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Sonoma Sheriff Issues Alert for Armed and Dangerous Homicide Suspect in Cloverdale

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Published on November 23, 2025
Sonoma Sheriff Issues Alert for Armed and Dangerous Homicide Suspect in CloverdaleSource: Sonoma Sheriff

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has issued a public safety alert following a homicide in Cloverdale. The incident occurred in the area of the 300 block of Cloverdale Heights Way around late yesterday afternoon. In a social media post, detectives identified the suspect as 56-year-old Lawrence Cassidy, a resident of the community.

Officials described Cassidy as armed and dangerous, emphasizing the urgency for public awareness. In their warning, posted on the official Facebook page of the Sonoma Sheriff, law enforcement urges anyone who might come across Cassidy or has information regarding his whereabouts to call 9-1-1 immediately. 

The Sonoma Sheriff stressed, "Your assistance is vital in apprehending Cassidy."