Monterey County

Seaside Police make arrest in shooting investigation

By Katie Nicora, Jeanette Bent, Sergio Berrueta

September 16, 2025 10:29 PM

Published September 12, 2025 12:37 PM

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) - Seaside Police have announced the arrest of 19-year-old Ricardo Geronimo Pacheco in connection with attempted murder charges.

He surrendered to police today after he evaded a SWAT operation in Marina last week.

Police are calling it a demonstration of the power of persistence and community collaboration.

Attempted murder suspect wanted; Seaside Police

SEASIDE, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Seaside Police say they need help tracking down an attempted murder suspect.

They say that 19-year-old Ricardo Geronimo Pacheco is wanted in connection to a recent shooting, and was the subject they were looking for during a S.W.A.T. operation in Marina on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Seaside Police at 831.899.6748.

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Katie Nicora

Katie Nicora is the Dayside Producer for KION News Channel 5/46

Jeanette Bent

I’ve been an international professional writer and performer for over 25 years. With a background in journalism, creative writing, dance and aerial, I find the intersection between all of these skills lands itself somewhere under the term “storytelling.”

Sergio Berrueta

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