Man wanted for murder in California in custody in New Mexico – KOB.com
- New Mexico State Police arrested a man wanted for murder in California on Interstate 40 on July 16, 2026.
- The suspect was intercepted by New Mexico State Police officers while traveling on the interstate.
- The arrest follows a manhunt for the suspect, who is wanted on murder charges originating in California.
New Mexico State Police arrested a man wanted for murder in California on Interstate 40 on July 16, 2026. The arrest occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. after state police received information regarding the suspect’s location, according to KOB.com.
The suspect was intercepted by New Mexico State Police officers while traveling on the interstate. Officers took the individual into custody without further incident, according to reporting from KOB.com.
The arrest follows a manhunt for the suspect, who is wanted on murder charges originating in California. New Mexico State Police coordinated the apprehension based on intelligence received on the morning of July 16, according to KOB.com.
The suspect remains in custody in New Mexico pending extradition proceedings to return him to California to face the murder charges, according to KOB.com.