Two inmates escape from Salinas Valley State Prison
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are looking for two state prison inmates who escaped from the minimum-support facility at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) on Sunday, May 6.
King City Police Department urges drivers to prioritize road safety this Fourth of July
KING CITY ā King City Police Department reminds drivers to be the real heroes of the night by prioritizing the safety of everyone on the road this Fourth of July.
Beginning Monday, July 1, through Sunday, July 7, KCPD will have additional officers on patrol...
Possible fatality in agricultural accident on Old Stage Road
An agricultural accident was reported early Wednesday morning near the intersection of Old Stage Road and Chualar Canyon Road in Chualar, with first reports claiming that it included a fatality.
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 26, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
SOLEDAD
Nov. 1712:16 a.m. Misconduct on San Gabriel.6:36 a.m. Property report on West St.9:40 p.m. Property damage on Burke.
Nov. 189:54 a.m. Abandoned vehicle on Orchard Ln.10:50 a.m. Fraud on Front St.9:44 p.m. Possession of drugs on Metz...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 20, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
GREENFIELD
March 96:56 p.m. DUI on El Camino Real.
March 107:21 a.m. Agency Outside Assistance on Cypress Av.7:00 p.m. Domestic violence (verbal) on 5th St.
March 118:36 a.m. Juvenile probation issue on S El Camino Real.12:05 p.m. Report...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Dec. 24, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Nov. 2812:41 a.m. Willful discharge of a firearm on Broadway St.4:20 a.m. Hit-and-run on S. First St.
Nov. 297:30 p.m. Threaten crime with intent to terrorize on N. Third St.8:16 p.m. Hit-and-run on Reich St.9:28...
King City tax agency under investigation for fraud
KING CITY ā King City Police Department and the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are investigating a local tax agency in connection with a tax fraud investigation.
In February, multiple community members contacted the police department after they believed they had...
Man shot and killed in Soledad
A victim of a shooting in the area of Vosti Avenue and Fifth Street in Soledad died March 3 at 8:32 a.m., according to the Soledad Police Department.
Jury convicts King City axe murderer
KING CITY ā A Monterey County jury has convicted Kevin James Powell of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
On Sept. 14, 2022, the deceased victim and his brother were in town for work staying at a Motel 6 in King City. That night, after returning...
Police Briefs | Published March 6, 2019
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