UPDATE on December 26, 2021 Homicide Investigation in King City

At the conclusion of the Forensic Examinations conducted by the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Unit it was determined Selena Gonzalez Godoy was pregnant at the time she was murdered. The Coroner Unit determined Ms. Godoy’s pregnancy had progressed in excess of 8 weeks. Due to Ms. Godoy’s pregnancy having progressed past eight weeks the Police Department has charged Raul Omar Lucas with one additional count of homicide and Rocio Villa Vasquez Martinez with one additional count of aiding and abetting in the homicide. On Friday, January 14, 2022, at approximately 10:00am, Detectives from the King City Police Department contacted 19-year-old Guillermo Becerra, a male resident of Salinas, CA in Salinas after developing probable cause he was involved in the commission of the murders. Becerra was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail on three counts of homicide. The King City Police Department is continuing its efforts to locate Elizar Ayron Arrellano and is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Elizar Ayron Arellano (photograph below). If members of the public know the whereabouts of Arellano they are asked to not attempt to contact Arellano as he is considered armed and dangerous and instead contact the King City Police Department at 831-755-5111 and advise them they believe they have seen Arellano, the location and time where they saw Arellano, a description of Arellano’s clothing and any vehicle that may be related to him. This is an active and ongoing investigation and the King City PD has determined one (1) additional suspect was involved in the murder of the victims. They are asking members of the public who may have information pertaining to this investigation or may know of associates of Elizar Ayron Arellano, Raul Omar Lucas, or Guillermo Becerra to contact Sergeant John Dow of the King City Police Department at (831) 386-5988; or jdow@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous.

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Fatal 3 Vehicle Accident Involving Wrong Way Driver on Highway 101 Outside of King City on January 10

A fatal multi-vehicle collision happened on Saturday night, January 10 at 9:51 p.m. on northbound Highway 101 outside of King City. According to the King City CHP a 2016 Toyota Tacoma driven by 65-year-old Paul Lee Cooper of Otis, Oregon was heading the wrong way going southbound in the northbound lanes south of Jolon Road, while a 2006 Toyota Corolla driven by 33-year-old Dinora Maribel Gomez of Salinas was heading northbound on Highway 101 south of Jolon Road in the #1 lane and a Honda Accord driven by 36-year-old Ignacio Sangerman of King City was also traveling northbound on Highway 101 south of Jolon Road but was in the #2 lane. Due to Cooper's level of impairment his vehicle went the wrong way on Highway 101 going directly into the path of Gomez' vehicle causing the rear of her car to crash with the front of the vehicle driven by Sangerman. Cooper was arrested, sustaining major injuries and was transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas where as of January 12 is...

Monterey County DA Releases Preliminary Information Concerning an Officer Involved Shooting Incident that Occurred Outside of Soledad on December 16

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni on December 19 released preliminary information concerning the officer involved shooting (OIS) which occurred at about 1:20 a.m. outside the city of Soledad on December 16, 2025. Just before 1:00 a.m., Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputy Carlos Pina, who has been a peace officer for 10 years all with MCSO, and Deputy Blain Councilman, each in separate patrol cars, were dispatched to 32097 McCoy Road. A resident at the farm labor camp reported a suspicious individual with a handgun whose white Honda 4 door sedan was parked in space 18 at the complex. Before parking there, the suspect drove around and around, stopped in front of the reporting party’s (RP’s) truck, and got out. The RP could hear music. Deputy Pina drove the lead patrol car and arrived just after 1:20 a.m. His dashcam video, which does not record sound but which he installed on his own and at his own expense, depicts the following: He drove down ...

King City City Council Announces Selection of José Arreola as New City Manager

January 7, 2025-Following an extensive recruitment process, José Arreola has been selected by the King City City Council to be its next City Manager. Arreola will replace Steve Adams, who is retiring after serving in the position for the past 10 years. Arreola was selected from 31 applicants and 8 finalists for the position. The King City City Council will formally consider the proposed city manager contract at its meeting on Tuesday night, January 13. Arreola's first day on the job is scheduled to be February 23. José Arreola has a distinguished career of serving the community with a particular commitment to youth. He has worked for the City of Salinas for 12 years as their Community Safety Program Manager, Community Safety Administrator and Assistant to the City Manager. Among other responsibilities, Arreola has led several programs to eliminate gang violence which aligns well with the City of King’s efforts and priorities. Prior to that, Arreola worked as an Educa...

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