Pinole police say a Richmond man was charged in the murder of 76-year-old Vera Rowsey after she died after be struck by a blunt object on May 28.
According to the Pinole Police Department, on May 28 at around 2:00 p.m., Pinole Police Officers responded to a report of an assault on two individuals walking their dog near Bayfront Park by an unknown suspect.
The assault was committed with a blunt object. The victims received medical treatment for their injuries; one of the victims was transported to the hospital.
During the investigation, the suspect’s identity was determined, and he was arrested at his residence in Richmond. The suspect, identified as Miguel Patino, 27 years old, was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on multiple charges of aggravated battery, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, and elder/dependent adult abuse.
On June 4, one of the victims, identified as 76-year-old Vera Rowsey of Pinole, succumbed to her injuries.
The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has filed charges of murder and elder/dependent adult abuse. Patino remains in custody and is being held in lieu of $1,125,000 bail.
“Vera Rowsey was a beloved member of our Pinole community—we extend our deepest condolences to her family, impacted by this senseless act of violence,” said Pinole Mayor Cameron Sasai. “We thank our officers for their swift response and remain committed to supporting the path to justice and healing.”
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Pinole Police Department at 510-724-8950.
Original — May 29
On May 28 at approximately 2:00 p.m., Pinole Police Officers responded to a report of the assault of two individuals walking their dog near Bayfront Park by an unknown suspect. The victims received medical treatment for their injuries. Through the investigation, the suspect’s identity was determined, and he was arrested at his residence in Richmond. The suspect, identified as Miguel Patino, 27 years old, was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of PC 243(d) aggravated battery, PC 245(a)(1) assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, and PC 368(b)(1) elder/dependent adult abuse.