Soledad police offer reward for information about vandalism suspect
Soledad police are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a vandalism…
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Judge: Castroville man sentenced for “sadistic sexual, physical and psychological abuse” against wife, children
A Castroville man has been sentenced to 60 years to life in prison in what a Monterey County judge said…
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Officer involved shooting on Amarillo Way
An officer involved shooting occurred on Amarillo Way Saturday night.…
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Santa Cruz police arrest man suspected of lurking around businesses with burglary tools
A man was arrested in Santa Cruz after police said he was lurking around closed businesses with burglary…
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Man found guilty of beating, dragging dog in Monterey sentenced to prison
A man accused of animal cruelty and resisting arrest was found guilty by a jury…
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Two cited after group of teens allegedly seen challenging people to fight, violating Shelter in Place
Salinas police said two teens were cited after they were seen riding their bicycles recklessly, challenging people to fight and violating the Shelter…
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Driver arrested, two others cited for allegedly having counterfeit money, violating Shelter in Place
One man was arrested and two more people were cited after a traffic stop where police said they found a loaded gun, drugs and counterfeit…
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Man suspected of having stolen car, violating Shelter in Place arrested in Salinas
A man is facing several charges after police said he led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle while a Shelter in Place order is in…
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3-year-old injured in suspected DUI crash after family argument
A woman is facing several charges when she is discharged from the hospital because Hollister police said she was the driver in a DUI crash that…
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Keeping your business safe from burglars
The Santa Cruz Police Department is hosting a virtual presentation to help residents keep their businesses safe from burglars during the Shelter in…
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Man arrested after report of stolen vehicle on Highway 9
A man was arrested in connection to a report of a stolen vehicle in Santa Cruz County early Thursday…
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Fairview Road closed after police chase ends in crash
Hollister police said part of Fairview Road is closed after a…
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Watsonville PD: Man has gun pulled on him after refusing to pay price agreed on by prostitute
Watsonville Police say a report of an armed robbery at a local motel has led to the arrest of a prostitute, a gunman and the recovery of two loaded…
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Hollister police asking for help identifying suspects in Grocery Outlet theft
Police in Hollister are trying to identify two suspects in a theft at Grocery Outlet, and the Police Department is asking for the community’s…
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Salinas Police: Two gang members arrested for allegedly shooting at home
Two men who police said are gang members are behind bars after they allegedly shot at a…
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Monterey Police: Shelter in place violators busted
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION Staff) Four people were arrested for violating the Monterey County shelter in place health order, according to the Monterey…
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Man suspected of burglarizing Watsonville company making hand sanitizer arrested
A man suspected of burglarizing a Watsonville company that has been producing hand sanitizer during the coronavirus…
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A Monterey woman is facing attempted murder charges in connection to a domestic violence-related…
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Marina man arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit prescription drugs
A Marina man is behind bars after the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said he was selling counterfeit prescription…
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Burglary at Scotts Valley liquor store caught on camera
Leo’s Scotts Valley Liquor Store was burglarized overnight, and police are asking community members to come forward with any…
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Two people cited in Santa Cruz for reportedly driving on beach, not sheltering in place
Santa Cruz police cited two people for reportedly driving on a beach and not sheltering in…
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Teens arrested in connection to suspected gang-related shooting, resident hit by bullet in home
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION) One adult and four teens were arrested after a shooting that the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office believes is…
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Witness helps Marina Police catch suspects in attempted vehicle theft
Two people were arrested on suspicion of trying to steal a vehicle after a community member reported it and gave information leading to the…
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Man arrested in connection to at least three Watsonville burglaries
Police arrested a man in connection to at least three Watsonville burglaries…
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Santa Cruz police investigate shooting, find suspected drug dealer
Police in Santa Cruz are investigating a shooting that left a man with multiple gunshot wounds, and during the investigation, officers arrested a…
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Investigators now search for two dogs not returned after training, Soquel man charged
