Crime Archives

Reports: Two Louisville officers shot, unknown if connected to protests

September 23, 2020 5:54 PM The Associated Press, Avery Johnson

A Lousville Metro Police Officer has been shot in the downtown area amid protests over today’s…

Driver arrested on DUI, possession of concealed gun charges in Salinas

September 23, 2020 1:08 PM Avery Johnson

A driver was arrested in Salinas overnight for allegedly driving under the influence and having a concealed…

Salinas police identify victim of homicide on East Laurel

September 23, 2020 5:22 PM Avery Johnson

Salinas police have identified a man who died as a result of a shooting…

Two men given multiple life sentences for gang-related attempted murders in Salinas

September 23, 2020 3:50 PM Avery Johnson

Two gang members were given multiple life sentences by a Monterey County judge for their role in a…

1 officer indicted in Breonna Taylor case; not for her death

September 23, 2020 11:13 AM The Associated Press

A Kentucky grand jury on Wednesday indicted a single former police officer for shooting into neighboring…

Man with gunshot wound found at Hollister Super Tuesday evening

September 23, 2020 11:39 AM Avery Johnson

Hollister police are investigating a shooting that injured a 28-year-old man Tuesday…

Suspect in arson connected to Dolan Fire found competent

September 17, 2020 11:57 AM Avery Johnson

Court proceedings are on hold for a suspect charged with arson in connection to the Dolan Fire burning in the Big Sur…

One person injured, one killed in Pajaro shooting

September 22, 2020 1:02 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said one person was injured and another died of their injuries as a result of a…

Salinas Police investigating homicide on E. Laurel

September 21, 2020 7:39 AM Mary Coleman

SALINAS, Calif. (KION)– Salinas Police are investigating a homicide and attempted homicide that happened Sunday night. Right before 11 p.m, officers…

Gilroy police search for suspect in bank robbery

September 18, 2020 12:11 PM Avery Johnson

Gilroy police are looking for the suspect in a bank robbery that happened…

Suspect arrested in connection to shooting at Sunny Cove Beach

September 17, 2020 5:46 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office says it has made an arrest in connection to a shooting at Sunny Cove…

Three people arrested in Salinas following street racing incident, two police chases

September 17, 2020 1:30 PM Avery Johnson

Three people have been arrested following a 200 vehicle gathering and two police…

Man with replica gun arrested on Santa Cruz beach

September 17, 2020 12:39 PM Avery Johnson

A man was arrested by Santa Cruz police Wednesday for allegedly carrying an altered replica gun on a…

Sheriff’s Office: Man arrested for looting in CZU Lightning Complex evacuation area

September 17, 2020 12:14 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested for looting during a state of emergency, prowling and entering an emergency…

Suspect in deadly Santa Cruz stabbing arrested

September 16, 2020 2:05 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been arrested in connection to a stabbing that allegedly happened in response to an incident involving two…

Use of robot leads to safe arrest of armed Hollister man

September 15, 2020 6:24 PM Megan Meier

It was a six hour waiting game for sheriff’s deputies in Hollister, last Monday. The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office camped outside 24-year-old,…

Santa Cruz man allegedly leads officers on chase from Capitola to Aromas

September 14, 2020 1:12 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz-area California Highway Patrol said a Santa Cruz man led officers on a chase Monday…

Salinas police search for man accused of throwing woman to ground, punching her

September 14, 2020 12:05 PM Avery Johnson

The Salinas Police Department is looking for a man accused of throwing a woman to the ground and punching…

Homicide investigation underway in Santa Cruz

September 13, 2020 12:09 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A suspect was taken into custody in connection to an apparent homicide near Depot Park Sunday.…

Son accused of killing father

September 12, 2020 2:34 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A man is in custody after shooting and killing his father…

Woman accused of intentionally starting fires on Highway 101 arrested

September 7, 2020 2:33 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol confirms that a woman has been arrested after being accused of intentionally starting…

One dog killed, another dog and two people injured in Monterey dog attack

September 11, 2020 12:23 PM Avery Johnson

A man has been cited after his two Mastiffs allegedly attacked two small dogs and two…

Twin brothers arrested in connection to Watsonville attempted murder

September 10, 2020 12:06 PM Avery Johnson

Twin brothers have been arrested for allegedly stabbing two men in…

Former Seaside High teacher’s aide arrested for alleged sexual relationship with two former students

September 9, 2020 2:52 PM Avery Johnson

A former Seaside High School teacher’s aide has been arrested for having alleged sexual relationships with two…

Teen arrested for rape allegations in King City

September 9, 2020 1:08 PM Avery Johnson

A 17-year-old male was arrested for reportedly raping an underage female in King City last…

Capitola Police Officer hit by driver suspected of DUI over holiday weekend

September 7, 2020 2:16 PM Avery Johnson

The California Highway Patrol said a Capitola Police Officer was hit by a driver while on duty…

