On a December night in Stockton, a tragic discovery was made on the 2500 block of Belleview Street: two lifeless bodies were found, their deaths caused by an unknown assailant. A woman in her 40s and a male in his late teens were pronounced dead at the scene. The Stockton Police Department has now announced a significant breakthrough in the case that occurred over a month ago on December 23, 2024.

Continuing to indefatigably pursue leads and evidence, detectives from the SPD Homicide Division, along with members of the US Marshals Task Force, have successfully located and apprehended the suspect, Julio Valdez. Yesterday, in the coastal city of Rosarito, Mexico, Valdez was taken into custody, as detailed in an SPD News social media post. The arrest was executed without incident, a testament to the coordination between the international agencies involved.

The process of extraditing Valdez back to San Joaquin County is underway. The Stockton Police Department has assured the public that their investigation remains ongoing. The SPD has not released further information regarding motives or circumstances surrounding the tragic incident, maintaining focus on building a strong case against Valdez to ensure he is held accountable for his alleged crimes.

Stockton residents are encouraged to come forward with any additional information they may have regarding this case.