Crime Reports

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 — Monterey County Superior Court has announced that Brian Jones was appointed as its newest judge, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marla Anderson. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment on Oct. 31, and Jones was sworn in as a...

Note to Readers: Following Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Nov. 251:47 a.m. Inflicting corporal injury to spouse on Bassett.9:37 a.m. Arson on Broadway St.3:30 p.m. Vandalism on S First St.10:06 p.m. Lost property on Broadway. Nov. 261:40 p.m. No...

SALINAS VALLEY — A 20-year-old Soledad man died last Friday after his vehicle overturned on Los Coches Road near Greenfield while attempting to evade police during a pursuit. According to a report released Friday from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) King City Area, Soledad Police...

Police Briefs are obtained from the local Police Departments.

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD March 1211:10 p.m. Agency Outside Assistance on Walnut Av. March 132:55 a.m. Fire on Pacifico Pl.3:46 a.m. Misconduct on Pacifico Pl.9:22 a.m. Traffic violation on Market St.3:27 p.m. Fraud on Anderson St. March 148:35 a.m. Obstruction on Nestles...

SALINAS VALLEY — Fifteen inmates who participate in the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) received their state-certified apprenticeships and nationally recognized job certifications last Thursday at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad. The incarcerated men graduated from the Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Program, which teaches participants...

KING CITY — Residents in King City are among the first in the state to use a new community engagement and feedback solution service after an interaction with the King City Police Department. The new program, called CueHit, launched locally on March 5 and uses...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 11:06 a.m. Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia on HWY 101.6:01 p.m. Battery on a cohabitant on San Antonio Dr.8:40 p.m. Missing person/recovery report on Pearl St.9:16 p.m. Burglary on San Antonio Dr.9:56 p.m. Burglary on...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Oct. 112:50 a.m. Outstanding warrants and possession of false government documents on 8th St.6:58 a.m. Towed vehicle on Park Av.12:39 p.m. Dog at Large citation on Primrose Wy.7:05 p.m. Vehicle pursuit on 13th...