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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

On September 2nd, 2020 at 2:30 PM, Monterey Police Officers were dispatched to the Monterey Peninsula College at 980 Fremont regarding a report of a burglary. Electronic items including laptops and camera equipment were reported stolen. During the subsequent investigation, officers located video surveillance footage of the suspect during the burglary. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

On August 31st, 2020 at 9:10 AM, Monterey Police Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Tyler Street regarding a report of a theft from an unlocked vehicle. During the subsequent investigation, officers located video surveillance footage of the suspect during the theft. NEWS RELEASE IN PDF

On August 26, 2020 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Monterey Police Department (MPD) Detectives, with the assistance of the Seaside PD, Marina PD, and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), served a search warrant in the 1400 block of Via Isola, Monterey. The search warrant was a result of a narcotics investigation involving drug sales and a drug overdose involving the residence. NEWS RELEASE

The National Weather service has issued a red flag warning - a warning that another weather system is in the forecast that includes potential lightning storms. The warning for erratic winds, dry lightning, and possible thunderstorms is effective now through 5:00 PM, Monday, August 24 (see graphic below). NEWS RELEASE IN PDF