Crime Archives

38-year-old man in “serious condition” after Salinas shooting

February 24, 2021 10:38 AM Victor Guzman

Salinas Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night that left one man in serious…

Additional suspect sought in January shooting near Winkle Avenue

February 24, 2021 12:42 PM Victor Guzman

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an additional suspect involved in a shooting at the 2500 block of Soquel Drive near Winkle…

Watsonville shooting victim dies of injuries days later

February 23, 2021 3:08 PM Avery Johnson

The Watsonville Police Department says a 46-year-old shot on the levee at the end of Walker Street has died of his…

Salinas man found guilty of molesting two 10-year-old girls

February 23, 2021 12:44 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office says a Salinas man was found guilty by a jury of molesting two 10-year-old…

Police identify victim of homicide on Great Island Street

February 23, 2021 11:32 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police have identified the victim of a homicide that happened on Great Island Street last…

Salinas man suspected of killing girlfriend enters plea

February 22, 2021 3:36 PM Avery Johnson

A Salinas man accused of killing his girlfriend at a home on Great Island Street entered a plea during a court appearance…

More than 20 citations issued in Salinas street racing operation

February 22, 2021 11:34 AM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department said it has received complaints from businesses and residents about reckless drivers in…

Santa Cruz residents help bike chop shop cleanup

February 22, 2021 6:46 AM Carina Nocon

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) East and Westside neighborhoods got together over the weekend to help clean up bike chop shops in Santa…

Hollister man faces several felony charges surrounding drugs, weapons production and vehicle theft

February 21, 2021 3:51 PM Amelia Rosenberg

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) A man is facing several felony charges after stealing a car and being found in possession of a firearm manufacturing tool as…

Two people treated for gunshot wounds after attempted homicide

February 20, 2021 10:32 AM Amelia Rosenberg

ne man and one woman are being treated for gunshot wounds after an attempted homicide in the Denny’s parking lot on North Main Street Friday night.…

Vehicle theft suspects caught in Monterey County after pursuit ends in crash

February 18, 2021 2:31 PM Victor Guzman

Three people are in custody after engaging in a vehicle pursuit with Monterey County Sheriff’s Office deputies Thursday morning in a car that was…

Suspect arrested on manslaughter charge in connection to Green Valley Road shooting

February 17, 2021 12:32 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police said they have arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting on S. Green Valley Road that left one person…

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's investigating Wednesday shooting

Suspect arrested in connection to January shooting on Soquel Drive

February 17, 2021 1:01 PM Avery Johnson

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened on Soquel Drive in…

Two arrested in connection to murder of missing Salinas man after body found

February 17, 2021 10:42 AM Avery Johnson

Two people have been arrested in connection to the murder of a missing man after his body was…

San Jose man faces multiple charges after domestic violence incident, police chase in Santa Cruz

February 17, 2021 2:03 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police say a San Jose man has been arrested following an incident early Wednesday…

La Policía de Watsonville investiga tres tiroteos que ocurrieron en un periodo de 48 horas

February 17, 2021 9:53 AM KION Intern

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Detectives con el Departamento de Policía de Watsonville, están investigando tres tiroteos que ocurrieron en la ciudad…

Watsonville police investigate three shootings within 48 hours

February 16, 2021 11:48 AM Avery Johnson

Detectives with the Watsonville Police Department are investigating three shootings that happened within 48 hours in the…

Detectives investigate Aptos flower vendor robbery

February 16, 2021 5:24 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said detectives are investigating a robbery that happened in Aptos…

Captain pleads not guilty to manslaughter in boat fire

February 16, 2021 4:03 PM The Associated Press

The captain of a scuba diving boat that burned and sank off the California coast, killing 34 people, pleaded…

Man arrested in Hollister on DUI, drug sales charges

February 16, 2021 3:40 PM Avery Johnson

The Hollister Police Department said a man has been arrested on charges related to DUI and drug…

Garbage truck driver charged in deadly California fire

February 16, 2021 2:45 PM The Associated Press

Prosecutors have charged a garbage truck driver suspected of dumping burning trash that sparked…

Salinas police search for two people accused of using stolen bank cards

February 16, 2021 1:58 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are looking for two people accused of buying items with a stolen bank…

Two men arrested in connection to deadly 2017 shooting

February 14, 2021 4:14 PM Amelia Rosenberg

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Two men have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred in January 2017. 27-year-old Ryan Meza and…

Two people injured in Watsonville shooting

February 14, 2021 8:25 PM Elisha Machado

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office confirmed two people were injured in a shooting in Watsonville Sunday night.…

