158 people arrested, sex trafficking victim recovered at ‘super spreader’ party in Los Angeles County
Days after vowing to target coronavirus super spreader events, the Los Angeles County sheriff announced 158 arrests tied to an…
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88-year-old pedestrian treated for major injuries after Aptos crash
An 88-year-old Aptos man is being treated for major injuries after the California Highway Patrol said he was hit by a…
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Police search for two people accused of taking hundreds in found cash at Safeway
Salinas police are looking for two people who left the Safeway on North Main with hundreds of dollars in cash that they…
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Man treated for major injuries resulting from hit and run crash
A man is being treated for major injuries resulting from a hit and run crash in Gilroy, and police are still looking for the…
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Suspect arrested in connection to 1995 cold case murder in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to a cold case…
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Man arrested on possession of stolen vehicle charge for third time
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a man found with a stolen vehicle, and it is not…
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Police investigate attempted homicide near Sanborn and Laurel
Salinas police are investigating a shooting near N. Sanborn Road and E. Laurel Drive that left one person with a gunshot…
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Man recovering from injuries following Santa Cruz shooting
A man is recovering after a shooting in Santa Cruz, and police are working to learn more about what…
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Monterey police search for suspect accused of pointing gun at pedestrian, demanding money
Monterey police are working to find a person accused of attempting to rob a pedestrian by pointing a gun at him and demanding…
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Man arrested after Salinas PD say K-9 finds well hidden firearm during traffic stop
SALINAS, Calif. (KION)–Salinas Police say one man is behind bars following a traffic stop. Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF)…
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Former Central Coast nonprofit director sentenced to prison for embezzlement
The former Executive Director and President of Central Coast Kids & Families, a nonprofit that provides services…
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US Attorney: Suspected boogaloo member arrested during Carrillo investigation for enticing minor to engage in sexual activity
A suspected member of the boogaloo movement has been arrested in the Bay Area for allegedly enticing a 15-year-old…
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Monterey man arrested in connection to burglary at business on Mandeville Court
A man is facing burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools and drug possession charges…
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California paid $400 million in jobless benefits to inmates
California sent about $400 million in fraudulent unemployment benefit payments to state prisoners, a state official…
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California boat captain indicted in fire that killed 34
The captain of a scuba diving boat that caught fire and sank off the coast of California last year, killing 34 people who…
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Police search for suspect accused of stealing man’s wallet in Safeway restroom
Del Rey Oaks police are asking for help as they try to find a suspect accused of stealing a wallet and using the…
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Salinas police look for suspect accused of using credit cards in lost wallet
Salinas police are looking for a person accused of using credit cards that were in a lost…
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Woman found dead in Las Lomas
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman in Las…
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Woman arrested after stabbing in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Police arrested a 19-year-old after a stabbing at a public parking lot on Front Street Friday…
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Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to federal criminal charges related to nation’s opioid crisis
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three federal criminal charges related to the company’s role in creating…
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Salinas police search for high-speed chase suspect
The Salinas Police Department is asking for help as they try to identify a man accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen…
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Suspect with child arrested in connection to Salinas carjacking
A man has been arrested on carjacking and child endangerment charges after an incident Monday…
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Soledad Police: Two arrested for having illegal guns with help of multiple law enforcement agencies
Two people have been arrested in Soledad for having illegal guns, according to police, during a search involving…
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Monterey police search for man accused of groping jogger on rec trail
Police in Monterey are searching for a suspect accused of groping a female jogger on the recreation…
Continue ReadingScams targeting elderly community members reported in Santa Cruz County
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to be vigilant after it received two reports over the past week of…
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Two people arrested after armed robbery during Offer Up transaction in Salinas
Two Stockton residents have been arrested after an Offer Up transaction turned into an armed robbery in…
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Man arrested for operating suspected chop shop in Watsonville
A man has been arrested for operating a suspected chop shop in Watsonville Monday…
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Police identify man killed in Saturday night shooting in Salinas
The Salinas Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred on the 800 block of Del Monte Avenue Saturday…
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Man accused of sexually assaulting teen he met on Snapchat
A San Jose man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a Monterey County teen he met on…
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Illinois teen charged in protest slayings posts $2M bail
A 17-year-old from Illinois who is charged with killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin and whose case…
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Multiple people wounded in active shooting at mall near Milwaukee
An “active shooting incident” erupted at a mall near Milwaukee Friday, leaving multiple people wounded,…
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Monterey County DA’s Office will not file perjury charges against former domestic violence witness
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said it has finished its investigation into the testimony of one of its…
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Scotts Valley carjacking suspect arrested
Scotts Valley police said they have arrested a carjacking suspect who was found with marijuana and…
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Man arrested after police say he tried to toss backpack with guns and drugs
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION)–Soledad Police say when they were doing parole and probation compliance checks, Damian Guerrero tried to run from officers.…
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Memorials vandalized at Greenfield cemetery
Flowers, statues and crosses at memorials in the Greenfield cemetery were left scattered and desecrated, prompting a Greenfield Police…
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Pacific Grove man convicted on child molestation charges
A Pacific Grove man has been convicted on child molestation charges after a jury found he had continuously molested a 10-year-old…
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Caught on Camera: Two people seen stealing catalytic converter in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help as they try to find two suspects accused of stealing a…
Continue ReadingUCSC police warn of scam offering work assistance, internships to students
The UC Santa Cruz Police Department and ITS Information Security are warning of a scam offering part time…
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Sheriff’s Office: Driver leads law enforcement on chase from Salinas to Morgan Hill
The driver of a stolen vehicle has been arrested after a chase that crossed county lines, according to the Monterey…
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Sheriff’s Office: Watsonville man admits to series of burglaries in San Juan Bautista
A Watsonville man has admitting committing a series of burglaries in San Juan Bautista, according to…
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Bigfoot statue stolen from Felton museum found
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding Bigfoot, but not the…
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Salinas police respond to shooting on Bellehaven Street
Salinas Police were at the scene of a shooting on Bellehaven Street Wednesday evening.…
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Man arrested on gun-related charges at Salinas Motel 6
A man who police believe was under the influence of drugs was arrested Wednesday on several gun-related…
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Scotts Valley Police: Drugs, burglary tools and stolen mail found during traffic stop
Two people have been arrested in Scotts Valley on felony charges after a traffic stop Tuesday…
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Houston police arrest suspect in killing of officer responding to a call for help on his way to work
Houston police arrested a suspect in Monday’s fatal shooting of an officer, the fourth officer in the department killed since December of last year…
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Man convicted in Santa Cruz County of transporting, selling controlled substance pardoned by Governor
A man has received a full pardon from Gov. Gavin Newsom for a crime he committed in…
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Police: Woman posing as FBI agent sought free fast food
Police have jailed a woman in Georgia accused of pretending to be an FBI agent to score a free fast-food meal, saying…
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Gilroy couple accused of ‘enslaving’ man, forcing him to live and work in store for no pay
A Gilroy couple is facing human trafficking charges after they were accused of locking a man in a liquor store, forcing him…
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Monterey police look for suspect accused of cashing a stolen check
The Monterey Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of fraudulently cashing a stolen…
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One of four suspects arrested in connection to Salinas armed robbery
A man has been arrested on armed robbery-related charges in connection to an incident early Sunday…
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