Crime Archives

Suspect captured in Mexico and extradited to Santa Cruz for 2009 murder

August 10, 2020 8:27 PM Aaron Groff

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Another suspect has been arrested in connection to the 2009 Santa Cruz murder of 16-year-old Tyler Tenorio. Tyler Tenorio…

Salinas police arrest suspect in multiple robberies at Walmart, Kohl’s

August 11, 2020 3:54 PM Avery Johnson

A woman has been arrested following reports of multiple robberies at Walmart and…

Gilroy man sentenced to prison for molesting two children by Monterey County judge

August 11, 2020 3:37 PM Avery Johnson

A Gilroy man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Monterey County judge for molesting two…

Salinas police ask for help identifying theft suspect

August 10, 2020 3:40 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is looking for the suspect in a theft in the Santa Rita…

Suspect arrested in connection to stabbing on La Salle Avenue

August 10, 2020 2:08 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon in connection to an overnight…

Suspect in custody after police standoff in Salinas

August 8, 2020 7:43 PM Elisha Machado, Josh Kristianto

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police spent hours Saturday night in a standoff situation on the intersection of First Avenue and Fairhaven…

4 indicted in Santa Clara County concealed gun permit scandal

August 7, 2020 1:40 PM The Associated Press

A California grand jury has indicted four people, including a Santa Clara County Sheriff’s…

Report: Former Angels employee arrested on drug charges in connection to pitcher’s overdose death

August 7, 2020 11:37 AM Avery Johnson

A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been arrested on federal drug charges in…

Watsonville woman arrested on attempted murder charges in connection to stabbing

August 6, 2020 12:00 PM Avery Johnson

A suspect has been arrested in connection to an attempted murder in…

Gilroy police searching for suspect(s) after kittens found fatally shot

August 6, 2020 8:46 AM Mary Coleman

GILROY, Calif. (KION)–Gilroy police are looking for the person or persons responsible for killing two small kittens. Officials say on Thursday July…

Suspect in Watsonville pharmacy robbery arrested in Bay Area

August 5, 2020 11:27 AM Avery Johnson

The suspect in a robbery at a Watsonville pharmacy, 26-year-old Elben Ramos, has been arrested in the Bay…

Person arrested for vandalizing Santa Cruz business

August 5, 2020 8:27 AM Mary Coleman

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–Santa Cruz Police have arrested the person they believe vandalized a local business. Officers responded to The Falafel Hut…

Monterey County man found guilty of killing four family members granted parole

August 4, 2020 11:52 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that the Board of Parole…

Suspect in Pebble Beach sexual assaults pleads guilty to charges

August 3, 2020 1:32 PM Avery Johnson

A Texas man has pleaded guilty to charges related to Pebble Beach sexual assaults, according to the Monterey…

Salinas elementary school fire under investigation

July 31, 2020 6:49 PM Ron Keller

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Salinas fire is investigating a fire that broke out behind Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School early Friday morning.…

Two child sex abuse suspects arrested within hours of each other

July 31, 2020 2:27 PM Ron Keller

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Watsonville police have arrested two men within 8 hours of each other who are both accused of sexually abusing children.…

Salinas police report fewer homicides, increase in number of Hispanic officers

July 30, 2020 1:14 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department has released new crime and staffing data, and it appears to…

Two arrested following alleged DUI crash with stolen vehicle in Santa Cruz County

July 30, 2020 4:27 PM Avery Johnson

Two people have been arrested in connection to a suspected DUI crash involving a stolen vehicle on SR…

Salinas teen arrested following shooting near Del Monte Avenue and Towt

July 30, 2020 2:16 PM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection to a shooting at the corner of Del Monte Avenue and Towt…

Warning about new contact tracing phone scam

July 29, 2020 12:28 PM Max Tarlton

Police and Sheriff’s Departments are warning about telephone scams that are preying on people fearful of the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Man arrested for allegedly burglarizing King City Fire Department

July 29, 2020 4:37 PM Avery Johnson

King City police have made an arrest in connection to a burglary at the Fire…

King City man arrested on sexual assault of minor allegations

July 29, 2020 4:13 PM Avery Johnson

The King City Police Department said a man has been arrested for allegations of sexual assault of a…

Salinas police K-9 finds unregistered guns, two people arrested

July 29, 2020 11:21 AM Avery Johnson

K-9 Oakley with the Salinas Police Department recently graduated from firearm detection…

Memorial for the victims one year after the Garlic Festival tragedy

July 28, 2020 11:21 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Gilroy Anniversary…

Two wanted for allegedly stealing 18-packs of beer in Salinas, firing gun at clerk

July 28, 2020 4:00 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are looking for two people accused of stealing 18-packs of…

