World War II era firearm discovered during traffic stop in Monterey County
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies say that around 8:30 p.m. Sunday night, they arrested a man for possession of three…
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Salinas Police: Suspected prowler along Chaparral Street is in custody
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police confirm a prowling suspect is in custody after a search along a portion of Chaparral Street early Monday…
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Neighbors suspect gang violence was behind deadly shooting in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas Police said they found three people with gun shot wounds on Cross Avenue near Bardin Road Friday night after 11…
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Santa Cruz Police asking for the community’s help in finding this man
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On August 8, Santa Cruz Police say that a woman was violently attacked and sexually assaulted while walking near the…
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Alleged bank robber arrested in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A woman accused of robbing a bank in Watsonville was placed in police custody Friday evening. Watsonville Police…
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Forest Hill Manor releases statement on nursing assistant arrested for alleged sexual assault
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE 12:26 PM – KION received a statement from Forest Hill Manor administrator Ryan Taylor on the alleged sexual…
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Police make multiple arrests in compliance checks over the weekend
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — A multi-agency compliance response carried out by Seaside Fire and Police detectives, parole agents as well as CAL FIRE…
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Santa Cruz man accused of music streaming and wire fraud charges; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man is being indicted on four counts of wire fraud stemming from alleged misrepresentations of his software company…
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Detectives, search and rescure teams continue homicide investigation of David Souza
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – The search for a missing San Juan Bautista man who has not been seen for over a month. The Sheriff’s Office is…
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More victims come forward in alleged home-run massage sex crimes
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has reported that more victims have come forward after deputies announced the…
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Suspect arrested in Hollister’s 4th of July drive-by shooting
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister Police announced the arrest of a suspect in connection to the 4th of July drive-by shooting that took place…
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False 911 report ends with a man in handcuffs; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they arrested a man who falsely reported witnessing…
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Watsonville police say they’ve discovered 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville police say that they’ve confiscated nearly 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks only four days into the…
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CHP recovers eight stolen vehicles in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP says that they’ve conducted a search that resulted in confiscating several vehicles at a chop shop in…
Continue Reading Two Salinas gang members plead guilty to racketeering conspiracy with additional indictments; the DOJ
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that two Salinas gang members have pled guilty to racketeering…
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A Gonzales man sentenced to 38 years, eight months in prison for multiple crimes; DA’s office
GONZALES, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey District Attorney’s office announced that on May 20, a 37-year-old Jesus Tejeda of Gonzales has been…
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Santa Cruz Cinema scare Friday afternoon, one suspect charged
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office said that around 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon, police responded on the 1400 block of…
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Seaside Police conduct a drug crackdown Friday night
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Seaside Fire and Police said that Friday night their detectives, CDCR K9, State Parole, MC Probation Officers, Cal Fire…
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Santa Cruz deputies warn people of common scam tactics ahead of tax season
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Deputies in Santa Cruz announced Tuesday that they respond to scam calls almost daily, especially this time of…
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Surveillance cameras lead to the arrest of smash-and-grab robbers in Monterey County
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey Police say that surveillance cameras led to the arrest of multiple smash-and-grab incidents with rifles and…
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Former Salinas soccer coach to be sentenced for felony charges against eight teens
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s Office announced Wednesday that 38-year-old Julio Cesar Gonzalez Garcia of Salinas pled no…
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Day of Peace and Remembrance proclamation honoring King City mass shooting victims approved
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A proclamation for a Day of Peace and Remembrance has been approved by King City, honoring the memories of the lives…
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Two men sentenced for life without the possibility of parole; Monterey County DA’s Office
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office said that two men, 26-year-old Abel Perez of Salinas and 21-year-old Ivan Barriga, were…
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Chop shop dismantled in Salinas Thursday afternoon; the CHP
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — An illegal chop shop was discovered Thursday afternoon in Salinas that contained stolen vehicles, according to the CHP…
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Man arrested after stealing two vehicles, violence and evading police officers; Sheriff’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — There was a vehicle pursuit that resulted in an arrest early Friday morning, according to the Monterey County…
