The OC Sheriff is trying to locate a person of interest in an attempted murder in Stanton

The OC Sheriff is seeking the public’s help in locating Chad Richardson, a person of interest in an attempted murder that took place in Stanton on Thursday, Nov. 17th.

At about 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, a shooting occurred at the Riviera Motel in the City of Stanton. Richardson is known to frequent that motel.

Richardson is a 32-year-old black male who is approximately 5’10” tall and weighs about 187 lbs. He has brown eyes and is bald.

If you see Richardson or have information regarding his whereabouts, call dispatch at 949-770-6011.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at occrimestoppers.org.

Please do not approach Chad Richardson.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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