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Teen Arrested in Connection with Fatal Stabbing of Roseville Homeless Woman
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Stabbing Occurs Near Downtown Roseville
Police responded to calls of a stabbing around 1 a.m. on a mid-October night in the area of Atlantic Street and South Grant Street, close to the railroad tracks and nearby downtown businesses. The victim was identified as 57-year-old Cherie Dodge, a long-time Roseville resident who had been living on the streets.
Police Investigation Leads to Juvenile Arrest
The Roseville Police Department and the Placer County Sheriff’s Office quickly identified a person of interest, obtained a search warrant for a residence on Buckley Court, and executed the warrant with assistance from the regional SWAT team. A 15-year-old male suspect was arrested, later booked into Placer County Juvenile Hall, and charged with murder. Law enforcement stated that there are no other suspects and that the alleged attacker and the victim did not know each other.
Cherie Dodge: Life, Family, and Memorial
Dodge had lived in Roseville for four decades, was a mother of five and grandmother to ten grandchildren. Her son, Carlos Brandt, said she suffered from an undiagnosed mental-health disorder that contributed to her homelessness in recent years. The family placed a memorial bench at the location where she was attacked, emphasizing her humanity and the impact of her loss on loved ones.
Official Law-Enforcement Statements
The Roseville Police Department confirmed that the investigation found no prior relationship between the teen suspect and Dodge. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office highlighted the swift coordination with SWAT to serve the search warrant and secure the suspect. Both agencies emphasized that the case remains under active investigation, with no additional suspects identified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She was an amazing person. She loved everybody. She had the most contagious smile,” — Dodge's
- “We want people to know that our mom was a person, that her life did matter. That she wasn't just some homeless lady out there. She had mental issues that she was dealing with, but at the end of the day, (that) doesn't that make her any less of a person,” — Carlos Brandt. Brandt