On 5/11/23, at 9:08 pm, officers responded to a report of gunshots and a woman crying on the 700 block of Elton Place. Minutes later, in what appeared to be a separate incident, a 39-year-old called 911 reporting a man had approached him on Myers Court and revealed a handgun in his waistband and asked him where he was from. The victim ran away and called the police.
A short time later, a 23-year-old man arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand. He stated he had been unloading groceries from his car in the driveway of an apartment complex on the 700 block of Elton when he heard several shots and was hit in the hand.
Officers located bullet casings in the driveway of the apartment complex and in the street. There were bullet strikes to the 23-year old’s vehicle and a second vehicle parked across the street. The victim’s 1-year-old child was in the car when it was struck. A search warrant was granted for the victim’s vehicle and an apartment at the location.
This investigation is ongoing and 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.

DATE/TIME: 05/01/2023 05:52 | LOCATION: Abbott St / Harris Rd
INCIDENT: Fatal Vehicle Collision
REPORT #: 23-050003
WATCH CMDR: John C. Murray

A 28-year-old man was driving his 2012 Honda Accord southbound on Abbott St. A semi-truck with two trailers was also in the southbound lane and just received a green light to continue. The semi began to accelerate when the Honda rear ended the trailer at a high speed. The driver of the Honda was transported to a local trauma center where he was pronounced deceased. The semi driver was uninjured, cooperative, and had no signs of impairment. The SPD Traffic Unit is conducting the investigation.

On Wednesday, 4/26/23, at approximately 6:30 pm, Salinas Police Officers and Salinas Fire Department responded to the 1600 block of Georgetown Way on a report of a juvenile needing medical attention.

DATE/TIME: 04/26/2023 11:28

LOCATION: 900 block of Acosta Plaza
INCIDENT: Shooting Victim/ Attempted Murder
REPORT #: 23-040792

Police received a ShotSpotter activation and 911 calls reporting multiple gunshots in the area of the 900 block of Acosta Plaza. A 34-year-old male victim attempted to flag down motorists at the gas station on E. Laurel and N. Sanborn Road. The victim had a single gunshot in the upper body and was transported to a local hospital. Officers searched the area, and several bullet casings were found in front of 915 Acosta Plaza. Several witnesses reported a gray Honda chasing the victim just before the shots were fired. The only descriptions provided of the suspects were 3 Hispanic males, one with long hair, and no clothing description. The victim is in stable condition with non-life-threatening wounds.

This investigation is ongoing and 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.

Salinas Police Detectives are still asking for the public’s help with any information regarding the disappearance of Arelie Garcia (25) who was reported missing on September 22, 2022.

On Monday, 12/19/22 at approximately 7:15 pm, Salinas Police Officers responded to a report of a victim of a shooting in the 1900 block of Bradbury St. On arrival they located David Alcantar-Rodriguez (18) suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers attempted life saving measures and the victim was transported to a local hospital, however, the victim succumbed to his injuries. A white sedan was seen leaving the area after the shooting.