News in Monterey
City of Monterey
Published September 12Three News Releases Regarding Recent Unrelated Narcotics Arrests
The following three news releases were published by Monterey Police. They are unrelated narcotics arrests: May 22, 2026, Possession of Narcotics for Sales Arrests May 23, 2026, Possession of Narcotics for Sales Arrests May 26, 2026, Possession of Narcotics
City of Monterey
Published September 12Hazardous Materials Incident Response in Monterey
On Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:10 p.m., Monterey Fire Department responded to a reported chemical odor at an apartment complex at 201 Glenwood Circle in Monterey, California. FULL NEWS RELEASE IN PDF
City of Monterey
Published September 12Domestic Violence Arrest
On June 6, 2026, at approximately 6:03 P.M., Monterey Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Skyline Drive and Pinehill Way regarding a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim, who was suffering from lacerations to the head. Officers…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Firearm Arrest
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at approximately 10:34 p.m., a Monterey Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of Montecito Avenue. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Victor Gonzales Jr., 41, of Seaside, CA. Following the investigation, Gonzales Jr. was…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Stabbing Investigation
On July 2, 2026, at approximately 9:32 p.m., Monterey Police Officers were dispatched to the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) in response to a report of a victim who had arrived at the hospital with stab wounds. The victim was transferred to the Natividad…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Vegetation Fire - Highway 1 and Palo Verde Avenue
Monterey, Calif. – On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at approximately 6:04 a.m., the Monterey Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a vegetation fire along Highway 1, south of Casa Verde Way. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fully involved encampment fire that had…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Assault with Deadly Weapon Arrest
On July 28, 2026, at approximately 1:23 A.M., the Monterey Police Department was dispatched to the 2600 block of Sand Dunes Drive for a possible stabbing. The reporting party was an uninvolved witness who observed a male run through the area with a possible injury while stating…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Fatal Motorcycle Collision
On July 30, 2026, at approximately 12:47 p.m., Monterey Police Department officers were dispatched to a single-motorcycle collision just north of the northbound Lighthouse Tunnel exit. Upon arrival, officers located the motorcyclist, identified as 21-year-old Devin Reyes of…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Stabbing Investigation Update
On July 2, 2026, Monterey Police Department (MPD) officers investigated a reported stabbing initially stated to have occurred in the 2300 block of North Fremont Street in Monterey. An initial media release regarding this incident was previously distributed on July 8, 2026.…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Arrest - Sexual Interest in a Minor
On July 24, 2026, Monterey Police Department (MPD) officers investigated a report of a juvenile receiving obscene and sexually explicit text messages from an adult male. Officers identified the male as 35-year-old Michael Aliotti. Aliotti sent the victim sexually explicit text…
City of Monterey
Published September 12Fatal Collision Investigation
On August 16, 2026 at 5:14 P.M., Monterey Police Officers responded to Barnett Segal and Iris Canyon Road for a report of a vehicle injury accident. Officers and medical personnel arrived on scene and located a single vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a tree. At the…
City of Monterey
Published September 12City Warns Residents and Contractors of Permit Payment Scam Impersonating Planning Staff
Monterey, Calif. -- August 20, 2026 – The City of Monterey is issuing an urgent warning to residents, property owners, and local contractors regarding a sophisticated email phishing scam. Fraudulent actors are currently impersonating City staff to solicit fake payments for local…