Arrests made in 2 homicides
Chico police arrest 2 in motel shooting; sheriff cracks 2018 case
Chico police have arrested two suspects in the shooting death last month of 41-year-old Oroville resident John David Noonan, according to a news release.
Last Wednesday (Feb. 12) Chico residents Justin Cozakas, 33, and Monica Ruggiero, 33, were taken into custody on suspicion of murder in connection with the Jan. 23 shooting at Motel 6 on Manzanita Court. They also were charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
Separately, last Monday (Feb. 11), Butte County Sheriff’s detectives arrested 40-year-old Oroville resident Jasson Stepp on suspicion of murder in the 2018 death of 68-year-old William Chrisman, according to a news release.
Chrisman was found Jan. 4, 2018, off Black Bear Road in Berry Creek, and his death was deemed suspicious at the time.
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