NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 4, 2026Hillsborough
Police arrest two brothers and seize weapon and cocaine in Soledad operation
Police in Soledad arrested two brothers and seized a firearm and approximately one kilogram of cocaine during a series of raids targeting violent crime in southern Monterey County. While the operation was part of an investigation into the May homicide of Miguel Godoy, authorities have not yet linked the suspects to that specific crime.
Read the full story at Noticias Tampa Bay (Univision)Why It Matters
The operation represents an ongoing effort by local law enforcement to address recent violent crime in southern Monterey County, with investigators currently testing seized evidence for links to multiple regional homicides.
Key Facts
- Two brothers were arrested during a police operation in Soledad.
- Authorities seized a firearm and approximately one kilogram of cocaine.
- The operation was part of a broader investigation into violent crime in southern Monterey County.
- The investigation was initiated following the May 2026 homicide of Miguel Godoy.
- The arrested individuals have not been charged with the homicide of Miguel Godoy.
- Investigators are testing the seized firearm to see if it is linked to the Godoy homicide or a recent double homicide in Greenfield.
Who's Mentioned
organizationEntravision Communications Inc.“Copyright holder of the news report.”locationMonterey County“Region where the investigation into violent crime is focused.”personMiguel Godoy“Victim of a homicide in Soledad in May 2026.”locationSoledad“City where the police operation took place.”locationGreenfield“City where a recent double homicide occurred.”