Greenfield Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Lewd and Lascivious Acts Upon a Minor Under 14 Years and Assault with the Intent to Commit Lewd and Lascivious Acts and Child Endangerment

SALINAS, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on February 27

that Judge Rafael Vazquez sentenced 38-year-old Juan Pablo Aragon-Herrera of Greenfield to a

total term of 17 years in state prison. On November 17, 2023, a Monterey County jury convicted

Aragon-Herrera of committing lewd and lascivious acts upon a child under the age of 14, as well as

assault with the intent to commit lewd and lascivious acts upon the same child, and child

endangerment. These constitute the first criminal convictions for Juan Pablo Aragon-Herrera, and

three of the four charges are “strikes” pursuant to California’s Three Strikes Law. Aragon-Herrera

was also ordered to register as a sexual offender.

On July 2, 2023, Juan Pablo Aragon-Herrera was visiting the residence where Jane Doe and John

Doe, both under 14 years of age, were hanging LED lights in a bedroom. Aragon-Herrera walked

into the room and used a ruse to be able to remove Jane’s pants and place her on a bed when he

attempted to continue touching her. John Doe was present and was able to get away and find help.

This case was investigated by Deputy Brian Baugh and Detective Jesus Reyes, both of the

Monterey County Sheriff’s Department. District Attorney Investigators Alicia Cox and Pablo

Andrade also assisted. The child victims and witness in this case were assisted by Victim Witness

Advocates Sonia Buenrostro, Estella Sanchez, and Alma Sanchez. They were also accompanied

during testimony by Norma Jeane, a Victim’s Services dog with the District Attorney’s Office.

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Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown

July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi

Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

Attempted Homicide Shooting Incident in King City on September 29

The King City Police Department received a report of gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Sycamore Street at around 1 am on Sunday, September 29. While enroute, the King City PD was advised that 2 victims were transported to Mee Memorial Hospital by private vehicle to be treated for gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers were told that a single unknown suspect opened the gate to a fenced yard and fired 10 rounds into a crowd attending a party. 2 individuals were struck by the gunfire, after-which the suspect fled on foot. The suspect was described as wearing a dark colored hoodie and pants. The 2 victims are a 16-year-old juvenile male who was shot 3 times and an 18-year-old male who was shot 1 time. Both victims were transported to Natividad Hospital from Mee Memorial and are currently listed in stable condition. Detectives from the King City Police Department are currently working the investigation with assistance from the Greenfield Police Department Crime Scene Unit

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