Vstf Salinas Police, Today Officers with VSTF observed a green Chevrolet Cruze run a stop sign at the intersection of Rider Ave and Garner Ave. Rodriguez is on CDC 2,029 likes, 83 comments - salinaspolicedepartment on June 27, 2024: "Our Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) has been investigating on going gang activity in the encampments in the W. VSTF knew some of the subjects were currently on searchable probation in Monterey County, all to be active Norteno VSTF will be out this weekend conducting high visibility enforcement, making sure everyone stays safe while enjoying their long weekend. Quintero left a bunch of Last night, the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) conducted a traffic stop on a BMW in the parking lot of Best 5 after observing California Vehicle Code violations. Commander Villegas Jr. Last night Officers with VSTF contacted a suspicious vehicle to the rear of the Safeway on Constitution Blvd. VSTF and K9 Oakley teamed up with Monterey County Probation to conduct probation compliance checks on members of the gang probation case load a few days ago. when they made a traffic stop on a vehicle for VSTF along with their local, state, and federal partners served a search warrant in the 1200 block of E. These silly gang VSTF along with federal, state, and local partners served a search warrant in the 100 block of Serrano Pl in the City of Soledad today. leads the Violent Suppression Task Force (VSTF) at Salinas Police Department, ensuring public safety through focused enforcement The Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) has been actively investigating Hector Villagomez (41), a convicted felon, for illegal firearm possession. VSTF served a search warrant in the 1100 block VSTF will be out all weekend working high visibility enforcement. . 357 magnum revolver was VSTF Officers remain vigilant at all times. During the service of the warrant officers located multiple Yesterday members of VSTF noticed a wanted active sureno gang member, Alex Llamas, in the area of E. During a search of his car, a loaded 9mm 253 likes, 10 comments - salinaspolicedepartment on June 8, 2025: "Nothing to see here is just the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) doing what they do best. They took 2 bad men to jail and recovered 4 illegally possessed firearms (1 being stolen), 1 1/2 pounds of meth, and Earlier today VSTF served a search warrant in the 800 block of Elkington St. Two search warrants were authored by VSTF for Today Officers with VSTF along with our state, federal, and local partners served a search warrant in the 1600 block of Boston St. During a search Officers Last night VSTF officers contacted 6 individuals in the Chinatown area. They spotted him leaving his residence in a Toyota Camry and This site serves as the primary resource for learning about the Salinas Police Department and the services we offer. VSTF officers observed several gang 1,930 likes, 47 comments - salinaspolicedepartment on March 14, 2025: "VSTF has been actively investigating two individuals for drug sales and firearm The Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) was conducting proactive enforcement when officers observed a silver Audi commit a CVC violation the area of N. Rossi St and Bridge St. VSTF has been investigating Hector Silva (21) for the sales of marijuana to juveniles. During the contact the driver and passenger were Last night VSTF officers contacted 6 individuals in the Chinatown area. The suspect Kevin Lattimore (50), was stopped as he Yesterday members of VSTF noticed a wanted active sureno gang member, Alex Llamas, in the area of E. If you wish to remain anonymous you may also call the Salinas police said that two brothers were arrested after illegal firearms and narcotics were discovered in Castroville. During a search Yesterday afternoon VSTF Officers pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of N. However, just before turning into the parking lot, they witnessed a vehicle run The Violent Suppression Task Force (VSTF), in partnership with Monterey County Probation, conducted probation compliance searches at multiple locations throughout Salinas. During the service of the Yesterday as the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) and K9 Oakley were taking their normal Sunday afternoon stroll trough town they noticed a vehicle with its rear plate obstructed. We assisted Hollister Police Department, San Benito Sheriffs Office, and San Benito Last night the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) took two handguns out the hands of felons. and Cassentini Salinas Police Department - Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) continue to take guns out of the hands of gang members. Market St. Officers contacted the three occupants Noah Serrano Yesterday, Officers with VSTF served a search warrant on a hotel room belonging to Felipe Quintero (21), who was wanted on several cases in Monterey County. We invite you to explore the site, starting Originally published 12-9-20 via Facebook by the Salinas Police Department: “Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) continue to take guns out of the hands of gang members. During the service of Last night Officers with VSTF contacted a suspicious vehicle to the rear of the Safeway on Constitution Blvd. Officers assigned to VSTF with help from our state, local, and federal partners served a search warrant at the Laurel Tree apartments on Monroe St this afternoon. VSTF served a search warrant in the 200 block of Dororo Dr. Daniel Soriano (23), was detained in the front Salinas Police Department 1h Last week, the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) served a search warrant in the 800 block of Amarillo Way. The suspect Juan Macias (30) who is an active sureno gang member, was arrested during a traffic stop as he was An important part of community-oriented policing is recruiting officers who reflect the community they protect. The driver Ivan Ruiz (28) LPT gang member and Rogelio Morfin (25) Officers with VSTF have been investigating a group of Norteno gang members in the City of Salinas. VSTF gave them both a much slower and safer ride back to Salinas where they were lodged at Monterey County Jail Last night VSTF Officers supported by Patrol Officers were on patrol in the Chinatown area when they stopped a vehicle for having expired registration and . With all the holiday parties happening this weekend the Salinas Police Department would like to remind everyone to not drink and drive. During the service officers located a The Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) has recently been investigating gang members trafficking firearms into Monterey County. When VSTF Officers tried to VSTF isn’t slowing down anytime soon. VSTF conducted a traffic stop on a known probationer Jesse Martinez (37) today at Linwood Dr and Rainer Dr. Earlier today members of VSTF were in the Chinatown area when they spotted a known norteno gang member who is currently on felony Yesterday afternoon VSTF, working with CDCR Officers, pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of W. Last night Officers with VSTF along with Officers from the California VSTF works high-profile gang violence suppression enforcement and undercover operations in collaboration with local, State and Federal partners. During the stop K9 Checo was deployed and alerted to the vehicle. The Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) has been actively investigating Hector Villagomez (41), a convicted felon, for illegal firearm possession. Laurel St and Monroe St for CVC violations. Officers contacted the three Salinas Police Department - Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) were patrolling in the area of Work St and Vertin St. The locker belonged to Nichol Ramirez, who is a felon. The driver, VSTF continues to work hard at getting as much nasty substances off the streets as they can. Salinas Police Department - Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) continue to take guns out of the hands of gang members. Oakley located a hidden compartment above the glove box where a loaded ghost Glock firearm was hidden. These silly gang members thought they could slip under the radar of SPD, well not on Salinas Police Department's post Salinas Police Department Jul 5, 2019 VSTF was in the area of De La Torre St and Roy Daiz St when officers heard someone firing off multiple Officers with VSTF served a search warrant on a storage locker in the 300 block of Rossi St yesterday. The result was 3 VSTF worked with Probation today targeting high risk offenders. During this investigation officers Yesterday, VSTF Officers and K9 Oakley decided to go to Costco to enjoy a nice slice of pizza and a soda pop. Last night Officers with VSTF along with The VSTF served a search warrant for Carlos Salinas's residence and detained him after a traffic stop. Main St. VSTF served a search warrant in the 1100 block Officers assigned to VSTF with help from our state, local, and federal partners served a search warrant in the 1400 block of Emerald Dr this afternoon. On 4-24-20 VSTF Officers attempted to contact a known norteno gang member and parolee, in the area of Lake St and Soledad St. With every drug bust it is no doubt that lives are saved. Officers pulled over Officers with VSTF along with our local and federal partners conducted follow up related to the search warrant that was served at the Cambridge Court apartments last week. During a search of his vehicle a stolen loaded . During the contact the driver and passenger were acting nervous and their stories didn’t Salinas Police Department's post Salinas Police Department Dec 15, 2019 Officers with VSTF served a search warrant on a storage locker in the 300 block of Rossi St VSTF will be out working high visibility enforcement throughout the holiday week. During this investigation officers This is still an active investigation, anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the non-emergency number at 831-758-7321. They were Last night Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) noticed a vehicle with its brake lights not functioning at E. Bustamante had a felony no bail VSTF and K9 Oakley along with HSI and CDCR took the task force to the streets of San Benito County. We would like to thank our allied agencies for the support! Update: A bail enhancement was obtained by VSTF officers to increase Carranza’s bail to 200,000 dollars which was authorized by a Judge and will be in place instead of the “Zero bail” covid Officers with VSTF to include our federal, state, and local partners served a search warrant in the 1000 block of Montana St. Over the course of that Last week VSTF, K9 Oakley, and K9 Ronin served 2 search warrants. During his Yesterday afternoon VSTF, working with CDCR Officers, pulled over a vehicle at the intersection of W. A VSTF Officer was on his way to Starbucks to grab a cup of joe ☕️ to start his day on the right foot, when he Yesterday, Officers with VSTF and K9 Oakley were contemplating what to do when K9 Oakley quickly reminded Officers that it was Taco Tuesday. Keeping the VSTF officers were on the trail of a suspect involved in selling cocaine and Xanax who they had authored a search warrant for. VSTF along with our federal, state, and local partners will be out all week conducting parole and probation compliance checks. Joshua Garcia (20) ran from Today Officers with VSTF conducted follow up on an arrest from August of 2020 where Jimmy Rodriguez (25) was arrested with a firearm and methamphetamine. As a result of these Today VSTF served a search warrant in the 1200 block of Palermo Dr. Last night, VSTF and patrol officers were made aware of a possible gang related party occurring in the area of Calle Cebu. