Former Salinas High School teacher arrested on suspicion of having sex with minor

Salinas police investigators arrested 35-year-old former teacher on suspicion he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.

Police investigators said Juan Govea was arrested on Thursday in connection with allegations he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a girl he met wile employed as a teacher at Salinas High School.

Salinas Union High School district officials said Govea has not been employed by Salinas Union High School District for approximately six months.

Govea was booked at the Monterey County jail for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and other related crimes.