On August 1, 2018 Monterey Police Officers conducted a probation search at a residence in the 1200 block of Eighth Street in Monterey. Upon searching the probationer’s bedroom and part of the residence, officers located ammunition, narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and what appeared to be a destructive device similar to a hand grenade. Upon finding the destructive device, officers evacuated the residence and contacted the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad.

On June 23rd, a burglary occurred at a construction site on Carmel Way in the City of Carmel. Two suspects were reported to have stolen thousands of dollars in tools and equipment. Also stolen was a white 2005 Ford F-350 panel truck with California license plate 7T03015.

On Monday June 11, 2018 at 12:33 AM, the Monterey Police Department received a call of an attempted residential burglary in the 400 block of English Avenue in Monterey. The suspect attempted to enter an occupied residence but was unsuccessful. The homeowner of the residence yelled at the suspect and the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was reported to be holding a handgun.

On June 8th, 2018 at 10:36 AM, the Peninsula Regional Violence and Narcotics Team and  Monterey  County  Probation  Department conducted  a probation compliance  check in the 1400 Block of Mescal St. in Seaside. As a result, 56 year old Eric Campbell was arrested for an outstanding $80,000 arrest warrant. During a subsequent investigation, a  homemade  destructive  device  was  located.  The  device  was  rendered  safe  with  the assistance of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad. At the conclusion of the  investigation,  both  Eric  and  his  56  year  old  twin  brother,  Cedric  Campbell,  were arrested for felon in possession of ammunition, possession of a destructive device and violation of probation.

The Monterey Police Department is now using the Nixle alert system to notify community members of critical information. The Nixle alert system is in use by many government agencies across the U.S. and allows the MPD to make notifications via text message, social media, and email. The system will allow people to receive information and updates on events, public safety emergencies, dangerous weather, and traffic advisories.