Crime Archives

Harvey Weinstein indicted on new sex crimes charges in LA

January 6, 2020 11:15 AM The Associated Press

Prosecutors say Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on new sex crime charges in Los Angeles, just as his trial on separate rape and sexual assault…

Police: Woman arrested with ghost rifle in Sand City

January 6, 2020 11:04 AM Avery Johnson

A woman who police said had a ghost rifle was arrested in Sand…

Man arrested after reportedly trying to run girlfriend off the road

January 5, 2020 10:39 PM KION546 News Team

A man is in custody after allegedly trying to run his girlfriend off the road in…

NorCal Sheriff’s Office searching for information about murder of former Santa Cruz County resident

January 3, 2020 11:54 AM Avery Johnson

The Siskyou County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding the person or persons responsible for the murder of a former Santa Cruz County…

PD: Information wanted in 2018 Greenfield homicide

January 2, 2020 8:07 PM Aaron Groff

GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION) The Greenfield Police Department says they are still investigating the 2018 killing of 16-year-old Luis Cuevas Gonzales. On…

Seaside Police: 2 dogs quarantined following brutal attacks

January 2, 2020 5:32 PM Megan Meier

A family of three is regaining strength, Thursday. “We are able to bring our dog back out and not have to worry about it,” said Seaside resident,…

King City man arrested for allegedly stealing tools from work truck

January 2, 2020 3:59 PM Avery Johnson

A King City man was arrested for burglary after a business owner reported tools taken from a work…

Three new projectile attacks, including incident near Las Lomas

December 31, 2019 3:15 PM Aaron Groff

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 12/31/19 10:46 p.m. Frustration is growing among drivers and locals after three more cars were hit by projectiles…

Palma High School, Diocese of Monterey sued for alleged clergy sexual assault

January 2, 2020 11:18 AM Avery Johnson

Attorneys from Jeff Anderson & Associates announced Wednesday that Palma High School and the Diocese of Monterey are being sued for alleged clergy…

Police: Man arrested on gun, resisting arrest charges after foot chase

January 2, 2020 3:35 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police said officers arrested a gang member after he led them on a foot chase on New Year’s…

Suspect in officer-involved shooting, Chinatown shooting pleads not guilty

January 1, 2020 3:18 PM Avery Johnson

Daniel Macias-Victoria, the suspect in a Gonzales-area officer-involved shooting and a Salinas Chinatown-area shooting, made his first appearance in…

Sheriff’s Office investigating Felton vehicle break-ins

January 2, 2020 11:58 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of several vehicle break-ins early Thursday morning in…

San Jose CHP officer hospitalized after possible drug exposure

January 1, 2020 1:14 PM Avery Johnson

A San Jose CHP officer was hospitalized after a possible drug exposure during a traffic stop Wednesday…

Multiple arrests, no major incidents during Santa Cruz New Year celebration

January 1, 2020 10:43 AM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police made multiple arrests during the Countdown Celebration Tuesday night, but said there were no major…

King City arson investigation

December 31, 2019 2:57 PM Aaron Groff

KING CITY, Calif. (KION) The King City Police Department is investigating an early Tuesday morning fire involving three cars. Police and the King…

Central Coast safe ride options this New Year’s

December 31, 2019 1:45 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) We all know the important line- “drive sober or get pulled over.” This year make sure that if you are drinking during your New…

No arrests made yet for Tushar Atre’s murder on reward deadline

December 30, 2019 1:32 PM Avery Johnson, Elisha Machado

Monday is the reward deadline for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved with the kidnapping and murder of Tushar…

New use of deadly force bills to take effect Wednesday

December 30, 2019 5:25 PM Avery Johnson

Two new use of force bills will take effect in California on Jan. 1 to determine whether use of deadly force is…

Santa Cruz County sees spike in vehicle burglaries

December 30, 2019 11:47 AM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said it has seen a spike in vehicle burglaries this holiday…

Del Rey Oaks burglary suspect arrested at condos on Christmas Eve

December 30, 2019 11:23 AM Avery Johnson

A burglary suspect was arrested after Del Rey Oaks police responded to a report of someone driving a stolen golf cart in the Oaks Condominiums on…

Twenty cars involved in Aptos street racing incident

December 30, 2019 10:49 AM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz CHP issued multiple citations after about 20 cars were caught apparently trying to have a speed contest on Highway…

Victim identified in deadly Hollister hit-and-run

December 24, 2019 8:27 PM Aaron Groff, Elisha Machado

Hollister residents are concerned for their safety after a 20-year-old woman was killed in a hit and run Monday…

California jails use kinder approach to solitary confinement

December 26, 2019 1:46 PM Liliana Duarte

SACRAMENTO (AP) – An inmate in solitary confinement at a California jail was refusing to leave his cell. The jailers’ usual response: Send an…

Wild chase leads to package theft arrest

December 25, 2019 10:58 AM Ron Keller

DURHAM, Calif. (AP) – Northern California authorities may have helped save the holidays for dozens of people by arresting a couple who allegedly…

“Suspicious circumstances” investigation shuts down Santa Cruz street

December 23, 2019 8:07 PM Aaron Groff

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz Police closed off the area as they served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Pennsylvania…

Salinas homicide rate shows dramatic decline

December 20, 2019 10:39 PM Megan Meier

Police are still putting together the pieces of a shooting in Salinas, Thursday night.…

Man accused of sexually assaulting child with special needs appears in court

December 19, 2019 4:24 PM Avery Johnson, Drew Andre, Josh Kristianto

A man accused of making an autistic child orally copulate him in a restroom at a Salinas restaurant appeared in court…

Salinas man sentenced for robbing two women at gunpoint

December 20, 2019 5:37 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas man was sentenced to 19 years and four months in prison for robbing two women at…

Castroville man sentenced to prison for drug sales

December 20, 2019 5:09 PM Avery Johnson

A Castroville man will spend eight years in prison after he was caught with drugs for the third…

Seaside man sentenced to prison for strangling girlfriend

December 20, 2019 4:44 PM Avery Johnson

A Seaside man has been sentenced to two years in prison for strangling his…

Police look for suspects in credit card theft at Salinas gym

December 20, 2019 1:24 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are looking for two people they believe stole credit cards at a local gym and used them to buy…

Suspect in Chinatown shooting charged with attempted murder of a police officer

December 20, 2019 11:26 AM Avery Johnson

The suspect in a Chinatown-area attempted murder has been charged with three counts of attempted murder of a police…

Suspect in Chinatown attempted homicide in critical condition after officer-involved shooting

December 11, 2019 9:50 PM KION546 News Team, Drew Andre

Police tell KION the suspect in Monday morning’s attempted homicide in the Chinatown area is in critical condition after an officer-involved…

Police respond to reports of shooting at Oklahoma City mall

December 19, 2019 2:45 PM The Associated Press

Oklahoma City police said they are responding to a report of a shooting at Penn Square Mall.…

San Francisco State main campus closed for bomb threat

December 19, 2019 3:04 PM Avery Johnson

San Francisco State University’s main campus was closed and at least one residential building was evacuated after a bomb threat Thursday afternoon,…

Six suspected unlicensed contractors busted in Carmel as part of statewide sting

December 19, 2019 10:16 AM Avery Johnson

Six suspected unlicensed contractors were busted in Carmel as part of a statewide operation, according to the Contractors State License…

Driver wanted for Watsonville hit-and-run turns himself in

December 18, 2019 4:55 PM Avery Johnson

Driver wanted for Watsonville hit-and-run turns himself…

Woman accused of burglarizing multiple homes and businesses arrested in Watsonville

December 18, 2019 11:42 AM Avery Johnson, Megan Meier

Watsonville police arrested a woman accused of burglarizing at least eight homes and businesses in a three-day…

Man stuffs shrimp down pants in California grocery thefts

December 18, 2019 2:32 PM The Associated Press

Police say a thief stuffed 30 bags of frozen shrimp down his pants in back-to-back burglaries of a Southern California grocery store.…

Police: Norteno gang member arrested in connection to bank robbery, attempted murder of police officer

December 18, 2019 1:55 PM Avery Johnson

Police said a suspected Norteno gang member was arrested in connection to a Pleasanton bank robbery and attempted murder of a police officer based on…