This shocking murder case sat in cold storage for decades. After 41 years a murder suspect is arrested in Tucson, AZ. Confronted with irrefutable DNA evidence taken from the original crime scene, Roger N. Schmidt confesses to the murder and sexual assault. Schmidt, it poor health escapes the possible death penalty with his plea agreement.

This report covers notable incidents, arrests, and enforcement activities reported by the Redding Police Department, Anderson Police Department, Shasta County Sheriff's Office, and California Highway Patrol (CHP) Northern Division for the period October 25 to December 1, 2025. Data is compiled from publicly available sources including agency press releases, social media posts, and daily logs.