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36-year-old Josef Meinzer arraigned on murder charges in Granite Bay double homicide

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The Placer County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday that 36-year-old Josef Meinzer appeared in court for his arraignment on murder charges. Authorities say Meinzer is the suspect in a recent double homicide in Granite Bay. The incident happened on October 21, 2024. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office investigated the double murder and submitted the … Read more

Placer County Sheriff’s Office apprehends person of interest in disappearance of Patricia Portella-Wright

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The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended a person of interest in a Kings Beach missing person investigation and a Reno homicide case. PCSO says Brent Clifford was spotted in Portola around 4 p.m. on August 14, 2024. Clifford was taken into custody and is currently being held on an active warrant. Authorities tracked Clifford’s … Read more