Salinas Police: Woman arrested on identity theft charges after allegedly buying car, totaling it
Salinas police said a woman was arrested on suspicion of identity theft at a car…
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Hollister Police responds to multiple calls involving guns and juveniles over a busy weekend
HOLLSITER, Calif. (KION) A busy weekend started for the Hollister Police Department on Thursday, July 15. Police responded to several calls involving…
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King City police investigate attempted murder on N. Vanderhurst Avenue
King City police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an attempted murder that happened on N. Vanderhurst…
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Man killed in shooting on Fremont Street in Salinas
Salinas police are investigating a shooting that led to a man’s death on Fremont…
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Monterey and Hollister police arrest man accused of trying to entice young children with candy
Monterey Police Department responded to a call at Dennis the Menace Park about an older man attempting to entice young children into his vehicle with…
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Teen arrested on suspicion of throwing illegal firework into public restroom in San Juan Bautista
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of throwing an illegal exploding firework into a public restroom in San Juan Bautista, according to…
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Sheriff’s Office busts butane honey oil lab on Chualar Canyon Road
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said an illegal butane honey oil lab was found while detectives were serving a search warrant…
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Los Gatos man accused of having ‘cop killer’ bullets, racist writings
A Los Gatos Man is facing multiple charges after Campbell police reportedly found him prowling outside of a…
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Salinas police ask for help finding bicycle theft suspect
Salinas police are asking for help as they try to find the suspect in a bicycle…
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Man arrested on suspicion of stabbing girlfriend to death in Watsonville
The Watsonville Police Department says a 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his girlfriend to death at an apartment complex…
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Driver arrested for allegedly leading Salinas police on chase, having ghost gun in vehicle
A man has been arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly led officers on a chase and was found with concealed loaded guns, including a ghost…
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Judge denies adding rape charges in Kristin Smart case
A judge has denied a prosecutor’s bid to file rape charges against the man accused of killing California college student Kristin Smart, who went…
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DA: More than 7,000 lbs of illegal cannabis plants destroyed in Monterey County enforcement operations
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that over the last 8 days, it has worked with law enforcement agencies to do cannabis…
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Salinas man accused of stabbing roommate during fight
Salinas police said a man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed his roommate during a fight Tuesday…
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Driver arrested after leading Salinas police officers on chase, causing AMTRAK delays
Salinas police said a driver has been arrested after leading officers on a…
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Some fireworks stolen from Watsonville football and cheer organization found
Some of the safe and sane fireworks stolen from a local football and cheer organization have been found, according to Watsonville…
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Prunedale man sentenced to 9 years in prison for assault
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) Severiano Negrete, Jr., 25, was sentenced to 9 years in state prison for assault causing great bodily injury and attempting…
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One person transported to hospital following shooting on East Alisal
Salinas police say one person has been transported to a hospital following a shooting Monday…
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Salinas Police Department investigating hit-and-run
The vehicle vs. pedestrian collision happened at North Sanborn Road and Freedom Parkway early Sunday morning.…
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Sacramento men arrested in connection to catalytic converter thefts on the central coast
Two men have been booked into the Monterey County Jail in connection to a number of catalytic converter thefts.…
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Ben Lomond woman accused of hitting deputy with patrol car sentenced to prison
Ben Lomond resident Jessica May Lowe has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after she was convicted of multiple felony charges, including assault…
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Salinas man gets prison time for possessing, distributing child pornography while on parole
Salinas resident Jose Nunez has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing and distributing child…
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Scotts Valley Police: Mail thieves caught on camera
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The Scotts Valley Police Department said two suspects broke into a locked facility early Thursday morning and stole…
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Special Report: Law enforcement shares concerns about funding cuts while groups call for focus on prevention
Spending for law enforcement has undergone cuts and is not what it used to…
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San Jose man sentenced to prison for murder of Salinas resident
A San Jose man, Luis Enrique Lamas-Escalante, has been sentenced to serve 60-years-to-life in prison for the murder of Salinas resident Santos…
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Fireworks stolen from local football and cheer organization
