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CRIME & SAFETY
Man in viral video convicted of battery of 13-year-old girl in Sand City
SAND CITY, Calif. — A former congressional candidate from Shasta County was found guilty on Friday on a misdemeanor battery charge, per the Monterey County District Attorney's Office. This comes after a confrontation in Sand City over the Israel-Hamas war allegedly turned violent on Oct. 12, 2023. Video in...
2-year-old killed in Salinas hit-and-run crash, suspect vehicle found
SALINAS, Calif. — Salinas police told KSBW 8 said they have found a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that killed a 2-year-old on Friday evening. Police said they were called to the intersection of East Alisal Street and Wood Street at 6:30 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene they found an adult suffering from significant injuries and the two-year-old was pronounced dead on the scene.
Monterey County Sheriff vows to ‘set a better example’ after she gets pulled over for speeding.
Erik Chalhoub here, always trying to conserve gas and preserve my vehicle. Fuel and maintenance are expensive. As such, I consider myself a good driver who follows the speed limit, occasionally going no more than 5 to 10mph over the limit. I know that’s frustrating to hear for the majority of California drivers, but I don’t need to add a speeding ticket to my bills.
2 arrested for illegal manufacturing of firearms in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. — Two family members were arrested on Thursday for illegally manufacturing and selling 3D-printed firearms to gang members in Salinas. The two family members were Carlos Jr. Salinas, 38 years old, and Carlos Jose Salinas, 66 years old. The Salinas Police Department’s Violence Suppression Task Force had...
Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published July 24, 2024
Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. 11:58 a.m. Municipal code violation on Canal St. 12:21 p.m. Violation of court order on River Dr. 12:37 p.m. Municipal code violation on E. San Antonio Dr. 2:13 p.m. Non-injury traffic collision on Broadway Cr. 3:00 p.m. Civil Matter on Sycamore...
Salinas’ next police chief should be someone local who can build trust, a survey of residents says.
Erik Chalhoub here, thinking about what makes a good police chief. It’s a tough job, and the person needs to have a thick skin along with the skills and personality to confront the numerous challenges in the world of public safety. Choosing who that person will be is difficult...
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