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MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – As the search for a suspect in the murder of two North Coast men continues, authorities have announced a reward for the suspect's capture.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday that it has been contacted by private citizens as well as the U.S. Marshals' Service and the Mendocino Land Trust to provide reward funds for
information leading to the capture and arrest of 35-year-old Aaron Bassler.
The reward amount as of Tuesday morning was $30,000, the sheriff's office reported.
Aaron Bassler is the lead suspect in the August homicides of Mendocino Land Trust employee Matthew Coleman and Fort Bragg City Councilman Jere Melo, both of whom were shot while conducting management activities on forest lands near Fort Bragg.
The sheriff's office said residents of Fort Bragg and surrounding areas should remain vigilant and conscientious of their surroundings as Bassler – who is believed to still be in the area – is considered armed and dangerous.
Authorities also warn that Bassler should not be approached. Law enforcement is looking for information, not active participation in the search.
Please notify authorities at 707-463-4086 or by emailing
any information you may think would be helpful.
Anonymous information can be sent via email to
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office thanked the many individuals and local, state and federal agencies assisting in the search and the effort to safely apprehend Bassler.
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