Crime Reports

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...

A farmworker from Salinas died early Wednesday morning in a tractor accident on private property near the intersection of Old Stage Road and Chualar Canyon Road in Chualar.

SALINAS VALLEY — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Oct. 23 death of an inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad as a homicide. At about 9:52 a.m., staff in a recreation yard observed inmates Robert England, Todd Givens and...

KING CITY — Firefighters responded to a structure fire near Highway 101 and Jolon Road, just outside of King City, on April 17 around 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved structure fire that had spread to nearby vegetation. “Thanks to quick and coordinated...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 510:57 a.m. Disturbing the peace on S Mildred Av.11:06 a.m. Removal of vehicle after 72 hours on Brighton Av. May 68:12 a.m. Removal of vehicle after 72 hours on San Lorenzo St.1:00 p.m. Found property on...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 144:49 a.m. Misconduct on Oak Av.7:33 a.m. Hit-and-run on El Camino Real.11:45 a.m. Outside warrant on Walnut Av.12:35 p.m. Theft (from bank account) on Elmwood Dr.1:01 p.m. Juvenile issue on S El Camino Real.2:02...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD July 88:38 a.m. Vandalism (graffiti on mailboxes) on San Antonio Dr.9:09 a.m. Vandalism on 8th St.9:55 a.m. Info Report (verbal domestic) on Barolo Cr.12:15 p.m. Missing person on Elm Av.12:17 p.m. Methamphetamine and drug possession...

(UPDATED 4/13/26 at 5:25 p.m.) MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has identified a woman whose body was found near Sykes Hot Springs in the Ventana Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest. Authorities identified the body as 37-year-old Joanna Ruth Shields of Carlsbad. According to...

KING CITY — Monterey County emergency dispatchers are being credited with helping save two lost hikers in separate fall incidents, actions county officials say exemplify the professionalism and mission of the 9-1-1 system. According to the County of Monterey Emergency Communications Department, Dispatchers Dawn McNeil...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 281:44 a.m. Theft on Huerta St.6:54 a.m. Fire on El Camino Real.9:34 a.m. Sexual assault on Tom Rogers Cr.9:41 a.m. Violation of restraining order on Tom Rogers Cr.1:02 p.m. Fraud on 13th St.4:38...