Man wanted in Sacramento triple homicide may be in Reno area

Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/22/2016 - 4:27pm

Law enforcement officers in the Reno-Sparks area are looking for a man wanted in connection to a triple homicide in Sacramento on October 15.

Jerod Watson, 52, is a suspect in the murder of his ex-girlfriend's mother and two adult sons. All three had been stabbed multiple times.

Watson fled Sacramento in an SUV that was stopped in Reno, but he was not inside the vehicle.

There is an active arrest warrant for homicide for Watson who is believed to still be in the Reno-Sparks area. He is described as an African American male, 5'10", 180 pounds.

Authorities said he is considered armed and dangerous.

The Sacramento Police and Reno Police Department would like anyone who may know where Jerod Watson is located to please contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 334-2188, or Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW.