Crime Reports

MONTEREY COUNTY — A 23-year veteran of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his former employer alleging he was illegally fired after helping to form a union, refusing to endorse candidates for sheriff and opposing the sexual harassment of...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 96:22 a.m. Stolen vehicle on 8th St.2:16 p.m. Attempted murder on 11th St.3:15 p.m. Info Report (suspicious circumstances) on El Camino Real.4:18 p.m. Sodomy on El Camino Real.5:39 p.m. Domestic Battery on Merlot...

PASO ROBLES — Over the past month there has been a noticeable uptick in stolen vehicles from Paso Robles, where three vehicles, all Hondas, were reported stolen over a short period of time, according to the Paso Robles Police Department. One Honda was recovered the...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Jan. 14:54 p.m. Assault on 13th St.7:20 p.m. DUI and violation of probation on Walnut Av. Jan. 210:52 a.m. Suspicious circumstances on El Camino Real.12:11 p.m. Vehicle vandalism on Oak Av.12:36 p.m. Stolen...

LOCKWOOD — Lockwood resident Michael David Paulsen pleaded guilty to three counts of committing forcible lewd acts upon a child under 14 years of age.  Monterey County Judge Rafael Vazquez will sentence Paulsen, 62, on Feb. 13 to a stipulated sentence of 30 years in...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Dec. 271:57 a.m. Missing person on Elm Av.6:00 p.m. Mental Health Hold on El Camino Real.6:31 p.m. Suspicious circumstances on El Camino Real. Dec. 281:40 a.m. Runaway juvenile on Oak Av.9:30 a.m. Driving without...

SOUTH MONTEREY COUNTY — In early December, an aluminum boat and trailer were reported stolen from Lake San Antonio in southern Monterey County. Monterey County Park Rangers located video footage of a grey Toyota truck leaving with the stolen vessel and trailer. On Dec. 26, a...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Dec. 2210:29 a.m. CPS Referral on Evergreen Wy.11:2 7 a.m. APS Referral on Franscioni Dr.6:39 p.m. Deceased body found on Palm Av. Dec. 232:20 a.m. Vehicle towed (expired registration) on S/B Hwy 1018:14 a.m. Vehicle...

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. GREENFIELD Dec. 128:14 a.m. Juvenile possession of marijuana on Moreno St.10:03 a.m. Mental Health Evaluation on Elm Av.2:47 p.m. Lost property report on El Camino Real.5:10 p.m. Firearm on El Camino Real. Dec. 131:30 p.m. Mental Health...

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...