A Soquel man has been arrested after the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said he offered to train a friend’s dog and did not return…
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Santa Cruz County deputies return two stolen vehicles to owners
Two vehicles have been reunited with their owners after Santa Cruz County deputies found them Thursday…
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Santa Cruz Police: Man arrested for reportedly trying to rob person at knife point at ATM
A Santa Cruz County man was arrested for reportedly trying to rob a man at knife point at a Santa Cruz…
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Hollister police looking for man suspected of taking wallet containing birth certificates, hundreds of dollars
Hollister police are asking for the community’s help as officers try to find a man suspected of taking a…
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Man arrested after reportedly deliberately hitting Salinas police vehicle, violating Shelter in Place
Salinas police arrested a man after he reportedly led officers on a chase, deliberately hit a patrol car, resisted arrest and violated the Shelter in…
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Man arrested for allegedly breaking into Santa Cruz Pawn
Santa Cruz police said a man was arrestedfor allegedly breaking into Santa Cruz…
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Police seeing more students fall victim to employment scams
UC Santa Cruz police said law enforcement around the country is seeing more students becoming victims of online employment…
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Salinas police arrest suspects in masked robbery at Verizon store
Salinas police arrested three men for reportedly robbing a Verizon store while wearing masks and confronting an employee with a…
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14-year-old girl arrested for allegedly breaking into Salinas home
A 14-year-old girl was arrested after police said she broke into a home while the family was sleeping…
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Man arrested, charged with murder after Live Oak stabbing
A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing in Live Oak over the weekend.…
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Police: Off-duty Hollister officer stops reckless driver
Hollister police said one of their officers stopped a reckless driver who reached speeds of nearly 100 mph while…
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Holifield found guilty of 1998 rape, murder of Seaside girl
Charles Holifield, the man accused of raping and murdering a Seaside girl in 1998, was found guilty in a non-jury…
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Sheriff’s Office: Man facing 99 child sex abuse charges may have more potential victims on Central Coast
A South Lake Tahoe resident was arrested on 99 counts of charges related to child sex abuse, and investigators there may be more potential…
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Hollister man found guilty of wife’s 2017 murder
A Hollister man was found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder in connection to his wife’s death, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s…
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Santa Cruz Police: Officers sneak up on burglary suspects to catch them
Santa Cruz police said officers caught two suspected burglars by lying in wait and sneaking up on…
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Woman arrested for allegedly trying to break into Scotts Valley home
A woman was arrested Wednesday morning after she reportedly tried to break into a home in Scotts…
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Watsonville driver arrested on DUI charges in connection to major injury crash
A Watsonville woman was arrested on DUI charges in connection to a crash that left a man with major…
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Watsonville Police looking for suspect after shots fired on Jeanette Way
A shooting investigation is underway in Watsonville after police said a gunman opened fire on a 48-year-old man Sunday afternoon. Watsonville Police…
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Three arrested following string of burglaries in Marina
Marina Police say three men have been arrested, suspected of various crimes. Officers say they were patrolling various parts of the city due to an…
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Teenager beaten nearly unconscious in Hollister gang attack
HOLLISTER, Calif. A 16-year old teenager is recovering from traumatic injuries after being the victim of what police describe as a vicious gang…
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Salinas Police investigating shooting incident
UPDATE 5:58: Salinas Police say a male in his 20s was shot multiple times. Witnesses say two men were seen running away and getting into a dark…
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DA determines Gilroy officers lawfully shot Garlic Festival shooter
The Santa Clara County District Attorney has ruled three Gilroy Police officers lawfully shot the Garlic Festival shooter before he killed himself.…
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Watsonville Police release info on possible vehicle of interest in attempted kidnapping
Watsonville Police say they’ve found surveillance video that reveals a vehicle possibly linked to an attempted kidnapping. The vehicle pictured is a…
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Suspect on the run calls 911 to lure Santa Cruz deputies away from him–didn’t work
A man is behind bars this morning after attempts to distract law enforcement while pursuing him for outstanding warrants. Around 3:30 p.m. yesterday,…
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reminds public about noise ordinance
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public about changes to the noise ordinance. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors passed…
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