“72-Year-Old North San Juan Man Arrested for Murder: Victim Identified as Anthony Eric Stewart”

A 72-year-old man, Anthony Eric Stewart, has been arrested for murder in Nevada City. The arrest came after a homicide investigation into the death of a 61-year-old man whose body was found outside a vehicle. The vehicle showed signs of damage, and detectives determined that a homicide had occurred. Stewart is currently in custody without bail. The cause of death is pending an autopsy, and the investigation is ongoing. Potential witnesses are urged to contact the authorities with any information. YubaNet reported

Nevada City Man Arrested for Murder Following Homicide Investigation

Nevada City, CA – On Sunday afternoon, 72-year-old Anthony Eric Stewart, a resident of North San Juan, was apprehended by detectives from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Major Crimes Unit (MCU) after a weekend homicide investigation. The arrest was made in connection with the suspicious death of a 61-year-old man from Nevada City, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.

The incident came to light after NCSO received a call from a passerby on Saturday night at approximately 11:24 pm. The caller reported the presence of a deceased man near a vehicle on the side of Tyler Foote Crossing Road and Black Sands Mine Road in Nevada City. Deputies promptly responded to the scene and discovered the lifeless body of the victim. The vehicle, which showed signs of external damage, was determined to belong to the deceased.

Following a thorough investigation, detectives concluded that the death was a result of a homicide and identified Anthony Eric Stewart as the prime suspect. Stewart was taken into custody on Sunday and is currently held without bail at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility, facing charges of murder.

The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the victim’s death is pending the results of an autopsy. Authorities urge anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and contact the investigators at 530-265-7880 or anonymously through the tipline email provided on the NCSO website.

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