Crime Reports

KING CITY — King City Police Department will expand enforcement again this year for discharge of illegal fireworks, including increased patrol staffing and use of drones, through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Violations will result in a $1,000 fine, which will be issued either...

KING CITY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has released video footage and additional details about the officer-involved shooting Monday night in King City. According to the DA’s Office, Joshua Varao of King City called 9-1-1 at 6:53 p.m. on Dec. 19, stating that his...

Vehicle exhaust caused five separate roadside fires Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Wildhorse Road and Highway 101, just south of King City.

King City Police Department is investigating a pair of shootings that took place over the weekend, one of which may possibly be gang related that struck two vehicles and a house.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) warns its customers in King City to protect themselves by increasing their awareness of a telephone scam demanding immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills.

GREENFIELD — Several community members in Greenfield had their catalytic converters stolen overnight on Oct. 14, according to Greenfield Police Department. Similar thefts were also reported in other South Monterey County cities, including Soledad and King City. A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle’s exhaust...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY May 22:06 a.m. Matter of Record (suspicious circumstances) on King St.6:20 a.m. Criminal threats on Broadway St.1:15 p.m. Outside agency assistance on Sussex Ct.2:41 p.m. Outside agency assistance on S San Lorenzo Av.10:13 p.m....

KING CITY — A 38-year-old man from King City has been arrested and charged with burglary, attempted burglary and prowling. According to the King City Police Department, officers received a 9-1-1 call at about 12:53 a.m. on May 18 regarding a burglary that had just...

King City Police Department is investigating a gang-related shooting Thursday evening between the 200 and 600 blocks of Division Street involving one victim who was not hurt.