Gang members plead guilty to attempted murder in King City
KING CITY ā Two King City residents pleaded guilty March 25 to attempted murder for discharging firearms as part of the Sureno street gang.
On Jan. 13, 2018, Heber Veronica, 23, and Francisco Martinez, 22, were traveling on San Antonio Drive in King City when...
Police discover illegal cockfighting operation outside Greenfield
SALINAS VALLEY ā On March 21, around 11 p.m., a Greenfield Police officer patrolling Patriot Park discovered a large gathering in a vineyard in the 41000 block of Elm Avenue, adjacent to the park, just outside Greenfield.
Upon approaching, more than 40 individuals fled the...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Feb. 18, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Jan. 112:10 a.m. Robbery on Broadway St.3:57 p.m. Possession of a controlled substance on Broadway St.8:54 p.m. Possession of a controlled substance on Canal St.
Jan. 212:13 a.m. Mental Health Crisis on Heritage Ct.11:59 a.m. Embezzlement...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Aug. 20, 2025
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
July 116:00 p.m. Civil Matter on Bassett St.
July 128:43 a.m. Petty Theft on Broadway St.1:19 p.m. Expired registration over six months on Broadway St.10:54 p.m. Petty Theft and probation violation on Broadway St.
July 1312:30 a.m....
Lockwood man arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault involving child
LOCKWOOD ā In October, the Monterey County Sheriffās Office was made aware of a sexual assault that had occurred in South Monterey County.
Further investigation and an interview with the victim revealed Michael David Paulsen, 60, of Lockwood, had sexually molested the victim when she...
Monterey County DAās Office launches new fraud reporting tip line
MONTEREY COUNTY ā Fraud affects everyone, whether itās higher insurance rates, lost wages or even threats to homes. Thatās why the Monterey County District Attorneyās Office has formed specialized teams focused on fighting fraud and protecting local residents from financial harm.
These dedicated units target...
King City axe murderer sentenced to 76 years-to-life in state prison
KING CITY ā Monterey County District Attorneyās 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...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published March 25, 2026
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments.
GREENFIELD
Feb. 99:40 p.m. Domestic dispute on Cabernet Av.
Feb. 109:12 a.m. Criminal threats on S. El Camino Real.
Feb. 117:31 a.m. Vandalism on El Camion Real.11:28 a.m. Juvenile issue on 10th St.
Feb. 128:07 a.m. Traffic collision on Elm...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Nov. 24, 2021
Police Reports areĀ obtained from the local police departments.
KING CITY
Nov. 15:10 a.m. Arson on Bassett St.4:08 p.m. Lost property on Bassett St.
Nov. 210:38 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired tags over six months) on Copley St.12:35 p.m. Mental Health Hold on S Vanderhurst...
Vegetation fire burns 6 acres near San Ardo
Around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, CAL FIRE received a call for a vegetation fire in the San Ardo oil fields, near the community of San Ardo in Monterey County.
















