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Sgt. Brennan Lux of the King City Police Department looks on as King City Mayor Robert Cullen speaks on Tuesday, February 25 in front of the King City Police Department. Nic Coury▲

King City city manager Michael Powers speaks to members of the media and residents on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in front of the King City Police Department. Nic Coury▲

Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, February 25. Nic Coury▲

Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, February 25. Nic Coury▲

King City Police Chief Bruce Miller (right) waits with members of his family before his arraignment on Monday, March 3 in Salinas. Nic Coury▲

King City Police Chief Bruce Miller (right) talks with his attorney Juliet Peck before his arraignment on Monday, March 3. Nic Coury▲

Defense attorney Juliet Peck speaks with members of the media at the Monterey County Superior Court on Monday, March 6. Nic Coury▲

Deputy District Attorney Steve Somers looks at the defendants during their arraignments on Monday, March 3. Nic Coury▲

King City Police Officer Jaime Andrade smiles while waiting to be arraigned on Monday, March 3. Nic Coury▲

Defense attorney Richard Rosen(right) talks with his client King City Police Officer Mario Mottu Sr. before his arraignment on Monday, March 3. Nic Coury▲

King City Police Sgt. Bobby Carrillo (left) leaves the court after being arraigned on Monday, March 3. Nic Coury▲

King City resident Rufina Recendiz, a victim of the towing scandal, holds a sign during a press conference by the League of United Latin American Citizens at King City city hall on Wednesday, March 5. Nic Coury▲

Local activist Carlos Ramos' firm collected $43,000 from the anti-Measure O committee funded by Cal Am between March 18 and June 30. Nic Coury▲

King City resident and towing victim Veronica Villa speaks during a press conference by LULAC at King City city hall on Wednesday, March 5. Nic Coury▲

King City police Sgt. Alejandrina Tirado listens to a press conference by LULAC at King City city hall on Wednesday, March 5. Nic Coury▲

King City residents and journalists gather for a press conference by LULAC at King City city hall on Wednesday, March 5. Nic Coury▲

Angel Pinera, a King City resident, had his car towed by members of the King City Police Department. Nic Coury▲

Bruce Miller, retired acting chief of the King City Police Department, pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges on July 20. Nic Coury▲

Nic Coury

Mar 7, 2014

Last week’s news of multiple arrests of King City police officers has involved a ton of people, from District Attorney personnel and sheriff’s deputies, to King City residents and civil rights activists. It has stressed the South County community’s trust of their government and widened the rift between citizens and those entrusted to protect them.

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