On October 4, 2020 at approximately 12:57 a.m., the Monterey Police Department responded to an interrupted residential burglary in the 200 block of Laine Street. The suspects fled the scene and were not located. NEWS RELEASE AND PHOTO IN PDF

Over the past several months, the Monterey Police Department has investigated a series of residential burglary and prowling incidents. NEWS RELEASE AND PHOTO IN PDF

On September 22, 2020 at approximately 12:24 a.m., Monterey Police Officers were dispatched to the area of the 100 block of Tide Avenue after receiving several calls of gunshots heard in the area. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

On September 10th, 2020 at approximately 11:26 a.m., Monterey Police Department (MPD) Officers were dispatched to the area of Cielo Vista Drive regarding a dog attack. The subsequent investigation determined a woman was walking her two small dogs on Cielo Vista when she was approached by two loose dogs (Cane Corsos, also known as Italian Mastiffs), that belonged to a resident on Cielo Vista. The female attempted to turn around and walk away from the Mastiffs but they followed her and became aggressive. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

On September 9th, 2020 at approximately 7:31 AM, Monterey Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Mar Vista Drive and Monte Vista Drive regarding a report of a vehicle stopped in the roadway with the driver unconscious behind the wheel. When officers arrived on scene, they observed the driver was still unconscious and containers filled with what appeared to be marijuana were strewn about the vehicle. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

On September 6th, 2020 at approximately 3:44 PM, a Monterey Police Department (MPD) Officer was driving in the 400 block of Figueroa when he observed a subject standing along the edge of the roadway yelling. The subject was agitated and aggressive with clenched fists and he appeared to be yelling at passing cars or other pedestrians on the sidewalk. As the officer stopped to check on the subject’s welfare he quickly got into a parked truck. When the officer approached the truck to speak with the subject, the subject yelled at the officer and threatened to kill him. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

In an effort to reduce large public gatherings and slow the spread of COVID-19, all Monterey County beaches were closed over Labor Day weekend. Monterey city beach closures were announced through several methods including social media, in the press, on digital displays along roadways, and at the entrances to each beach. Additionally, metal, wooden, and plastic fencing barricades were placed at some entrances to increase public awareness of the closures. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

On August 29th, 2020 at approximately 4:58 PM, a Monterey Police Officer observed a black Dodge Ram 2500 truck traveling on Del Monte Avenue near English Avenue violating the vehicle code. The officer attempted to stop the driver and the subject refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued, wherein the suspect drove in an erratic and dangerous manner. The officer discontinued the pursuit. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF