Police looking for suspects in burglary at Judy Wyant Antiques
Police are looking for two people suspected of burglarizing Judy Wyant Antiques in Santa Cruz early Friday…
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Nine vehicles hit with projectiles on Highways 101, 156 since Friday
PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) Max Villalobos thought it would never happen to him. “All I heard was a loud thump. It went ‘boom’ when it hit…
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Two arrested in connection to vehicle burglaries after chase ending in Gilroy
Two men were arrested in connection to vehicle burglaries at the Del Monte Shopping Center after a chase ending in…
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One person wounded in Chinatown-area shooting
Salinas Police are investigating a shooting in the Chinatown-area of…
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Suspect in murder of 16-year-old arrested on Cherokee Drive
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of Salinas police, arrested a man suspected of shooting and killing a 16-year-old San Joaquin boy…
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Shots fired near “Boardwalk area” Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION)- No arrests have been made following a shooting near the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. On Tuesday around 9 p.m., Santa Cruz Police…
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Prosecution not seeking death penalty for man accused of killing 13-year-old in 1998
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will not seek the death penalty for the man accused of kidnapping and killing Christina Williams in…
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Salinas woman found guilty of threatening man, residential burglary
A Salinas woman was found guilty of several charges after her teen children infiltrated a closed pool and she threatened the man who tried to call…
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Six killed, including officer, after shooting in Jersey City
More than one police officer was shot while responding to a report of an active shooter in Jersey City, the CBS affiliate in New…
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Meth found using new body scanner at Santa Cruz County Jail
At least three contraband items have been found using the new body scanner at the Santa Cruz County Jail since it was installed last week, according…
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Police investigating suspected gang shooting in Santa Cruz
Police in Santa Cruz are investigating a shooting they believe was…
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Salinas tied as 43rd deadliest city in 2018
Salinas is tied as the 43rd deadliest city in the country, according to 2018 murder rates in 65 major U.S.…
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Salinas gang member found guilty of 2015 murder
A Salinas Norteno gang member was found guilty of a 2015 murder by a…
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Stolen van containing at least 25 rescue dogs found in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (KION) A pet transport van carrying between 25 and 30 rescue dogs was found by police after it was stolen in Fremont. The D&J Pet…
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Three arrested for weapons violations in Salinas
Three people were arrested in Salinas over the weekend after they were found with guns they were not supposed to…
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Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting child with special needs
A man is behind bars on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child with special needs and violating his…
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Did an escaped Monterey County inmate create the hole in the ceiling? Defense says no proof
One of two inmates who escaped from the Monterey County Jail last month had a preliminary hearing…
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Police investigating death of Salinas man as homicide
Salinas police are investigating the death of a transient man who died from complications after a possible…
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Discipline recommended for UCSC professor accused of discrimination, sexual harassment
The Committee on Charges at UC Santa Cruz recommended discipline against professor Demetrios Achlioptas, according to court documents shared with…
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Shooting reported at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam said security is responding to a report of a shooting at the Pearl Harbor Naval…
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Two credit card skimmers found at Gomez Gas in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Watsonville police said two credit card skimmers were found at Gomez Gas Tuesday. The skimmers were found while a state…
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Drivers looking for alternatives to Highway 101 where projectiles have hit cars
At least 43 vehicles have been struck by a similar object while driving along Highway 101 near Prunedale. All of the attacks have happened within a…
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Salinas man sentenced to probation for illegal cannabis operation
A Salinas man, 55-year-old Anthony Villafranca, will spend three years on probation and 45 days in jail for an illegal cannabis cultivation operation…
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Police looking for TOGO’s burglary suspect
Police are asking for help identifying the suspect in a burglary at TOGO’s in Scotts…
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Man shot while walking on Trinity Avenue Sunday night
Seaside police confirm that a man was shot while walking in the 1000 block of Trinity Avenue Sunday…
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Red-light camera citations starting this week in Salinas
Salinas police announced that the new red light cameras in the city are ready, and drivers will be facing full citations instead of warnings…
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Four vehicles hit by projectiles near Prunedale, Hollister on Thanksgiving
A man driving on Highway 156 at Cathedral Oak tells KION that his vehicle was hit by a projectile Thursday…
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Man suspected of throwing rock through Live Oak business window
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man suspected of throwing a rock through a business window in Live…
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Woman suspected of using credit cards stolen at Monterey Sports Center
Police in Monterey are looking for a woman suspected of stealing credit cards at the Monterey Sports…
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Clerks at five Aptos stores cited for selling alcohol or tobacco to minor decoy
Clerks at five Aptos stores were cited after the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said they sold alcohol or tobacco to a minor during a decoy…
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San Benito County man found with “converted weapons,” according to Sheriff’s Office
Early Friday morning, a San Benito County man was arrested for having what the Sheriff’s Office is calling “converted weapons” among other…
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Police: 2 killed in London stabbing attack
London police say two people were killed in a stabbing near London Bridge that ended when the attacker was shot dead by…
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Dutch police: Multiple people injured in Hague stabbing
Multiple people were injured in a stabbing incident in The Hague’s main shopping street Friday night, police…
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SPCA looking for owner of cats and kittens abandoned off Crazy Horse Canyon Road
The SPCA for Monterey County is looking for the owner of 11 adult cats and seven kittens abandoned on a property off Crazy Horse Canyon…
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Sheriff’s Office: Man caught trying to pry open doors of Santa Cruz business
A man was arrested on suspicion of prowling and attempted burglary after he admitted to trying to open the doors of a business, according to…
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Additional $500 added to reward for information about projectile incidents
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office tells KION that an additional $500 has been added to the reward for information leading to the identification…
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Woman accused of using credit cards stolen from Salinas Safeway
Salinas police are looking for a woman they believe used stolen credit…
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CRIMINOLOGIST: Highway projectile hitter likely male, loner
The reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons hitting vehicles with…
Continue Reading BREAKING: 4th projectile attack in four days
AROMAS, Calif. (KION-TV) Another car was hit by a projectile on Highway 101 in north Monterey County, Monday afternoon. CHP tells KION that six…
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Trumps signs bill to crack down on animal cruelty
President Donald Trump has signed a bill that makes certain acts of animal cruelty a federal…
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Three registered sex offenders found to be non-compliant
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office found three registered sex offenders who it said were found to be…
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Deputy injured while responding to domestic violence call in Chualar
A Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy was treated for injuries at a local hospital after responding to a domestic violence…
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Castroville man assaults girlfriend for several days, sentenced to prison
A Castroville man was sentenced to nine years in prison for assaulting his girlfriend over the course of several days in a Salinas…
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Man arrested for suspected DUI after driving onto roundabout
A man in Santa Cruz was arrested for suspected DUI after driving his car onto a…
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Officer fires shot at man after Salinas armed robbery, pursuit
A suspect is in custody after a police shooting early Tuesday…
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Person suspected of taking pictures of woman in Capitola Mall restroom
Capitola police are looking for a person suspected of taking pictures of a woman in a…
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After armed robbery at Marina house party, police ask for photos, video
Police are looking for three people who they said pulled out a gun and robbed someone at a house party in…
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Man found with stolen vehicle arrested in Salinas on multiple charges
A man was arrested in Salinas on several charges after police said he was found with a stolen…
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Four in total arrested after strong-arm robbery, search in Hollister
Two adults and two juveniles were arrested after a strong-arm robbery followed by a…
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Woman in custody after reports of brandishing knife on Santa Cruz bridge
A homeless woman was arrested Tuesday, following three hours of police negotiations. According to Santa Cruz Police, the woman brandished a large…
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