Boulder Creek man arrested in connection to deadly hit and run

July 16, 2020 4:14 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol is asking for help as it investigates a hit and run that killed a…

Gilroy Garlic Festival: one year later, still #gilroystrong

July 28, 2020 3:58 AM Mary Coleman

GILROY, Calif. (KION)–Today, we remember the victims and other lives touched by the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting. Today marks one year since the…

Salinas PD: Two gang members arrested following stabbing on North Main

July 27, 2020 2:05 PM Avery Johnson

Two people have been arrested after a stabbing near North Main Street early Monday…

Five years after her death, family of Maddy Middleton honors her life

July 27, 2020 8:33 AM Mary Coleman

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)–July 27th marks a heartbreaking day for the family of Madyson “Maddy” Middleton, who was murdered in Santa Cruz. In 2015,…

One injured in Hollister shooting Friday night

July 24, 2020 10:03 PM Aaron Groff

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) One man was injured in a shooting in Hollister Friday night, according to Hollister Police. Police tell KION they responded…

Inmate who escaped from Monterey County Jail convicted of escape, two first-degree murders

July 24, 2020 3:21 PM Avery Johnson

An inmate who escaped from the Monterey County Jail in November has been convicted of the…

Generator theft in KION parking lot caught on camera

July 24, 2020 1:13 PM Avery Johnson

KION is asking for help catching a thief or thieves caught on camera stealing a $1,200…

Trial date for suspects in murder of Monterey County psychiatrist delayed

July 23, 2020 3:35 PM Avery Johnson

The trial date for two suspects in the murder of Monterey County psychiatrist Dr. Thomas…

Salinas police investigate attempted murder on Orchard Ave.

July 23, 2020 11:35 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating an attempted murder that happened on Orchard Avenue Wednesday…

Watsonville police search for driver involved in Lake Ave. hit and run

July 22, 2020 12:53 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police are asking for help as they try to find the driver involved in a hit and run Saturday…

Man pleads guilty to attempted murder of Gonzales police officer

July 22, 2020 12:43 PM Avery Johnson

A man accused of shooting at a Gonzales police officer has pleaded guilty to the attempted…

Thousands of catalytic converters found in Elk Grove

July 21, 2020 5:50 PM Avery Johnson

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and the Elk Grove Police Department found…

Four minors detained following reports of shots fired on Freedom Blvd

July 21, 2020 3:33 PM Avery Johnson

Four minors have been detained after the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office…

Watsonville resident arrested for allegedly having a kilo of heroin, illegal assault rifle

July 21, 2020 1:24 PM Avery Johnson

A Watsonville man has been arrested on drug and gun charges after police served a high-risk search…

Father accused of abducting child is in custody after hours of negotiations

July 20, 2020 2:08 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police are looking for one-year-old Friday Torres, who they say was abducted by her…

Monterey police looking for person suspected of cashing stolen check

July 21, 2020 12:00 PM Avery Johnson

Monterey police are looking for a person suspected of cashing a stolen…

Central Coast cold cases: Julian Quintero

July 21, 2020 7:48 AM Mary Coleman

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (KION)–A mother is still searching for answers three years after her son’s murder. And with the amount of witnesses around…

Driver arrested for allegedly crashing into Pacific Grove house, injuring boy

July 19, 2020 11:54 PM Josh Kristianto, Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

A young boy is recovering Sunday night after a car crashed into his room in Pacific…

Two people allegedly found with 45 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop facing charges

July 20, 2020 4:14 PM Avery Johnson

Two people are facing charges after they were allegedly found with 45 pounds of cannabis…

Police: Two women found with meth, heroin and other drugs in Scotts Valley

July 20, 2020 3:48 PM Avery Johnson

Scotts Valley police say K-9 Odin helped them find drugs in a vehicle after a possible drug…

Arraignment for suspect in murder of Santa Cruz Sheriff Sgt. continued

July 17, 2020 12:42 PM Drew Andre

In a Santa Cruz courtroom Friday afternoon, the suspect in the murder of Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, Steven Carrillo, is expected to…

Monterey County Youth Center Director arrested for alleged sexual contact with minor

July 15, 2020 4:30 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Probation Department’s Youth Center Director, Jennifer Butz-Tavares, has been…

Hollister police look for suspect in grand theft at Safeway

July 17, 2020 11:58 AM Avery Johnson

Hollister police are looking for a woman who they believe was involved in a grand theft…

Two charged in connection to illegal cannabis grow, one accused of throwing chemicals in Warden’s face

July 16, 2020 4:54 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that the Cannabis Enforcement Unit has filed…

Former Santa Cruz teacher investigated for sexual misconduct claims out of San Jose

July 16, 2020 3:49 PM Avery Johnson

Officials at Presentation High School in San Jose has released a report about an…