A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly killing a relative at their Westminster home, authorities said.
Westminster Police Chief Andy Stowers said officers were dispatched to the woman’s home in the 8200 block of 19th Street at 9:45 p.m. Friday to conduct a welfare check after she had not been heard from for several days. .
“During a welfare check, the woman was found dead,” Stowers said. “Evidence at the scene indicated her death was a homicide.”
He said a search warrant at the home turned up evidence and “almost immediately” the dignitary was detained and taken to a police station.
Irving Mondragon, 38, a family member of the victim, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Information regarding the relationship between the two has not been made public. It was also unclear how the woman was killed.
Westminster Police asked anyone with information about the homicide to call 714-548-3783 or 714-548 3767. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at www.occrimestoppers.org or 855-847-6227.
