Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published June 23, 2021
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
May 2312:27 p.m. Matter of Record (harassment via electronic report) on Sycamore St.6:24 p.m. Matter of Record (trespassing) on Sussex Wy.
May 243:00 a.m. Vandalism on N. Vanderhurst Av.7:30 a.m. Property vandalism on S Mildred St.10:04 a.m....
King City Police ID ‘person of interest’ in Willow Street murder case
KING CITY — King City Police Department has named a person of interest in the Dec. 1 shooting that killed a man on Willow Street.
Through the ongoing investigation, local detectives were able to identify Israel Martinez, a 20-year-old resident of King City, as someone...
King City Police awarded $50K grant to increase safety on roads
KING CITY — King City Police Department has been awarded a $50,000 grant to increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.
“This grant funding allows us to support our...
King City axe murderer sentenced to 76 years-to-life in state prison
KING CITY — Monterey County District Attorney’s 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...
Police discover illegal cockfighting operation outside Greenfield
SALINAS VALLEY — On March 21, around 11 p.m., a Greenfield Police officer patrolling Patriot Park discovered a large gathering in a vineyard in the 41000 block of Elm Avenue, adjacent to the park, just outside Greenfield.
Upon approaching, more than 40 individuals fled the...
Man arrested after stealing 2 vehicles, leading police on pursuit in South Monterey County
KING CITY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance report in the 62000 block of Cattlemen Road in San Ardo at about 12:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.
The victim reported that Hugo Manuel Sanchez, 34, had vandalized some property and stolen...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 27, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
July 1612:55 p.m. Unlicensed driver on N. Third St.3:50 p.m. Unlicensed driver on Division St.
July 187:00 p.m. Vandalism on S. Vanderhurst Av.
July 193:18 p.m. Assault, bench warrant, false imprisonment on Carlson St.11:28 p.m. Found...
