UPDATE: Suspect Identified and Arrested in Murder of Rancho Cucamonga Man 

December 12, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that through continued investigation, detectives identified the suspect in Josh Watson’s murder as Paul Warren.  A warrant was issued for Warren, and on Monday, December 9, 2024, he was located and arrested with the assistance of the Philadelphia Police Department.  

Warren remains in custody in Philadelphia where he awaits extradition to California.  

Related: San Bernardino County Man Dead After Violent Encounter with an Unknown Man in Rancho Cucamonga

The investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be released when available.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Eduardo Badillo, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com.  

DATE: November 25, 2024 / 7:39 p.m.

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: 13100 Block of Joliet Drive, Rancho Cucamonga

SUSPECT(S): Paul Warren, 58-years-old, Resident of Mira Loma

VICTIM(S): Josh Watson, 43-year-old, Resident of Rancho Cucamonga

Refer: Detective Eduardo Badillo or Sergeant Nicolas Craig

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 890-4904

Case No. DR#112413126 / H#2024-125

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department