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) On Sunday morning, the Watsonville Jr. Wildcatz Football and Cheer team discovered thousands of dollars worth of fireworks…
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Santa Cruz police investigate catalytic converter theft followed by shooting
Santa Cruz police are looking for two suspects in connection to a catalytic converter theft followed by a shooting on Frederick…
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Greenfield man sentenced to 4 years in prison for domestic violence
Cosme Gonzalez, 27, was sentenced to 4 years in state prison for injuring his girlfriend and violating a protective order, both of which are…
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Man arrested after allegedly leading Watsonville police on chase, crashing into parked vehicles
A 60-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly led Watsonville police officers on a short chase and crashed into parked…
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King City residents accused of endangering children during fight with family members
A man and woman from King City have been arrested on multiple charges following a fight with family members on the Fourth of…
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Santa Cruz police identify victim of homicide after suspect turns himself in
Santa Cruz police have identified the victim of a homicide that is believed to have happened in an RV on Soquel Avenue last…
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Watsonville Police: Department window shot, illegal fireworks seized over holiday weekend
Watsonville police said they had a busy holiday weekend with reports of illegal fireworks, crashes and vandalism at the department…
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Armed man killed by police during Paso Robles barricade
Police say a man who fired at officers after barricading himself in a Paso Robles apartment was shot and killed by a SWAT team early Tuesday. Police…
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Santa Cruz street vendors cited for camping
Santa Cruz Police Department cited three people from Antioch for remaining on the beach after…
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Fireworks set Watsonville home on fire
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Neighbors are being credited with alerting a family after their home went up in flames Sunday night. Firefighters say the…
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Salinas Police: Juvenile shot during large party
A 17-year-old is expected to be okay after Salinas Police say he was shot multiple times at a large party in…
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Santa Cruz man turns himself in for unreported homicide
Santa Cruz Police Officers responded to the man’s claims and confirmed the homicide happened in an RV parked near 900 Soquel Avenue on Monday, June…
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Police investigating theft from Watsonville Jr. Wildcatz Football and Cheer firework stand
The Watsonville Police Department is investigating the theft of thousands of dollars worth of safe and sane fireworks from the Watsonville Jr.…
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Hollister Police Department debuts new drone program this 4th of July weekend
The Hollister Police Department is debuting their new UAV Drone Program, which will help monitor the use of illegal fireworks this weekend.…
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Small vegetation fire in Seaside possibly caused by fireworks
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Seaside Fire Department responded to a small vegetation fire near Bill’s Monterey Custom Motorcycles on Del Monte…
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Salinas man sentenced to life in prison for stabbing ex-girlfriend
Donovan Johnson was sentenced to serve 18 years to life at the California Department of Correction and…
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A woman who says she was groped by Bill Cosby reacts to his release from prison
SAN ANSELMO, Calif. (KION & KPIX) A woman who said she was groped by Bill Cosby at a tennis tournament in Pebble Beach in 1973, expresses anger…
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Man arrested at a Northridge Mall drive-thru for several gun-related charges
Salinas Police officers responded to a call Tuesday evening about a customer at a drive-thru handling a handgun in plain view of other customers in…
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California moves to phase out its state-run youth prisons
California is phasing out its state-run youth prisons and shifting the burden to…
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Police: Man with stolen vehicle injures officer in Salinas
Salinas police said a man has been arrested on several charges after he was caught with a stolen…
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Scotts Valley police seek community help to identify mail theft suspect
Scotts Valley police are asking for the community’s help as officers try to identify a mail theft…
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Preliminary hearing for man accused of killing Sheriff’s Sergeant waived
A preliminary hearing for Steven Carrillo was waived Monday, according to the Santa Cruz Superior…
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Salinas Police: Man shot to death at a party
Authorities are investigating a homicide that happened at a party in Salinas, Saturday night.…
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Seaside Police enforces zero tolerance policy for the possession and use of illegal fireworks
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) With Fourth of July holiday just a few days away, the Seaside Police Department says it will be strictly enforcing firework…
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Salinas Police Department open homicide investigation into fatal shooting of young man
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) The Salinas Police Department has opened a homicide investigation into the shooting death of a young man on Tuscany Way…
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