Homicide Investigation

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Salinas Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Great Island Street. Detectives are on scene. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Salinas Police Department at (831) 758-7321. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Salinas Police Department tip line at (831) 775-4222.

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Homicide Investigation

Salinas Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Great Island Street. Detectives are on scene. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Salinas Police Department at (831) 758-7321. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Salinas Police Department tip line at (831) 775-4222.

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Prostitution Sting Operation

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Based on several complaints received for illicit activity at massage parlors in Salinas, Salinas PD organized an undercover enforcement operation which took place on Friday February 12, 2021. Four locations were targeted. One location was not open for business and the other three were found to be in violation of prostitution activity…

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Homicide and Attempted Homicide Arrests

On January 12, 2017, at approximately 9:00 pm, Salinas Police Officers were in the area of Garner Avenue and North Sanborn Road when they heard several gunshots. Shortly thereafter, we received a ShotSpotter activation from the 500 block of Sunrise Street. Officers arrived in less than one minute and encountered 4 victims with gunshot wounds. Two of the victims had non-life-threatening wounds, but 27-year-old Jose Luis Flores-Vargas and 25-year-old Alejandro Ramirez were pronounced dead at the scene. None of the victims were gang affiliated.

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Say No to Drinking and Driving: Enjoy the Super Bowl at Home This Year

Whether it’s the commercials, halftime show or the game itself, the Salinas Police Department is reminding everyone that we are all on the same team when it comes to being safe on Super Bowl Sunday.

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