Crime Reports

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has announced that “Cookie,” a 15-year-old miniature horse who survived severe neglect and was rescued from a slaughter pipeline, was officially sworn in as an honorary community ambassador. Cookie’s appointment recognizes her remarkable recovery and the positive role...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD May 159:16 a.m. Suspicious circumstances (gang activity) on 4th St.11:07 a.m. Misconduct (juvenile under influence of alcohol) on S El Camino Real.1:45 p.m. Mental Health Assessment on Elm Av.2:03 p.m. Vehicle collision on El...

SALINAS VALLEY — Thanks to the incarcerated population, the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad raised over $17,000 for Special Olympics during their Flame of Hope event. “I thought that was amazing,” said the Special Olympics athlete Hall-of-Famer known as J-Lo. “It’s like we won...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 2110:02 a.m. Misdemeanor bench warrant on Broadway St.10:57 a.m. Vandalism (excess of $400) on S First St.12:17 p.m. Lost property on S First St.4:29 p.m. Battery on Collins St. Dec. 228:55 p.m. Counterfeit ID Card on...

KING CITY — King City Police Department (KCPD) is continuing its investigation into a homicide that occurred on Dec. 1, 2024, in the 800 block of Willow Street, where a 31-year-old man was found shot inside a vehicle and was pronounced dead at the...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 118:40 a.m. Burglary on Bassett St.11:59 a.m. Burglary on Collins St12:55 a.m. Theft on Division St.7:10 a.m. Felony bench warrant on Broadway St. Jan. 124:09 a.m. Petty Theft on Division St.12:56 p.m. Misdemeanor bench warrant on...

On June 7, Brant Q. Daniel, a 43-year-old inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, pled guilty to the charge of murder. Judge Lydia Villarreal accepted the inmate’s plea.

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...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Jan. 2111:19 a.m. Civil Matter on Canal St.4:37 p.m. Fraud (credit card) on River Dr. Jan. 228:00 a.m. Petty Theft on Broadway St.11:00 a.m. Possession of marijuana at school on Meyer St.4:25 p.m. Traffic collision on...