Tehama County Manhunt: Armed and Dangerous Murder Suspect Rafael “Sicko” Ruvalcaba Still at Large
- Rex Ballard
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Corning/Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA
Tehama County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit continues its active search for 36-year-old Rafael Ruvalcaba, also known as “Sicko,” who is wanted for murder in connection with a shooting in Corning on April 9, 2026. Authorities describe him as armed and dangerous with a history of violence. He has not been apprehended, and no new leads have been publicly released as of this morning.
The homicide occurred around 12:30 p.m. on April 9 at the Salado Orchard Apartments (Toomes Avenue) in Corning. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting and located the victim, 30-year-old Michael Rodriguez (also identified as Michael Rangel Rodriguez) of Orland in Glenn County, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the upper torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have described the incident as drug-related, not gang-related.
Official Mugshot of Rafael Ruvalcaba (Courtesy: Tehama County Sheriff’s Office / KRCR)
Ruvalcaba is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’3” to 5’4” tall, weighing about 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He should be considered armed and dangerous—do not approach.
If you see Ruvalcaba or have information on his whereabouts, contact the Tehama County Major Crimes Unit / 24-hour dispatch immediately at (530) 529-7900. Tips can remain anonymous.
The warrant was publicly announced around April 16, and neighboring agencies, including the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office, the Corning Police Department, and the Orland Police Department, have widely shared the alert.
No video footage of the suspect, the crime scene, or active manhunt operations has been released to the public at this time. Local news coverage from KRCR, Action News Now, and the Red Bluff Daily News has relied on the official wanted flyer and written updates.
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Shasta Unfiltered will continue to monitor this developing story. Because Tehama County borders Shasta County to the south, residents in Redding, Anderson, and surrounding areas are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any sightings directly to authorities. This is a community safety issue that affects the entire North State.
Stay safe and check back with ShastaUnfiltered.com or the local sheriff’s office alerts for updates.
