2 rescued from pickup stuck in Arroyo Seco River
Two people were rescued Sunday evening after their pickup truck got stuck while attempting to cross the Arroyo Seco River near Greenfield.
Soledad man gets 18 years in prison for child molestation
SOLEDAD — Soledad resident Rosalio Rocha was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison for committing two counts of child molestation upon two victims.
According to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, both offenses are violent felonies and are considered “strikes” under California’s Three Strikes...
Police Briefs | Published April 17, 2019
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Police Briefs | Published Jan. 9, 2019
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Local cities responding to Grand Jury rape kit report
Gonzales city officials formally submitted a response on Monday to a Grand Jury report that found law enforcement agencies in Monterey County lacked the adequate resources for rape kit testing. The city is required by law to respond to the report.
Woman dies after attending music fest
A 20-year-old Ventura woman died Sunday while attending the annual Lightning in a Bottle music festival at Lake San Antonio in Bradley.
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...
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.
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.
