Justin Medvin was arrested Monday on a murder charge. Lake County Jail booking photo.

CLEARLAKE – A Clearlake man was arrested on Memorial Day for a murder that took place earlier in the day.

Justin Robert Medvin, 22, was arrested Monday afternoon by Clearlake Police for the homicide, which took place in the 15000 block of 31^st Avenue, according to a statement from Clearlake Police.

Several Clearlake Police officers were dispatched to a disturbance at the 31^st Avenue address, where they discovered the stabbing victim.

Police called for medical help for the victim, according to the statement. When Lake County Fire emergency personnel arrived, they pronounced the victim deceased.

Clearlake Police reported that evidence and statements that Medvin had stabbed the victim “multiple times.” He was subsequently arrested and is being held at the Lake County Jail without bail.

The victim's name has not yet been released by police, pending notification of family, the statement reported.

Clearlake Police Detective M. Snyder is leading the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Snyder at 994-8201, Extension 314.

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