5 men booked for Greenfield killing

On Thursday, January 24, investigators from the Major Crimes Unit along with the assistance of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the Monterey County DA’s Office, the Salinas Police Department, the California Highway Patrol and the CDCR- Investigative Services Unit served search warrants in King City on the 900 block of Broadway Street, on the 100 block of River Drive, on the 200 block of Carlson Street and on 300 block of South Vanderhurst in connection with the January 13, 2019 murder of 19-year-old Charles Adolfo Jose in Greenfield. Taken into custody were 22-year-old Jose Armando Juarez who was charged for Conspiracy, Gang Enhancements and Providing weapons for a crime, along with 21-year-old Luis Sarabia who was booked for Conspiracy and Gang Enhancements and 18-year-old Eduardo Solis who was charged with Homicide, Conspiracy and Gang Enhancements. Also arrested was a 16-year-old male juvenile who was charged for Homicide, Conspiracy and Gang Enhancements along with another 16-year-old male juvenile who was charged for Conspiracy. All of the arrested suspects are southern gang members or associates from King City and were booked at detention facilities. No other information is being released at this time as the investigation is continuing. The Investigators would like to thank the public for their cooperation and important tips that they received and the numerous phone calls during this investigation. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Det. Leo Guzman at (831) 888-7168 or Det. Joshue Partida at (831) 386-5991 of the Major Crimes Investigations Unit.

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Monterey County DA Releases Preliminary Information Concerning an Officer Involved Shooting Incident that Occurred Outside of Soledad on December 16

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni on December 19 released preliminary information concerning the officer involved shooting (OIS) which occurred at about 1:20 a.m. outside the city of Soledad on December 16, 2025. Just before 1:00 a.m., Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputy Carlos Pina, who has been a peace officer for 10 years all with MCSO, and Deputy Blain Councilman, each in separate patrol cars, were dispatched to 32097 McCoy Road. A resident at the farm labor camp reported a suspicious individual with a handgun whose white Honda 4 door sedan was parked in space 18 at the complex. Before parking there, the suspect drove around and around, stopped in front of the reporting party’s (RP’s) truck, and got out. The RP could hear music. Deputy Pina drove the lead patrol car and arrived just after 1:20 a.m. His dashcam video, which does not record sound but which he installed on his own and at his own expense, depicts the following: He drove down ...

King City City Council Announces Selection of José Arreola as New City Manager

January 7, 2025-Following an extensive recruitment process, José Arreola has been selected by the King City City Council to be its next City Manager. Arreola will replace Steve Adams, who is retiring after serving in the position for the past 10 years. Arreola was selected from 31 applicants and 8 finalists for the position. The King City City Council will formally consider the proposed city manager contract at its meeting on Tuesday night, January 13. Arreola's first day on the job is scheduled to be February 23. José Arreola has a distinguished career of serving the community with a particular commitment to youth. He has worked for the City of Salinas for 12 years as their Community Safety Program Manager, Community Safety Administrator and Assistant to the City Manager. Among other responsibilities, Arreola has led several programs to eliminate gang violence which aligns well with the City of King’s efforts and priorities. Prior to that, Arreola worked as an Educa...

King City CHP is searching for person of interest who fled the scene of a fatal crash in Greenfield

On Monday, September 16 at approximately 3:50 pm, a fatal traffic collision occurred on Metz Road south of Elm Avenue in Greenfield. The driver who caused the collision fled on foot and is currently outstanding. The California Highway Patrol King City Area is currently seeking the whereabouts of 31-year-old Agustin Santana-Moncada of King City who has been identified as a person of interest in the case. The King City Area is requesting assistance from the public in locating Santana-Moncada. Anyone with information is asked to contact the King City Area office at (831) 385-3216.

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