Relative Detained in Connection with Woman’s Homicide in Westminster

Westminster police have apprehended a man in connection to the death of a woman in her home on the 8200 block of 19th Street, as officials conducted a welfare check following concerns the resident had been out of contact for some days, according to

NBC Los Angeles

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The welfare check which was executed at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday by Westminster Officers revealed a grim scene as the woman was found deceased and initial evidence pointed towards a homicide, her identity has not been released and details regarding the way she was killed have not been made public, this information was provided in a statement by the Westminster Police Department and echoed by the reports from local news outlets. Commander Andy Stowers of the Westminster Police Department relayed that “During the welfare check, the female was located deceased,” and “Evidence on scene indicated that her death was the result of a homicide,” as stated by

CBS News Los Angeles

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A search at the home yielded further evidence, leading to the swift detention and subsequent arrest of 38-year-old Irving Mondragon, identified as a relative of the victim, the relationship between Mondragon and the victim has yet to be disclosed by the authorities. Following the initial investigation, no additional suspects are believed to be at large, nor is there considered to be any ongoing threat to the public as per the

Westminster Police Department, CA

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The motive behind the killing remains under investigation, and anyone with information has been urged to come forward and contact Detective Figueroa or, for those wishing to remain anonymous to use the Crime Stoppers service, Westminster Police have provided several contact numbers including a dedicated Watch Commander’s line which cannot be stressed enough how vital any small detail could be to solving the case and bringing peace to the family. Irving Mondragon is set to be booked into Orange County Jail for PC 187(a), which denotes murder.

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