Police: Suspect is arrested in recent Gilbert homicide

GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) - A suspect has been arrested in a recent homicide case in Gilbert, according to police.

They said 32-year-old Jacob Samia was taken into custody Monday on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Police responded to a report of criminal damage on Oct. 11 and a blood trail in the area led them to a Gilbert home.

They said 73-year-old Frank Bernal was found unconscious at the home and had injuries that appeared to be inflicted by a beating.

Bernal was taken to a hospital and later died.

Police didn’t immediately disclose what led up to Samia’s arrest.