King City Police Department to Swear In Newly Appointed Police Captain at Council Meeting on September 28

The King City Police Department would like to announce the appointment of James Hunt as its new Police Captain. Police Chief Keith Boyd will be publicly administering the Oath of Office to James on Tuesday night, September 28, 2021, at 6:00 pm during a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council at 212 South Vanderhurst Avenue, King City, CA. Captain Hunt comes to the King City Police Department with nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience. For the first 26 years of his career James served the residents of San Jose, CA as a member of the San Jose Police Department. During his time with San Jose, he worked assignments in Field Services, Investigations, and the Office of the Chief. At the conclusion of his career in San Jose, Captain Hunt took a position with the Greenfield Police Department in Greenfield, CA as a Police Captain in 2018. James served the community of Greenfield for the past 3 1⁄2 years prior to being selected for his new role in King City. During his tenure in Greenfield, in addition to serving as the Police Captain, he served as the Interim Police Chief for nearly 1 1⁄2 years. James possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Union Institute and University and a Master of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. In addition, James is a graduate of the prestigious California Peace Officer Standards and Training Command College program. The City Council meeting will be conducted in hybrid in-person/virtual format. To join the meeting virtually, please use the following link or information to join the Zoom meeting. https://bit.ly/3e0zvaR ; Meeting ID 881 5287 9536; or by telephone 1-699-900-9128; Passcode 052933

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Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown

July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi

Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

Attempted Homicide Shooting Incident in King City on September 29

The King City Police Department received a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Sycamore Street at around 1 am on Sunday, September 29. While enroute, the King City PD was advised that 2 victims were transported to Mee Memorial Hospital by private vehicle to be treated for gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers were told that a single unknown suspect opened the gate to a fenced yard and fired 10 rounds into a crowd attending a party. 2 individuals were struck by the gunfire, after-which the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as wearing a dark colored hoodie and pants. The 2 victims are a 16-year-old juvenile male who was shot 3 times and an 18-year-old male who was shot 1 time. Both victims were transported to Natividad Hospital from Mee Memorial and are currently listed in stable condition. Detectives from the King City Police Department are currently working the investigation with assistance from the Greenfield Police Department Crime Scene Unit

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