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Nevada City Homicide Suspect Arrested in Grass Valley

20 May 2026 05:30

A homicide suspect has been arrested in Grass Valley. - Seth Cotten, 33, is the primary suspect in the murder of Jeremy Norton, 45, found dead on April 11.

- Cotten also faces attempted murder charges for a shooting on April 3 that injured a second victim. - He surrendered peacefully on May 18 after a multi-agency operation on Lower Colfax Road.

- Additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney are working to bring justice to the victims and their families.

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