On July 1, 2020, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Monterey Detectives received information that Hector Amparo, 46, of Salinas, had a felony warrant from Santa Cruz County for burglary and theft. Detectives located Amparo at the Travelodge, 2030 North Fremont, Monterey. NEWS RELEASE AND PHOTOS IN PDF

Yesterday’s announcement of an emergency order to close Monterey beaches over the 4th of July weekend has been advanced to include Friday, July 3. The order closes all beaches to the public from 12:01 AM on July 3, 2020 to 11:50 PM on July 5, 2020. Exceptions include all recreational uses of the ocean as outlined in the Order. People found in violation of the beach order are subject to a $100 fine for the first violation, $150 for a second violation, and $200 for a third violation. The Order also closes or limits nearby parking. Parking violations are subject to a $125 fine. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

NEW MASK ORDER: The City of Monterey announced today a new emergency order adopting the California Department of Public Health’s guidance for the use of face coverings to be enforceable by administrative citation within the City of  Monterey. As of today, July 1, 2020, the City will enforce the mandatory wearing of face coverings in business districts both inside and outside, with a fine of $100 for the first violation. 

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On June 24, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Monterey Police Officers responded to a disturbance in the area of Jefferson Street and Larkin Street in Monterey regarding a White male, later identified as Daniel Birchell, yelling racial slurs at a Black male. NEWS RELEASE AND PHOTO IN PDF
 

Communities including Monterey must find unique ways to celebrate the Independence Day holiday this year, as traditional events were cancelled months ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We can all still enjoy the 4th of July with careful celebrations that maintain physical distancing, and by everyone wearing masks, refraining from large social gatherings, washing hands thoroughly and often, and taking other health officer directives to reduce the spread of the virus. Remaining diligent and taking the necessary precautions will help our community defeat COVID-19. People celebrating in small groups at the beaches, parks, and other public locations are asked to pick up all garbage including used masks and gloves. NEWS RELEASE

The Monterey Police Department (MPD) has worked closely with the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) through the monthly meeting hosted by MPD, known as the “Homeless Exchange” to find resources for veterans. Recently the VRC has been able to expand its’ staffing and has volunteered to join in the efforts with the MPD Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Team (MDOT.) The MPD is excited to announce the VRC as the newest member to the MDOT team and the increased possibilities of this collaboration. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

On June 15, 2020, at approximately 2:22 a.m., Monterey Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a female subject who had threatened the clerk at Chevron, 351 Fremont Street, with a knife. Prior to Officers arriving on the scene, the clerk updated dispatch and said the subject was banging on the windows to the business. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

Condolences - The Monterey Police Department offers our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller. The MPD also holds the other law enforcement personnel, who were injured in that event, in our thoughts and prayers for a quick and full recovery. We know the Santa Cruz County community and all of the Monterey Bay communities are reeling from this tragedy. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF