREENFIELD — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested the driver of a vehicle for transporting over 2.2 pounds of fentanyl after she was stopped for traffic violations. On the morning of Aug. 13, around 1 a.m., a Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic...

SAN ARDO — A 70-year-old woman from San Ardo has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and one year of probation after pleading guilty for failing to take care of her animals. According to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, Debra Kallmeyer was contacted...

CENTRAL COAST — Utility scams have continued at an alarming rate during 2024, with nearly 15,000 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers reporting more than $334,000 in losses to scammers. The average scam victim lost over $600, and more than 500 customers have reported falling...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Many residents have never heard of a Civil Grand Jury, or if they have, they know little about its purpose. In California, a Civil Grand Jury is required in each of the 58 counties. Looking for effectiveness and efficiency, Civil Grand jurors...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD July 291:29 a.m. Property vandalism on Walnut Av.8:17 a.m. CPS Referral on Pasque Av.10:22 a.m. Property vandalism (graffiti) on Pinot Av.10:53 a.m. Property vandalism (graffiti) on Riesling Av.10:57 a.m. Property vandalism (graffiti)...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 111:42 a.m. Matter of Record on Bassett St.12:39 p.m. Burglary on Canal St.12:54 p.m. Vandalism on Spreckels Dr.1:32 p.m. Lost property on Bassett St.5:38 p.m. Matter of Record (lost property) on Broadway St.7:00...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 2111:19 a.m. Civil Matter on Canal St.4:37 p.m. Fraud (credit card) on River Dr. Jan. 228:00 a.m. Petty Theft on Broadway St.11:00 a.m. Possession of marijuana at school on Meyer St.4:25 p.m. Traffic collision on...