Crime Reports

SOLEDAD — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating an attempted homicide at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) after a use-of-force incident. On July 12, at 9:37 a.m., SVSP staff in a recreation yard observed two inmates striking another inmate with manufactured...

KING CITY — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Sept. 16 that Eliazar Arellano Ayron, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder while personally using a firearm for the benefit of the Sureno criminal street gang. On Dec. 26, 2021, Ayron,...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Oct. 1612:04 a.m. Disturbance on Cedar Dr.12:08 a.m. Vehicle towed for blocking a driveway on Tehama Wy.6:25 a.m. Vehicles towed for parking in a no parking zone on El Camino Real.7:15 a.m. Vehicle collided...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 2712:32 a.m. Battery with serious injury on Heidi Dr.12:32 a.m. Child endangerment on Heidi Dr.8:31 a.m. Vandalism on Pinot Av.8:45 a.m. Trespassing advisement on Elm Av.9:48 a.m. Possession of firearm on 11th St.10:40 a.m....

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Sept. 47:30 a.m. Info Report (suspicious circumstances) on El Camino Real.2:08 p.m. Hit-and-run traffic collision on El Camino Real.5:12 p.m. Info Report (suspicious circumstances) on Walnut Av. Sept. 51:25 a.m. Theft on Rava Pk.1:34...

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...

SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY — In early December, an aluminum boat and trailer were reported stolen from Lake San Antonio in southern Monterey County. Monterey County Park Rangers located video footage of a grey Toyota truck leaving with the stolen vessel and trailer. On Dec. 26, a...

GREENFIELD — South Monterey County faced an unexpected challenge in the heart of a warm summer afternoon Tuesday. Around 2 p.m. on July 23, the usually tranquil fields near Greenfield were suddenly ablaze as a fire broke out on Metz Road. Fueled by strong winds,...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Sept. 302:28 a.m. Drunk in public and probation violation on Apple Av.3:56 a.m. Vandalism report on Pepper Dr.7:43 a.m. Juvenile probation violation on 10th St.9:33 a.m. Vehicle vandalism on 8th St.10:30 a.m. Outstanding felony and possession...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Nov. 210:55 a.m. Runaway juvenile on El Camino Real.11:16 a.m. Sexual battery on Elm Av.3:43 p.m. Vehicle towed on 7th St. Nov. 36:40 a.m. Joyriding on Oak Av.10:55 a.m. Possession of a knife on school grounds...