Full Notification

The Fairfield Police Department previously reported a domestic violence incident that occurred on July 8th, 2021, in the 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.  The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Fairfield resident Erika Avelino.

Our thoughts are with the victims family, friends and those that knew Erika.

The Fairfield Police Departments’ Family Violence Unit is committed to supporting victims of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. Please reach out to our Family Violence Unit for free services and support. 

Contact: 707.428.7770 (Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m). Reception:707.428.7600

To report domestc violence or an emergency situation, call 9-1-1 or 707.428.7373.

As this is an ongoing investigation, there is no further information to release at this time.

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On July 8th, 2021 at around 11:00 AM, Fairfield Police Dispatch received a call in regards to a domestic violence incident in the 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. When officers arrived they found a 26-year-old female Fairfield resident who was deceased. The investigation determined Hugo Avelinomedina, a 34-year-old Fairfield resident was responsible for murder. Hugo had fled in his vehicle prior to officers arrival. 

With the assistance of the California Highway Patrol, Hugo’s vehicle was located in San Rafael. Fairfield Police detectives responded to the location and recovered the vehicle. Detectives began a search with the assistance of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office and San Rafael Police Department. Hugo was located in the area by detectives and taken into custody. Hugo was later booked into the Solano County Jail for murder, violation of his probation and other domestic violence related charges.

As this is an on-going investigation, no further information will be released. Those with information about the incident are asked to contact detectives at (707) 428-7600.