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Watsonville Police report that crime numbers dropped in 2024
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Watsonville Police Department announced Tuesday that crime rates are down in the city. They said that new data…
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Alleged elder abuse in a Watsonville care home led to one man’s death; Attorney General Rob Bonta
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office received a complaint from the Superior Court of the State of…
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Suspect arrested 15 years after allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County DA’s office announced Wednesday that 43-year-old Noel Aguilera Ledesma has been arrested and charged…
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Sixth “Murder Squad” member pleads guilty in 2017 killing spree; U.S. Attorney’s Office
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The United States Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that the sixth member in Salinas-based “Murder Squad” criminal…
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Neighborhood on alert after a home invasion robbery in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that just after midnight Thursday, deputies were…
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s bust cockfighting pit on Tuesday
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Tuesday morning, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare check on the 3000 block of Highland…
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More than two tons of illegal fireworks seized in “largest fireworks bust” in Watsonville Police Department’s history
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — Watsonville Police said more than two tons of illegal fireworks were seized in what police is referring to as the…
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Salinas police ask for the public’s help with a bank robber suspect
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Salinas police is seeking community assistance with finding a man who entered U.S. Bank on S. Main St. on June 20. They…
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San Luis Obispo man taken into custody following standoff late Monday evening
ARTICLE FROM KEYT by Caleb Nguyen, Andrew Gillies. SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – A 30-year-old San Luis Obispo man was taken into custody for…
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Man arrested on rape, kidnapping, false imprisonment and attempted murder charges in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Disturbing allegations are coming out of Salinas after investigators say a young woman was raped multiple times. The…
Continue Reading Pacific Collegiate School teacher arrested on charges of statutory rape
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A 41-year-old instructor at Pacific Collegiate School (PCS), Trung Lai, was arrested Friday on charges of attempted…
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ICE agent impersonators targeting Hispanics suspected in more cases
By KABC Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ANAHEIM, California (KABC) — Investigators say two men in custody accused of pretending…
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Seaside burglary victim stays strong after home break-in
SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV): A residential burglary occurred on June 15th on Peninsula Point Drive in Seaside and Seaside police needs the help of the…
Continue Reading Gonzales man who stabbed local animals sentenced to over 19 years in prison
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Tuesday that Jose Jesse Marquez, 31, has been sentenced…
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San Jose Police arrest two San Juan Bautista men for alleged involvement in San Jose sideshows
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Jose Police said they arrested two men in connection to an investigation into a sideshow taking place in…
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Smart family testifies during restitution hearing for convicted killer Paul Flores
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY KATHERINE WORHAM FROM KSBY MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KSBY-TV) — Convicted killer Paul Flores appeared in Monterey County Superior…
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Deputies identify victim who died in stabbing at George Washington Grove area
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — UPDATE ON APRIL 23, 2024 AT 5:12 PM- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office identified a 44-year-old man who died in…
Continue ReadingFBI tells Alaska Airlines passengers they may be ‘victim of a crime’
Originally Published: 22 MAR 24 06:01 ET Updated: 22 MAR 24 07:35 ET By Sara Smart and Chris Isidore, CNN Atlanta (CNN) — Passengers on board the…
Continue ReadingIn-N-Out has never closed a location, until now. It cites crime as the problem
Originally Published: 23 JAN 24 12:57 ET Updated: 24 JAN 24 06:49 ET By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — In-N-Out is permanently closing one…
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Possible male suspect wanted in attempted murder hit-and-run in SalinasÂ
Salinas Police say they’re looking for a suspect wanted in an attempted murder hit-and-run, that occurred Saturday…
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Salinas Valley State Prisoner convicted of first degree murder; DA’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney announced Friday that a Salinas Valley State Prisoner was convicted of…
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Felon arrested in Hollister, gun found in vehicle
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – The Hollister Police Department made a traffic stop this morning and arrested a man for speeding on Felipe Rd. at…
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Man arrested in connection to thefts from unlocked vehicles in Hollister
Hollister police are looking for a man who they say stole from unlocked…
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Wine sellers cited for auto-renew policies
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney has announced judgments against two wine distribution companies for violating California’s Automatic Renewal…
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The mother of a young man shot and killed in Salinas is asking for your help
Sylvia Vidalez is asking that anyone with information that could help police make an arrest in her son’s murder please come forward.…
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