Crime Reports

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,...

CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Unless otherwise noted, these laws took effect Jan. 1, 2026. “CHP is committed to keeping the public informed so they can...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY July 209:04 a.m. Found property on Broadway St.11:12 a.m. Matter of Record (Threat report) on Jayne St.11:59 a.m. Matter of Record (Violation of restraining order) on Lynn St.2:44 p.m. Matter of Record (Structure fire) on Talbott.5:22...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 138:47 a.m. Missing juvenile on Oak Av.10:45 a.m. Lost property report on 5th St.11:59 a.m. Vehicle registration fraud on Pinnacles Av.11:59 a.m. Possession of burglary tools on Pinnacles Av.2:05 p.m. Lost property report on Paloma...

SALINAS VALLEY — A 20-year-old Soledad man died last Friday after his vehicle overturned on Los Coches Road near Greenfield while attempting to evade police during a pursuit. According to a report released Friday from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) King City Area, Soledad Police...

Police Briefs are obtained from the local police departments.

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 239:45 a.m. Missing person on N. Vanderhurst March 249:42 a.m. Stolen vehicle report (unfounded) on San Antonio Drive.3:44 p.m. 911 hangup on Jayne St.9:00 p.m. Missing person on Mustang Ct. March 251:08 a.m. Agency Outside...

KING CITY — King City Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, Dec. 28, from 6 to 10 p.m. at an undisclosed location within King City. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose...