Seaside Fire & Police

09/07/2026

Another ride along and look behind the scenes:

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09/04/2026

A heartfelt and joyful congratulations to Monterey Police Chief Hober on his retirement! 🎉
On behalf of our entire department and community, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Chief Hober for his incredible contributions to Seaside throughout his leadership. He has been more than just a neighboring chief; he has been an unwavering ally and a true friend to our city.
Since his beginnings on the peninsula, Chief Hober and the Monterey Police Department have been essential partners in strengthening our community. His dedication to regional collaboration directly benefited Seaside with critical advancements, including:

🛡️ Enhancements for the regional special tactics team

👮 Leadership of the Peninsula Regional Violent Crime and Narcotics Team (PRVNT)

🤝 Regionalizing de-escalation training and active shooter preparedness

🔍 Dedicated cold case DNA funding for Seaside

While his commitment to the region was serious, anyone who knows Chief Hober also knows he has an incredible sense of humor. He was a great partner to work with, always ready with a witty remark. Because we know he'll appreciate a good laugh, we thought this lighthearted image perfectly captured his unique ability to embrace the unexpected (seahorses and all!) with a smile.

We look forward to carrying forward the strong foundation of partnership he helped build.

Thank you, Chief Hober, for your dedicated service and for the great memories. We wish you all the very best in your next chapter! 👏✨

-Chief Borges & Seaside PD

09/02/2026

🚔 Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Firearm Recovery

At approximately 12:29 a.m., Sgt. Dillon conducted a traffic stop near General Jim Moore Boulevard and San Pablo Avenue.

During the stop, officers contacted a known Norteño gang member and convicted felon. Officers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, leading to a search of the vehicle.

The search resulted in the recovery of:

• A loaded pistol with 16 rounds
• A firearm reported stolen from out of state
• Co***ne
• Drug paraphernalia

The suspect was arrested and transported to the Monterey County Jail.

Another illegal firearm removed from our streets. Great work by Sgt. Dillon and Officer Lopez, along with the assisting officers, resulting in a significant public safety outcome.

Safe streets. Strong communities.

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

A New Chapter of Service Begins 🇺🇸💙

Today, the Seaside Police Department had the honor of welcoming several new members of our department during a special Swearing-In Ceremony.

Each of these individuals brings unique skills, experience, and a commitment to serving our community. While their roles may be different, they share one common purpose: to make Seaside a safer, stronger, and more connected community.

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming:

👮‍♀️ Police Records Technician
Kristal Carmona-Vasquez

🤝 Community Resource Specialist
Ana Frias

🚗 Parking Compliance Specialist
Joel “Nico” Alvarez

👮‍♀️ Police Officers
Antonette Roesner
Chad Ventimiglia
Jose-Luis Zamudio

⭐ Sergeant
David Dillon

Today marks more than simply a new position or title. It represents a commitment to public service, accountability, compassion, and the people of Seaside.

To all of our newest members: welcome to the family. We are proud to have you serving alongside us, and we look forward to the difference you will make in our community.

Please help us congratulate each of them as they begin this next chapter of their careers. Welcome aboard! 💙👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

08/24/2026

🔔Cold Case Mystery Monday

Seaside’s oldest cold case…

47 years is far too long for a family to wait for answers.

On November 15, 1977, Larry Rush was found at a public park near Mingo Avenue in Seaside. Larry had suffered a violent attack and ultimately died from his injuries.

Nearly five decades have passed, but the questions surrounding Larry’s death remain.

Who attacked Larry?
Why was he there that day?
And most importantly… who knows what happened?

Larry was not just a name in a case file. By all accounts, he was deeply loved by his family and had many friends who cared about him. Somewhere in our community, there may still be someone who remembers something—a conversation, a person, a vehicle, a detail that seemed insignificant at the time.

Time does not erase a crime. And it should not erase the memory of the person who lost his life.

Someone knows something.

If you have information about the murder of Larry Rush, now is the time to come forward. Even the smallest detail could be the piece investigators need to finally bring answers to Larry’s loved ones.

You can help give Larry’s loved ones something they have waited nearly 50 years for: answers, accountability, and closure.

There is no more time to waste.

📞 Seaside Police Department: 831-899-6748

Let’s not allow Larry Rush to be forgotten. Someone knows what happened. Help us bring his story to a conclusion.

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

Sometimes, the most important thing we do is help someone make it through the next moment. ❤️

Yesterday, our officers responded to an extremely concerning situation involving a person who was experiencing a mental health crisis and had their child with them.

The person had made previous statements about driving a vehicle off a cliff and warned they would attempt to evade police if officers tried to stop her.

Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, officers immediately focused on locating the person while keeping everyone involved safe. Officer Vazquez was able to establish communication with the person by phone, working patiently to maintain that connection.

When the person was located, officers continued to approach the situation with compassion and patience. The person surrendered the child to officers but then attempted to flee, running toward the highway.

Officer Greenwood was ultimately able to establish a connection with the person and safely encourage them to get into an ambulance and accept professional help.

Perhaps one of the most human-like moments is when Officer Palma met with the child at the police department, logged into his personal YouTube account, and let the child watch a Spider-Man movie to keep their mind off of all of the trauma they had just endured. ❤️‍🩹

This is what compassionate policing looks like.

Not every call is about an arrest. Sometimes it’s about slowing things down, listening, building trust, and doing everything possible to protect someone during their darkest moment.

We are incredibly proud of the officers and partner agencies who worked together to bring this situation to a safe conclusion.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You don’t have to face a difficult moment alone. There is help, and there is hope. ❤️