Catalytic Converter Theft Suspects Arrested in South Monterey County

On Sunday, January 23 at about 2:00 A.M., Greenfield Police Officers responded to the 400 block of 9th Street in Greenfield for a report of a stolen catalytic converter. An alert citizen provided officers with a description of two suspects who were seen getting into a “getaway” vehicle, and leaving the area. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop detaining 35-year-old Xue Houa Moua Vang and 35-year-old Charlie Yee Leng Yang both of Fresno. Upon hearing the license plate number of the vehicle broadcast, Soledad Police Officers were advised that the vehicle was involved in a catalytic converter theft in Soledad. A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers located a police radar detector, power tools, a jack, shaved keys, catalytic converters, as well as other items of evidence. Yang and Vang were booked into the Monterey County Jail. Later in the shift, two additional reports of stolen catalytic converters were taken. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Lerma at 831-601-8376. To date, officers have responded to 53 stolen catalytic converters thefts.

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King City Man Arrested on January 6 for Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping

According to King City Police Department, on December 30, 2024 a 17-year-old minor female victim reported that she had attended a party on the 100 Block of Bedford Circle on December 24, 2024. During the party, the suspect provided her with alcohol. He then pulled the victim into a bedroom, forcibly removed her clothing and had sexual intercourse with her against her will. This case was investigated by the King City Police Department Investigations Unit which resulted in the apprehension and arrest on January 6, 2025 of the suspect identified as 21-year-old Jesus Oseguera Briseno of King City. Briseno was also booked into the Monterey County Jail charged with Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor and Kidnapping. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (844) 844-3382; Sergeant Josh Partida (831) 385-4848 or jpartida@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely ano...

3 Vehicle Wreck on Highway 101 Outside of King City on December 26

A 3 vehicle accident happened on Highway 101 Northbound near the Central Avenue exit outside of King City at 12:07 pm on Thursday afternoon, December 26. One of the vehicles overturned as a result of the crash. Minor injuries were reported from the collision.

Greenfield Man Arrested for November 26 Attempted Murder Incident in King City

On November 26, 2024, at approximately 4:05 PM, officers from the King City Police Department were dispatched to the 900 block of Broadway Street for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned that the victim had been shot multiple times and was transported by family members to a local hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening wounds. Through investigation, detectives identified a possible suspect vehicle. A subject associated to that vehicle was contacted and later arrested for his involvement in the shooting. He is identified as 20-year-old Adrian Justo of Greenfield. Justo was booked into Monterey County Jail for attempted murder. There is no additional information at this time and the investigation is on-going. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (831) 385-4848; Sergeant Joshue Partida at (831) 386-5988 or jpartida@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain compl...

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