Crime Reports

KING CITY — King City Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that was just reported stolen on Dec. 29 at about 11:30 a.m. “The initial investigation, utilizing review of surveillance video, provided officers with a known suspect identified as Martin Torres,” police...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY June 1811:58 a.m. Municipal code violation on Canal St.12:21 p.m. Violation of court order on River Dr.12:37 p.m. Municipal code violation on E. San Antonio Dr.2:13 p.m. Non-injury traffic collision on Broadway...

CALIFORNIA — As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 304:22 a.m. Stop sign violation on N. Mildred Ave.8:08 a.m. Non-injury traffic collision.9:20 a.m. Civil Matter on Wentworth St.11:14 a.m. Driving without a license on Collins St.11:26 a.m. Civil Matter (found child) on...

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...

KING CITY — Last Friday, Nov. 29, at about 11:30 p.m., a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Coastal Division K-9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a pickup for speeding, in excess of 65 mph, on Highway 101 near King City.  During the traffic stop, the...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. SOLEDAD April 238:07 a.m. Fraud on Capistrano Wy.8:40 a.m. Property vandalism12:51 p.m. License plate recovered on San Vicente Rd.8:00 p.m. Property damage on Vineyard Dr. April 246:20 a.m. Agency outside assistance on 11th St (Greenfield)8:36 a.m. Agency...

KING CITY — Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Jan. 10 that Judge Rafael Vazquez sentenced Kevin James Powell to 76 years-to-life in state prison for first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder. On Sept. 14, 2022, the deceased victim and his brother were in town...

CENTRAL COAST — Scammers continue to take advantage of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers.  In fact, in 2023, PG&E received nearly 43,000 reports from customers who were targeted by scammers impersonating the company, and customers lost approximately $875,000 in fraudulent payments, with the...

MONTEREY COUNTY — In recent weeks, there has been a surge in fraudulent job postings targeting job seekers, announced Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. These deceptive postings lead unsuspecting individuals to fake websites asking them to provide sensitive personal information, including direct deposit details. They...