2 Juveniles Arrested for Threatening School Violence at KCHS

On Sunday night, December 12, 2021, at 6:28 pm, the King City Police Department was contacted by the Principal of King City High School who told officers he received information regarding a suspected threat of school violence. The suspected threat had been disseminated through the social media platform SNAPCHAT. The King City Police Department immediately began an extensive investigation into the suspected threats interviewing multiple juveniles, their parents, as well as high school staff and were able to identify 2 individuals suspected of disseminating the threat via social media. As a result of the investigation a 15-year-old juvenile male resident of King City, CA and a 15-year-old female juvenile resident of King City, CA were arrested for violating Penal Code 422 – Criminal Threats and were booked into Monterey County Juvenile Hall. Investigations Unit personnel are continuing to conduct interviews and serve search warrants to collect additional evidence from social media platforms. Due to the arrest of the 2 suspects and the findings of their investigation the King City PD believes no further threat related to this investigation exists at this time to the school and community. The King City Police Department takes any threat to the safety of children, schools, or the community as a threat to the safety of the community and will deploy all available resources when this occurs. The King City Police Department thanks the students and staff who reacted so quickly to bring this suspected threat to their attention. Due to the age of the juvenile suspects in this investigation they are prohibited by law from providing any further information relating to the identities of the suspects involved in the case. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Sergeant John Dow of the King City Police Department at (831) 385-4848; or jdow@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous.

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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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