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Body found at Monterey Peninsula College
MONTEREY, Calif. — Monterey Peninsula College sent an email to students on Tuesday about an emergency services response earlier in the day. "A medical situation occurred that did not involve students or staff. Local law enforcement handled the situation, and there were no interruptions to classes or campus services. This incident did not involve violence, and there was no safety threat."
Slingshot wielding man shot by Seaside officer identified
SEASIDE, Calif. — Investigators say that a man was shot by a police officer after a confrontation that occurred at Fremont and Playa on Monday morning. Investigators close to the case say that the man was firing projectiles at police officers from a slingshot before the officer shot him.
Del Rey Oaks Police looking for suspects in credit/debit card fraud case
DEL REY OAKS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Del Rey Oaks Police is asking the publics help to identify two suspects involved in a credit/debit card fraud case. On March 29th, two people tried to use a stolen debit card at Safeway. The debit card that was used was stolen in a vehicle burglary that happened in Carmel. The suspects also used the debit cards in both Monterey and Seaside. Both suspects were last seen in a black Dodge Charger with an unknown license plate.
Salinas Police arrest two suspects after vehicle chase
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police arrest two people after a car chase ended in a non injury crash overnight Saturday. At around 12:30 a.m., officers tried stopping a GMC Yukon near the 200 block of Main Street for violating some CVC violations. As soon as police tried stopping the car, a passenger from the car fled but was immediately caught by an officer in the area. The suspect was also found to have an unregistered 9 mm handgun on them.
Monterey fire stations are in 'significant state of disrepair,' grand jury finds
MONTEREY, Calif. — A Monterey County civil grand jury released its report about the state of Monterey fire departments. The investigation started after receiving a complaint regarding leadership, promotions, operations, vehicle and facility safety, low morale and mental health support at the Monterey Fire Department. By December 2023, a...
CHP: Prunedale man killed in solo vehicle crash east of Moss Landing
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- UPDATE MAY 15TH AT 8:55 A.M.: More information has been released regarding the fatal accident near Elkhorn Elementary School. According to a CHP officer on scene, the driver of a Honda sedan was driving eastbound on Castroville Boulevard when they attempted to turn onto Elkhorn Road towards Elkhorn Elementary School. The post CHP: Prunedale man killed in solo vehicle crash east of Moss Landing appeared first on KION546.
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