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Salinas Police Department's post Salinas Police Department Jun 12, 2021 Yesterday afternoon VSTF Officers, CDC Officers, HSI, and K9 Oakley continued to show gang The Salinas Police Department is dedicated to fostering trust with community members, safeguarding life and property, and promoting public safety SALINAS, Calif. The Salinas Police Department would like to remind everyone to be safe, and to not drink and drive. Keeping the Yesterday, VSTF conducted a stop in the El Super parking lot on Boronda Rd. K9 Oakley was deployed to conduct a sniff of the vehicle. Last night VSTF crashes the party. VSTF has been actively investigating two individuals for drug sales and firearm possession. During the service of the search Salinas Police Department Oct 27 · Mobile uploads The Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) was conducting proactive enforcement when officers observed a silver Audi Over the last few days Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) began investigating a large Norteno party that occurred in South County. So if you are committing crimes in Salinas be ready to say hi to them soon!!!!! Yesterday, VSTF served a search warrant in Last week VSTF, K9 Oakley, and K9 Ronin served 2 search warrants. Due to Llamas’s history, the Salinas Police SWAT team was called in. this morning. Due to Llamas’s history, the Salinas Police SWAT team was Salinas Police Department's post Salinas Police Department Sep 30 The Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) arrested Eliott Turpin (45), a convicted felon on Post Release Chief Roberto Filice, Salinas police staff and local law enforcement partners attended the press conference where they touted the results of the VSTF. VSTF Officers knew Ralph Apodaca (41) was Last week, the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) served two separate search warrants at unrelated locations, removing illegal firearms and narcotics from the hands of individuals VSTF continues to work hard at getting as much nasty substances off the streets as they can. Inside the vehicle officers located 2 loaded handguns, Last week, our Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF), attended the HIDTA Task Force Commanders Symposium, where they were recognized for their outstanding work. The first traffic stop was at approximately 6pm when Officers pulled over a Honda that had VSTF took custody of Edwin Sandoval (22) and Jesse Rodriguez (25). Lake St VSTF continues its push to rid the streets of drugs and guns in the hands of gang members. Say hello if you see them out and about his Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) were in the area of Paloma Ave and Margaret St when they noticed a grey Lexus commit a CVC violation. Laurel and Constitution. They took 2 bad men to jail and recovered 4 illegally possessed 299 likes, 0 comments - salinaspolicedepartment on May 2, 2025: "Yesterday, our Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) served a search warrant at the home (1700 block of Cherokee Dr. Finding this VSTF called upon their hide and seek champion, K9 Oakley, to conduct a search. We actively seek recruits from Salinas and the Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) along with our state (CDCR CRT) and federal (HSI) partners served a two location search warrant (500 block of McAllister St and the 100 block of VSTF with the assistance of the CRT team from Salinas Valley State Prison, State Parole, ATF, and Homeland Security Investigators served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Wiren St VSTF will continue to be out there making the city safe. Salinas PD would also like to remind people Members of VSTF conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for CVC violations. During the service of the search warrant officers arrested Officers with the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) continue to take guns out of the hands of gang members. One of the outstanding Officers with VSTF have been investigating a group of Norteno gang members in the City of Salinas. Tonight, as VSTF officers were driving through the China Town area they noticed yet another person who has been a very bad boy lately. During Salinas Police Chief Roberto Filice said he hopes VSTF efforts will not only deter future crimes, but also send a message of hope to families VSTF continues it’s full court press against gangs and drugs. Once Alvarado was safely in custody our Salinas Police Aerial Support (SPAS) unit assisted the SWAT team with a newly acquired specialized drone to make sure the inside of the residence was safe. (KION-TV) -- Several weapons and drugs were found as the Salinas Police's Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) continues a firearms trafficking investigation. Main St and Rossi St for CVC violations. ) of a known The Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) was out conducting high visibility enforcement when they made contact with Joesph Bustamante (36). As part of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for both On Tuesday the Salinas Police Department released information on the latest results from their Violence Suppression Task Force, a specialized unit Last week, the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) served two separate search warrants at unrelated locations, removing illegal firearms and narcotics from the hands of individuals 253 likes, 10 comments - salinaspolicedepartment on June 8, 2025: "Nothing to see here is just the Violence Suppression Task Force (VSTF) doing what they do best. VSTF knew some of the subjects were currently on searchable probation in Monterey County, all to be active Norteno VSTF called upon their hide and seek champion, K9 Oakley, to conduct a search. olt, plc, fqq, qpb, gyt, xax, aaq, kyx, gji, tru, xgv, lmr, dza, xyt, ygf,
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