Seaside Fire & Police

06/01/2026

Cold Case Mystery Monday:

Justice for Antwan Tinsley 🕊️

On December 8, 1993, the warmth of a young life was brutally cut short. Antwan Tinsley was gunned down while walking in the 1600 block of Luxton Street—the very street he called home.

For over three decades, fear has kept the truth in the shadows. We know that back then, the violence in Seaside made people afraid to speak up. But times have changed, our community has grown stronger, and family and loved ones are still waiting for answers.

Fear shouldn't have the final say, and time shouldn't erase a life. Antwan deserves to rest in peace, and his loved ones deserve closure.

If you know something, no matter how small or insignificant it might seem, now is the time to find your courage. Your voice could be the missing piece.

📞 Seaside Police Department: 831–899–6748

You can remain anonymous. Help us bring Antwan justice.

05/31/2026

Over the past few days, our Community Resource Specialists attended the PLECT (Professionalizing Law Enforcement Community Engagement Training) Conference in Dallas, Texas 🇨🇱. PLECT brings together law enforcement professionals from across the country to share innovative strategies, best practices, and ideas for strengthening relationships between police departments and the communities they serve.

Throughout the conference, our team participated in workshops and discussions focused on community engagement, problem-solving, and building meaningful partnerships. We also had the opportunity to connect with agencies from across the nation and exchange ideas.

We are excited to bring back new ideas, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections that will help us continue enhancing our community outreach efforts and making Seaside PD even stronger. 🤝🏼👮🏽‍♂️👮🏽

05/29/2026

Yesterday, our department received a concerning report regarding a suspicious incident near San Lucas St and Olympia Ave. An adult male was reported following a young female and instructing her to get inside his truck, stating that "nothing bad would happen to her."

Thanks to the immediate response of our officers and vital cooperation from the neighborhood, we successfully retrieved area video footage.

Officers quickly identified the suspect as Alberto Ponciano (37) and he has been arrested.

We want to extend our deepest appreciation to the brave young victim who spoke up, our highly engaged community for providing the necessary leads, and our diligent police officers for working swiftly to bring this incident to a safe resolution.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Cold Case (Memorial Day) Mystery Monday 🇺🇸🫡


Every veteran steps up willing to give everything for their country. But, veteran Judy Woodard’s life wasn’t taken on a distant battlefield—it was stolen right here at home, in a place she should have been safe. 💔
Forty-five years ago, on January 5, 1981, the young soldier stationed at Fort Ord was brutally attacked and murdered. Her body was left alone in a vacant lot near Broadway and Noche Buena in Seaside.
Judy served us. She stood for us. Yet for over four decades, her loved ones have been left waiting in the crushing silence of an unsolved heartbreak. They deserve answers. Judy deserves justice.
We cannot let her memory fade into the shadows. Someone out there knows something. Even the smallest detail, a memory you’ve carried for years, could be the key to bringing her home the peace she earned.
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If you have any information—no matter how minor it seems—please speak up.

📞 **Seaside Police Department:** 831-899-6748
Please share this post. Let’s make sure Judy Woodard is never forgotten.

05/25/2026

Today, the Seaside Police Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their courage and dedication to protecting our freedom.
As you celebrate with family and friends today, please join us in pausing for a moment of reflection to remember our fallen heroes.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸✨

05/25/2026

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05/23/2026

What an honor to be part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California, championing the incredible potential of special athletes! The Peninsula came together to fuel the torch, and we're grateful to Monterey Police Department for passing the torch to us to carry it forward, embodying Seaside's commitment to this powerful cause. Kudos to the Monterey County police agencies who made this week unforgettable:

Monterey Police Department
Pacific Grove Police Department,
Salinas Police Department, Marina Police Department, Carmel By The Sea Police Officers Association,
Del Rey Oaks Police Department, and
Sand City Police Dept