Security at Big Valley Band's casino helped find murder suspect


Leaders of the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians with Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin. Photo from Facebook

Security at the casino owned by the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians helped track down a man accused of murdering his cousin.

Staff at the Konocti Vista Casino worked with the Lake County Sheriff's Office to identify Salvador Guzman, 69, as the suspect in the murder of Manuel Guzman, 78. The victim had been seen at the facility before his death on February 8.

Sheriff Brian Martin presented a certificate of appreciation to the tribe and the casino for their assistance with the case.

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