Crime Archives

Watsonville man pleads no contest to charges connected to deadly DUI crash

July 21, 2021 5:03 PM Avery Johnson

A Watsonville resident has entered a plea to charges related to a crash that killed two people, according to the Monterey County District Attorney’s…

Cocaine, heroin, over 1,000 cannabis plants found during search warrant in Watsonville.

July 21, 2021 4:42 PM Melody Waintal

Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office discovered 1,122 indoor cannabis plants, 1.19 pounds of cocaine, 26 grams of heroin and 36 grams of fentanyl while…

City of Salinas responds to deadly police shooting on Smith Street

July 21, 2021 4:32 PM Avery Johnson

The City of Salinas issued a statement Wednesday in response to a police shooting Friday that ended in the death of a…

Salinas man charged with murder of ex-wife in Ventura County

July 16, 2021 1:47 PM Avery Johnson

A missing Oxnard woman has been found dead five days after her disappearance, and investigators say her ex-husband was arrested following a search in…

Man arrested in Salinas after allegedly stealing Cheetos, showing gun at Safeway

July 21, 2021 12:42 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on robbery charges after he allegedly tried to steal Cheetos and alcohol from the Safeway on Constitution…

Gov. Newsom signs bill to address organized theft around the state

July 21, 2021 10:29 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is holding a news conference to address efforts to reduce crime and retail theft around the…

Salinas Police: Woman arrested on identity theft charges after allegedly buying car, totaling it

July 20, 2021 11:00 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said a woman was arrested on suspicion of identity theft at a car…

Hollister Police responds to multiple calls involving guns and juveniles over a busy weekend

July 20, 2021 7:37 AM Carina Nocon

HOLLSITER, Calif. (KION) A busy weekend started for the Hollister Police Department on Thursday, July 15. Police responded to several calls involving…

King City police investigate attempted murder on N. Vanderhurst Avenue

July 19, 2021 12:55 PM Avery Johnson

King City police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an attempted murder that happened on N. Vanderhurst…

Man killed in shooting on Fremont Street in Salinas

July 19, 2021 10:06 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating a shooting that led to a man’s death on Fremont…

Monterey and Hollister police arrest man accused of trying to entice young children with candy

July 15, 2021 8:58 PM Melody Waintal

Monterey Police Department responded to a call at Dennis the Menace Park about an older man attempting to entice young children into his vehicle with…

Teen arrested on suspicion of throwing illegal firework into public restroom in San Juan Bautista

July 16, 2021 12:27 PM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of throwing an illegal exploding firework into a public restroom in San Juan Bautista, according to…

Sheriff’s Office busts butane honey oil lab on Chualar Canyon Road

July 16, 2021 10:10 AM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said an illegal butane honey oil lab was found while detectives were serving a search warrant…

Los Gatos man accused of having ‘cop killer’ bullets, racist writings

July 15, 2021 3:35 PM Avery Johnson

A Los Gatos Man is facing multiple charges after Campbell police reportedly found him prowling outside of a…

Salinas police ask for help finding bicycle theft suspect

July 15, 2021 1:13 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are asking for help as they try to find the suspect in a bicycle…

Man arrested on suspicion of stabbing girlfriend to death in Watsonville

July 13, 2021 9:50 PM Melody Waintal, Avery Johnson

The Watsonville Police Department says a 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his girlfriend to death at an apartment complex…

Driver arrested for allegedly leading Salinas police on chase, having ghost gun in vehicle

July 14, 2021 3:17 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly led officers on a chase and was found with concealed loaded guns, including a ghost…

Judge denies adding rape charges in Kristin Smart case

July 14, 2021 5:03 PM The Associated Press

A judge has denied a prosecutor’s bid to file rape charges against the man accused of killing California college student Kristin Smart, who went…

DA: More than 7,000 lbs of illegal cannabis plants destroyed in Monterey County enforcement operations

July 14, 2021 4:17 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced that over the last 8 days, it has worked with law enforcement agencies to do cannabis…

Salinas man accused of stabbing roommate during fight

July 14, 2021 10:48 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said a man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed his roommate during a fight Tuesday…

Driver arrested after leading Salinas police officers on chase, causing AMTRAK delays

July 13, 2021 12:42 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police said a driver has been arrested after leading officers on a…

Some fireworks stolen from Watsonville football and cheer organization found

July 13, 2021 3:02 PM Avery Johnson

Some of the safe and sane fireworks stolen from a local football and cheer organization have been found, according to Watsonville…

Prunedale man sentenced to 9 years in prison for assault

July 13, 2021 6:29 PM Melody Waintal

PRUNEDALE, Calif. (KION) Severiano Negrete, Jr., 25, was sentenced to 9 years in state prison for assault causing great bodily injury and attempting…

One person transported to hospital following shooting on East Alisal

July 12, 2021 2:01 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police say one person has been transported to a hospital following a shooting Monday…

Salinas Police Department investigating hit-and-run

July 11, 2021 10:36 AM Amelia Rosenberg

The vehicle vs. pedestrian collision happened at North Sanborn Road and Freedom Parkway early Sunday morning.…

Sacramento men arrested in connection to catalytic converter thefts on the central coast

July 10, 2021 11:07 AM Amelia Rosenberg

Two men have been booked into the Monterey County Jail in connection to a number of catalytic converter thefts.…

