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On July 19, 2021, at approximately 4:30 am Salinas Police Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation of shots fired in the 500 block of Fremont St. Upon arrival they located 25-year-old Nelson Leonardo Sanchez-Ruiz suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
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Last night at approximately 11 pm officers responded to a call regarding a victim of a shooting to the rear of a residence in the 300 block of Homestead Ave. Dispatch was also informed the suspect was still on the property.
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On July 5, 2022, at approximately 3:15 am a Marina PD unit leaving a local hospital came across a single vehicle collision in the area of Natividad Road and Lunsford Drive. Salinas Police officers responded and located 29-year-old Faith Elizabeth Valenzuela in the vehicle. She was not conscious or breathing so officers began CPR. They checked Ms. Valenzuela for additional injuries and discovered she also had suffered gunshot wounds. She was transported to a local hospital but died from her injuries.
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On 5/31/22 at approximately 2:55pm Salinas Police Officers responded to the intersection of N. Sanborn Rd. and Del Monte Ave. on a report of a victim of a shooting. On arrival they located 29-year-old Esteban Ocampo suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital however he died as a result of his injuries.
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“Click it or Ticket” Seat Belt Safety Campaign Runs Through Memorial Day
Salinas, Calif. –Salinas Police Department reminds everyone taking a trip to visit friends or family over the Memorial Day Weekend to always buckle up and keep children in child safety seats.
This year’s Click it or Ticket campaign is from May 23-June 5. During this time, the Salinas Police Department will have additional officers on patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing a seat belt. This includes vehicles where children are not secured in child safety seats.
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During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Salinas Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.
“Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so being extra careful before changing lanes is always good practice,” Public Information Officer, Miguel Cabrera said. “Motorcycle riders are out in the elements and do not have the same protections drivers and passengers do. Please share the road with motorcycles and drive safely.
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May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Salinas Police Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides
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April is National Autism Awareness Month, and the Salinas Police Department is happy to announce that we continue supporting and promoting awareness of this important cause
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On March 17, 2022, at approximately 5:55 pm, the 29-year-old driver turned southbound onto South Main Street from Plaza Circle. A bicyclist, 54-year-old Rodney James Heston, was traveling northbound on the southbound side of the street. The driver and Mr. Heston collided, causing severe injuries to Mr. Heston.
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It is with a heavy heart that we at Salinas PD inform that one of our officers, Jorge David Alvarado (30), a five-year veteran was shot and killed in the line of duty last night. At approximately 2241 hours, Officer Alvarado conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Market Street and Griffin Street. and was involved in an officer involved shooting
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