King City police begin online safety discussions
KING CITY ā A series of online outreach posts by King City Police Department began Jan. 21 with a post about traffic collisions by Sgt. Anthony Shaw, and more posts are planned on a regular basis as a way for the department to communicate...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Oct. 22, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Sept. 269:12 a.m. Vandalism on Broadway St.9:28 a.m. Bench warrant on Broadway St.1:38 p.m. Expired registration over six months on Talbot.5:00 p.m. Vandalism on Lynn St.11:25 p.m. Speeding on Bitterwater Rd.11:25 p.m. Speeding on Saint...
Fake invoice scam resurfaces targeting Monterey County Planning Commission applicants
MONTEREY COUNTY ā County of Monterey is seeing a repeat of a recent scam targeting individuals and businesses involved in projects pending before the Countyās Planning Commission and is reminding the public to be cautious if they receive documents from the County that do...
Repeat DUI offender found guilty
On April 11, Francisco Napoles Medina, 54, of Watsonville, was found guilty by a jury of felony driving under the influence of alcohol with three prior DUI convictions, two of which were felonies.
Police Briefs – Published Mar. 21
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Search warrants lead to 4 arrests for illegal guns in King City
KING CITY ā South Monterey County Task Force served five search warrants in King City early Wednesday morning that resulted in the arrests of four local gang members for weapons-related charges, including the manufacturing of ghost guns.
The Task Force, which includes the Soledad and...
King City police respond to hoax call about hostage situation
KING CITY ā A 28-year-old King City man is facing misdemeanor charges after police say he falsely reported a hostage situation involving multiple armed subjects at a local residence.
According to King City police, at about 7:39 a.m. on Feb. 24, Monterey County Communications received...
King City Police Department offers holiday safety tips
KING CITY ā Every holiday season there is an uptick in the number of thefts, residential and vehicle burglaries and robberies ā this year is no different.
āWe are already seeing a rise in the number of reported thefts in the City and are sure...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 8, 2023
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
GREENFIELD
Jan. 3012:46 a.m. Shoplifting on Walnut Av.3:35 a.m. Burglary on 8th St.9:06 a.m. Hit-and-run traffic collision on Heidi Dr.2:30 p.m. Fraud on Calaveras Wy.
Jan. 311:41 p.m. Vehicle towed (parked over 72-hours) on 9th St.
Feb....
King City man arrested for rape, kidnapping
KING CITY ā On Dec. 30, a 17-year-old girl reported to King City Police Department that she was a victim of rape after attending a party in the 100 block of Bedford Circle in King City on Dec. 24.
āDuring the party, the suspect provided...

















