Santa Rosa homicide suspect found hiding in water tanker truck
Mar 19, 2026
(KRON) -- The suspect in a homicide that took place in a Santa Rosa mobile home Wednesday night was found hiding in a water tanker truck, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff. Deputies responded at around 9:38 p.m. to the 5000 block of Taylor Avenue to investigate a reported homicide.
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Inside a mobile home at the scene, deputies found a woman with severe injuries. Witnesses told deputies that a suspect covered in blood fled the residence shortly after the incident.
The female victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Deputies established a perimeter around the property and searched the area. They found the suspect hiding inside a water tanker truck. He was taken into custody without incident.
Law enforcement said the suspect and the victim knew each other. The investigation is ongoing.
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