A 72-year-old man, Anthony Eric Stewart, has been arrested for murder in Nevada City. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a deceased man outside a vehicle, and upon investigation, it was determined that a homicide had occurred. Stewart was identified as a suspect and has been booked into 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. The Union reported

North San Juan Man Arrested for Murder in Nevada City

Nevada City, CA – Anthony Eric Stewart, a 72-year-old resident of North San Juan, was apprehended by detectives from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Major Crimes Unit (MCU) on the afternoon of July 30, 2023. This arrest follows an intense investigation into a homicide that occurred over the weekend.

On Saturday, July 29, 2023, at approximately 11:24 pm, NCSO received a call from a concerned passerby. The individual reported the discovery of a lifeless body near a vehicle on the side of Tyler Foote Crossing Road and Black Sands Mine Road in Nevada City. Deputies promptly arrived at the scene, where they found a deceased 61-year-old man from Nevada City. The victim’s identity has yet to be released pending notification of his next of kin. The victim’s vehicle displayed evident exterior damage.

Upon realizing the suspicious nature of the death, detectives initiated an investigation, which eventually led to the identification of Anthony Eric Stewart as the prime suspect. Stewart was taken into custody on Sunday and is currently being held without bail at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility, facing a charge of murder.

An autopsy is yet to determine the exact cause of the victim’s demise, while the investigation remains active and ongoing. Investigators are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact them at 530-265-7880 or through the anonymous tipline provided on their official website.