Police Reports | Published Aug. 28, 2019
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Soledad police officer dies in weekend traffic accident
SAN JOSE — A Soledad police officer died in an off-duty motorcycle crash in San Jose last Sunday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Cpl. Kevin McArthur was riding his Yamaha motorcycle on the connecting ramp from southbound Highway 87 to southbound Highway 85...
Yetter swears in
Soledad Police Department’s newest officer, William Yetter, was sworn in at a ceremony last week.
Man arrested for attempted murder in Soledad
Soledad Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting and attempted homicide that occurred Tuesday morning in the 1700 block of Vosti Avenue in Soledad.
Greenfield teacher arrested for sexual misconduct
A teacher at Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield was arrested last week for sexual misconduct with a minor.
Soledad police chief’s heroic act stops deadly chase
SOLEDAD — A pedestrian was killed and two police officers were injured last Tuesday following a stolen vehicle pursuit that ended in Soledad.
According to Soledad Police, the chase started in Greenfield at about 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 16. Officers attempted to stop the driver...
Soledad man dies in crash while attempting to evade police
SALINAS VALLEY — A 20-year-old Soledad man died last Friday after his vehicle overturned on Los Coches Road near Greenfield while attempting to evade police during a pursuit.
FULL STORY: https://salinasvalleytribune.com/soledad-man-dies-in-crash-while-attempting-to-evade-police/
Soledad High student dies from fentanyl overdose
SOLEDAD — A Soledad High School senior who was set to graduate in June died this past weekend after ingesting a lethal dose of fentanyl.
“Over the weekend our community suffered another tragedy due to a narcotic overdose,” Soledad Police said on social media Monday.
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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.
Riot breaks out at Soledad prison
The Investigative Services Unit at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) is investigating an attempted homicide incident that sparked a riot Wednesday.