Two people arrested on attempted murder charges in Salinas, third arrested on warrant

September 3, 2020 3:05 PM Avery Johnson

Three people have been arrested in Salinas, and two of them are charged with attempted…

Outdoor dining area at Salinas restaurant destroyed by vandal

September 2, 2020 6:16 PM Megan Meier

Norma Ramirez, co-owner of Culturas Hidalgo y Oaxaca Restaurant, said she was shocked when she got a notification from her restaurant’s security…

Watsonville police search for man suspected of stealing trailer from school

September 2, 2020 2:53 PM Avery Johnson

Watsonville police are asking for help as they try to find a man suspected of stealing a trailer…

Man arrested in connection to grandfather’s stabbing death in Santa Cruz

September 2, 2020 12:52 PM Avery Johnson

An 80-year-old man has died as a result of a stabbing in Santa Cruz, and his grandson was arrested on murder…

Criminal charges loom in California boat fire that killed 34

September 2, 2020 11:40 AM The Associated Press

Nine days after the scuba boat Conception went down in flames with 34 people trapped below deck in one of the deadliest…

Hollister man arrested for allegedly vandalizing city property, assaulting officer

September 1, 2020 6:17 PM Avery Johnson

The Hollister Police Department said an area man was arrested for allegedly vandalizing city property and…

Greenfield man sentenced to prison for communicating with teens for sexual purpose

September 1, 2020 5:18 PM Avery Johnson

The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office said a Greenfield man has been sentenced to four years in…

Man arrested for arson, attempted murder for allegedly setting house on fire

August 31, 2020 1:16 PM Drew Andre

A Santa Cruz man is booked in county jail accused of setting a house on fire at the corner of 25th Avenue and East Cliff Drive. There were several…

Man arrested after pipe bomb discovered in Boulder Creek

August 30, 2020 10:25 PM Elisha Machado

A Boulder Creek man is in custody after the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said what appeared to be pipe bombs were found near Lake…

Man accused of using firefighter’s credit card pleads not guilty

August 28, 2020 5:42 PM Drew Andre

The man accused of stealing a firefighter’s wallet in Bonny Doon has pleaded not guilty to charges of theft.…

Salinas police investigate homicide on Archer Street

August 28, 2020 11:10 AM Avery Johnson

Salinas police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 300 block of Archer Street Thursday…

Suspect in shooting ambush that killed Santa Cruz County Sergeant pleads not guilty

August 27, 2020 5:03 PM The Associated Press, Avery Johnson

An Air Force sergeant pleaded not guilty Thursday to murder charges in the ambush killing of a sheriff’s…

Live Oak man arrested for allegedly stealing firefighter’s wallet

August 27, 2020 2:58 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is holding a press conference to provide an update on the…

Santa Cruz County DA’s Office warns of wildfire scams

August 25, 2020 12:36 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office said it is aware of several scams taking…

Hollister police make arrest in connection to Sally Street homicide

August 19, 2020 2:59 PM Avery Johnson

Hollister police are investigating a homicide that happened Wednesday morning on Sally…

Pictures of suspect in theft of firefighter’s wallet released by Sheriff’s Office

August 24, 2020 5:35 PM Avery Johnson

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a person accused of stealing a firefighter’s…

California high court rejects Scott Peterson’s death penalty

August 24, 2020 1:30 PM The Associated Press

The California Supreme Court on Monday overturned the 2005 death sentence for Scott Peterson in the…

Man arrested for illegal sale of narcotics in Santa Cruz

August 22, 2020 3:53 PM Jessica Brest

Santa Cruz police arrested a 21-year-old man for the illegal sale and possession of narcotics in Santa Cruz late Friday…

Five arrested on suspicion of looting in CZU Lightning Complex fire evacuation area

August 21, 2020 6:50 PM Avery Johnson

Five people were arrested on suspicion of looting in the Fall Creek Drive area, a spot where…

Man arrested for DUI after entering closed roadway for CZU Lightning Complex Fire

August 21, 2020 8:42 AM Mary Coleman

BEN LOMOND, Calif. (KION)– The California Highway Patrol has arrested a man for DUI, as he tried to enter an area firefighters are battling flames.…

New Watsonville police officer accused of assault while off-duty out of state

August 20, 2020 8:07 PM Avery Johnson

The Watsonville Police Department said one of its new officers was arrested while off-duty Thursday…

Man facing arson charges in connection to Dolan Fire pleads not guilty

August 20, 2020 3:11 PM Avery Johnson

A man facing arson charges in connection to the Dolan Fire in Big Sur appeared in court virtually…

Golden State Killer faces his victims in court

August 18, 2020 1:25 PM The Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The Golden State Killer, a former police officer in California who eluded capture for four decades, has faced his victims…

Two arrested in connection to homicide on Mission Street

August 17, 2020 4:51 PM Avery Johnson

Two man have been arrested in connection to the shooting death of 28-year-old Juan Antonio Ruiz in Santa…