Ben Lomond woman accused of hitting deputy with patrol car sentenced to prison

July 9, 2021 3:53 PM Avery Johnson

Ben Lomond resident Jessica May Lowe has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after she was convicted of multiple felony charges, including assault…

Salinas man gets prison time for possessing, distributing child pornography while on parole

July 9, 2021 2:34 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas resident Jose Nunez has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing and distributing child…

Scotts Valley Police: Mail thieves caught on camera

July 8, 2021 9:07 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION) The Scotts Valley Police Department said two suspects broke into a locked facility early Thursday morning and stole…

Special Report: Law enforcement shares concerns about funding cuts while groups call for focus on prevention

July 8, 2021 11:19 AM Josh Kristianto

Spending for law enforcement has undergone cuts and is not what it used to…

San Jose man sentenced to prison for murder of Salinas resident

July 8, 2021 2:49 PM Avery Johnson

A San Jose man, Luis Enrique Lamas-Escalante, has been sentenced to serve 60-years-to-life in prison for the murder of Salinas resident Santos…

Fireworks stolen from local football and cheer organization

July 5, 2021 7:26 PM Stephanie Aceves

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) On Sunday morning, the Watsonville Jr. Wildcatz Football and Cheer team discovered thousands of dollars worth of fireworks…

Santa Cruz police investigate catalytic converter theft followed by shooting

July 7, 2021 5:30 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police are looking for two suspects in connection to a catalytic converter theft followed by a shooting on Frederick…

Greenfield man sentenced to 4 years in prison for domestic violence

July 7, 2021 5:37 PM Melody Waintal

Cosme Gonzalez, 27, was sentenced to 4 years in state prison for injuring his girlfriend and violating a protective order, both of which are…

Man arrested after allegedly leading Watsonville police on chase, crashing into parked vehicles

July 7, 2021 4:55 PM Avery Johnson

A 60-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly led Watsonville police officers on a short chase and crashed into parked…

King City residents accused of endangering children during fight with family members

July 7, 2021 2:56 PM Avery Johnson

A man and woman from King City have been arrested on multiple charges following a fight with family members on the Fourth of…

Santa Cruz police identify victim of homicide after suspect turns himself in

July 6, 2021 5:00 PM Avery Johnson

Santa Cruz police have identified the victim of a homicide that is believed to have happened in an RV on Soquel Avenue last…

Watsonville Police: Department window shot, illegal fireworks seized over holiday weekend

July 6, 2021 1:45 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police said they had a busy holiday weekend with reports of illegal fireworks, crashes and vandalism at the department…

Armed man killed by police during Paso Robles barricade

July 6, 2021 5:30 PM The Associated Press

Police say a man who fired at officers after barricading himself in a Paso Robles apartment was shot and killed by a SWAT team early Tuesday. Police…

Santa Cruz street vendors cited for camping

July 5, 2021 1:43 PM Melody Waintal

Santa Cruz Police Department cited three people from Antioch for remaining on the beach after…

Fireworks set Watsonville home on fire

July 5, 2021 7:07 PM Lisa Principi

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) Neighbors are being credited with alerting a family after their home went up in flames Sunday night. Firefighters say the…

Salinas Police: Juvenile shot during large party

July 5, 2021 3:01 AM Victor Guzman

A 17-year-old is expected to be okay after Salinas Police say he was shot multiple times at a large party in…

Santa Cruz man turns himself in for unreported homicide

July 2, 2021 6:03 PM Melody Waintal

Santa Cruz Police Officers responded to the man’s claims and confirmed the homicide happened in an RV parked near 900 Soquel Avenue on Monday, June…

Police investigating theft from Watsonville Jr. Wildcatz Football and Cheer firework stand

July 4, 2021 3:23 PM Amelia Rosenberg

The Watsonville Police Department is investigating the theft of thousands of dollars worth of safe and sane fireworks from the Watsonville Jr.…

Hollister Police Department debuts new drone program this 4th of July weekend

July 1, 2021 9:27 PM Dominoe Ibarra, Stephanie Aceves

The Hollister Police Department is debuting their new UAV Drone Program, which will help monitor the use of illegal fireworks this weekend.…

Small vegetation fire in Seaside possibly caused by fireworks

July 2, 2021 10:48 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION) The Seaside Fire Department responded to a small vegetation fire near Bill’s Monterey Custom Motorcycles on Del Monte…

Salinas man sentenced to life in prison for stabbing ex-girlfriend

July 2, 2021 11:32 AM Melody Waintal

Donovan Johnson was sentenced to serve 18 years to life at the California Department of Correction and…

A woman who says she was groped by Bill Cosby reacts to his release from prison

June 30, 2021 8:40 PM Veronica Macias

SAN ANSELMO, Calif. (KION & KPIX) A woman who said she was groped by Bill Cosby at a tennis tournament in Pebble Beach in 1973, expresses anger…

Man arrested at a Northridge Mall drive-thru for several gun-related charges

June 30, 2021 1:17 PM Melody Waintal

Salinas Police officers responded to a call Tuesday evening about a customer at a drive-thru handling a handgun in plain view of other customers in…

California moves to phase out its state-run youth prisons

June 29, 2021 1:37 PM Avery Johnson

California is phasing out its state-run youth prisons and shifting the burden to…