Arrest made in connection to human remains discovered in Cabazon

Update: 08/23

An arrest has been made in connection to human remains found in Cabazon early Saturday morning, during a homicide investigation.

Around 12:23 a.m. on August 22, investigators from the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit located human remains in the area of Williams Avenue and Poplar Street.

During the investigation, the Central Homicide Unit identified a 48-year-old resident of Cabazon, as the suspect in this murder.

The suspect was then located and taken into custody without incident.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said the 48-year-old was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for murder. Authorities say this remains an active and ongoing investigation.

Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.

Original Report: 08/22

CABAZON, Calif. (KESQ) - Human remains were discovered in Cabazon early Saturday morning as investigators followed up on an ongoing homicide investigation, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

The Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit was conducting follow-up work around 12:23 a.m. on August 22 in the area of Williams Avenue and Poplar Street.

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The Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details about the remains or identified the person.

Authorities say the investigation remains active.