Salinas Police Department investigating animal abuse incident

February 13, 2021 5:47 PM Amelia Rosenberg

The Salinas Police Department has opened up an investigation into an incident of animal abuse that occurred in the Monte Bella area of the city…

Four people arrested in connection to Salinas shooting

February 12, 2021 2:57 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said four people were arrested on multiple charges while officers investigated a…

Marina man wanted for allegedly battering woman, threatening to shoot her

February 12, 2021 1:06 PM Avery Johnson

Marina police are looking for a man wanted on domestic violence, brandishing a handgun, being a felon…

Thousands of pounds of drugs seized, 44 people charged in South Bay drug investigation

February 11, 2021 11:39 AM Avery Johnson

In a joint press conference, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, FBI, DEA and other agencies announced that…

Sheriff’s Office: Big Sur man arrested for possession of child pornography

February 11, 2021 5:21 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said a Big Sur man has been arrested for possession of…

Marina man wanted in connection to police chase, hit and run

February 11, 2021 4:22 PM Avery Johnson

Marina police say they are looking for a man who hit parked cars and led officers on a chase early Thursday…

Capitola police search for suspect in package theft

February 11, 2021 3:47 PM Avery Johnson

The Capitola Police Department is asking for help finding a package theft…

Santa Cruz County officials warn against electrical meter tampering, bypassing

February 11, 2021 1:26 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz County officials said they have seen several instances of electrical tampering and…

Seaside police see uptick in shootings in recent months

February 10, 2021 10:47 AM Avery Johnson, Josh Kristianto

The Seaside Police Department reports that it has seen more shootings recently, and they are asking for…

Pacific Grove man found guilty of multiple felony domestic violence charges

February 10, 2021 3:20 PM Avery Johnson

A jury has found a Pacific Grove man guilty of four felony domestic-violence related charges,…

Stolen credit cards, catalytic converter found in vehicle during traffic stop

February 10, 2021 1:23 PM Avery Johnson

Two men were arrested in Santa Cruz County Tuesday night after several stolen and…

Salinas man sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for child molestation

February 9, 2021 4:32 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said 64-year-old Juan Salvador-Rivera of Salinas will serve…

Marina man arrested in connection to armed robbery at 7-Eleven

February 9, 2021 3:41 PM Avery Johnson

A Marina man is facing several charges after he was arrested in connection to an armed robbery at a…

Las Lomas man arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from boys, investigators suspect more victims

February 9, 2021 2:21 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on suspicion of soliciting sex from young boys,…

Shooting at health care clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, leaves 5 injured

February 9, 2021 10:48 AM CNN

Law enforcement agencies said they are responding to a shooting at a health care facility in Buffalo, Minnesota, on…

Salinas driver arrested on hit and run, DUI charges

February 9, 2021 11:17 AM Avery Johnson

A Salinas driver has been arrested and is facing hit and run, DUI and weapon-related charges following an incident Monday…

Pacific Grove Police: 11 catalytic converter thefts reported over the last two weeks

February 8, 2021 9:44 PM Dominoe Ibarra

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The Pacific Grove Police Department has received reports of 11 catalytic converter thefts over the last two weeks.…

Jewish frat at California school vandalized with swastikas

February 8, 2021 6:02 PM The Associated Press

Police are investigating after swastikas and other anti-Semitic graffiti were spray-painted on…

Man arrested for armed robbery in Marina

February 8, 2021 7:04 AM Carina Nocon

MARINA, Calif. (KION) A man is now in jail after being suspected of robbing a 7-Eleven store while reportedly brandishing a knife in Marina.…

French bulldog puppy taken in San Francisco robbery

February 5, 2021 3:19 PM Avery Johnson

The San Francisco Police Department is looking for a puppy that was stolen while out on a walk with its…

Salinas man sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of girlfriend’s daughter

February 5, 2021 2:11 PM Avery Johnson

A Monterey County judge has sentenced a Salinas man to 16 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to…

Vehicle, apartment building hit by gunfire on Benito Street

February 5, 2021 1:08 PM Avery Johnson

Soledad police said officers are investigating a shooting that happened on Benito Street Thursday…

Suspect caught on camera taking package from Hollister home

February 5, 2021 12:19 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister police are working to identify a suspect accused of stealing a…

Salinas police search for suspect accused of using stolen credit card

February 5, 2021 12:00 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said they are looking for a…

Castroville man arrested on stolen property, drug, and firearm charges

February 5, 2021 6:41 AM Carina Nocon

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Deputies with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man at a traffic stop after an investigation that lasted…

UPDATE: Suspect believed to have made threats against mall identified as Seaside resident

February 3, 2021 5:34 PM Avery Johnson, Aaron Groff

San Jose police said they have arrested a suspect after he streamed information on social media…