Crime Reports

SALINAS VALLEY — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the homicide of inmate Joseph Mendoza, which occurred on April 8 at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) in Soledad. At about 5:39 p.m., staff observed inmates Edgar Frayre and Nicolas Young attacking...

KING CITY — Firefighters responded to a structure fire near Highway 101 and Jolon Road, just outside of King City, on April 17 around 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved structure fire that had spread to nearby vegetation. “Thanks to quick and coordinated...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 82:50 p.m. Shoplifting on Canal St.6:31 p.m. Missing person on Jayne St. March 99:40 p.m. Domestic violence on E. San Antonio Dr. March 108:32 p.m. DUI on Broadway St. March 1112:09 p.m. Fight at...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 110:49 a.m. Vandalism on Lynn St. March 212:30 p.m. Missing person on Lynn St.5:53 p.m. Robbery on Broadway St.7:08 p.m. Petty theft on Canal St. March 311:15 pm. Shoplifting on Canal St. March 45:34 a.m....

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 168:50 a.m. Vandalism on River Dr.3:55 p.m. Driving with a suspended license on N. Mildred Av.5:00 p.m. Resisting arrest and participating in criminal street gang on San Antonio Dr.7:00 p.m. Found property on N....

SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad Police Department has arrested 33-year-old Rutilio Caliahua Quiahua, a King City resident, on multiple charges related to sexual offenses involving minors under the age of 16. The arrest, announced April 29, follows an extensive investigation in which Soledad Police detectives identified...

MONTEREY COUNTY — Residents with a passion for public service and a keen interest in local government are encouraged to apply for a position on the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury. The upcoming term will run from June 13, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY March 238:06 a.m. Speeding on Division St.8:30 a.m. Report of domestic violence on Amherst Dr.11:14 a.m. Speeding on Division St.11:29 a.m. Use of cellphone while driving on Division St.12:01 p.m. Speeding on Division St.12:26...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 112:00 p.m. APS Referral on Villa Dr.6:45 p.m. Kidnapping on Soberanes St. April 26:18 a.m. Obstruction in Greenfield.8:48 a.m. Possession of a weapon at school on Broadway St.10:17 a.m. Possession of marijuana at...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY April 149:00 a.m. Possession of marijuana on Meyer St.9:36 a.m. Vandalism on Broadway St. April 159:13 a.m. APS Referral on Canal St.9:32 a.m. Violation court order on Spruce Dr.5:41 p.m. Vandalism and obstruction of officer on...