Man with police badge accused of killing girlfriend in Costa Mesa – NBC Los Angeles

Authorities identified a man suspected of killing a woman and leaving her in a trash can in Costa Mesa.

Investigators believe 49-year-old Daniel Allen Aldrich is responsible for the death of 38-year-old Julie Ann Sanetra of Irvine.

The victim was found in the trash can in the backyard of a home in the 1900 block of Maple Avenue just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Aldrich was arrested Tuesday evening in Glendale at a family member's home.

A possible motive was not revealed, but police said they were “in a relationship.”

Neighbors said that although the situation was quickly resolved, dozens of police cars arrived at the Glendale home, where officers approached the suspect with guns drawn.

Anyone with information about the death is asked to contact Detective K. Moore at 714-754-4986.