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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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...

King City CHP is searching for person of interest who fled the scene of a fatal crash in Greenfield

On Monday, September 16 at approximately 3:50 pm, a fatal traffic collision occurred on Metz Road south of Elm Avenue in Greenfield. The driver who caused the collision fled on foot and is currently outstanding. The California Highway Patrol King City Area is currently seeking the whereabouts of 31-year-old Agustin Santana-Moncada of King City who has been identified as a person of interest in the case. The King City Area is requesting assistance from the public in locating Santana-Moncada. Anyone with information is asked to contact the King City Area office at (831) 385-3216.

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