Salinas Crime Watch

Retired Assistant Chief John C. Murray shares rarely public details on Operation Redrum, showing how detectives linked killings of anonymous migrant...

Jaeson Sharp, age 20 of Salinas, was sentenced to four years in state prison by Judge Mark E. Hood for robbery, criminal threats, and brandishing a replica firearm.

Northbound Highway 101 offramp at Main Street closes from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday for emergency repairs after a collision. Crews will fix damaged guardrail, lighting, and fencing. Allow extra travel time through the area.

Salinas police evacuated residents from a second-floor apartment fire at 985 Acosta Plaza before firefighters extinguished the blaze in unit eight, resulting in no injuries or rescues. Three residents and two children were displaced overnight.

The sequence of the Salinas High School incident unfolded rapidly on the first day of school.

• Initial response: School placed on precautionary...

An investigation is underway after video reportedly showed a bull being abused during an event at the Salinas Sports Complex on Aug. 1.

• The...

A new wildfire, the Sur Fire, was reported at 5:25 AM on state land in Monterey County with no details yet on size, cause or containment. The ignition...

Two separate discoveries of human remains shook Monterey County on Saturday, with one incident occurring in Salinas.

• An infant was found dead near...

Salinas residents can now register security cameras through the new Connect Salinas program to help police, fire, and investigators quickly respond to...

Key incident details:

• Police responded to 911 calls about a man damaging cars with a knife on Block Avenue, shooting Rene Maldonado Jr. three...

• Targeted operation: Three search warrants served July 27 at Soledad residences and a King City property yielded over 1 kg of cocaine and a loaded...

A Salinas barber was convicted by jury for forcibly sexually assaulting male customers at his barbershop. Residents should stay alert to local safety updates following this case.

A 40-year-old Pismo Beach man was arrested after intentionally damaging at least three ALPR cameras in Lockwood and Bradley, causing thousands in...

A Salinas police pursuit ended with a multi-vehicle crash after suspect Oscar Fraga fled following an unprovoked attack.

• Bystander impact: Several...

California leads with over 16,000 Flock cameras that log plates and locations to aid public safety, yet privacy concerns prompted LAPD to end its contract over data-sharing risks.

California faces peak wildfire season with four large fires burning statewide alongside a heat advisory through Tuesday for areas including Southern...

• August 4 event builds stronger neighborhoods through police-community partnerships
• Connect with neighbors and make streets safer while having fun
• Register agencies by July 27 for booth space

Cal Fire is battling a 121-acre wildfire east of Lockwood with zero containment and a dangerous rate of spread. Structures could be threatened near San Ardo and Glau Canyon roads in Williams Hill Recreation Area.

Local Arrests

• Car Theft Suspect Stopped in Salinas: A woman was arrested in Salinas after leading officers on a multi-county chase that began...

Woman arrested in Salinas after stealing a sedan in Arroyo Grande, striking the owner, and leading CHP on a multi-county chase that ended on Highway 101 near Main Street.