Lake County Shooting: 38-Year-Old California Suspect Goes On Rampage After Gunning Down Woman

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the arrest of a 38-year-old suspect on suspicion of murder and torture. The man is accused of fatally shooting a woman before allegedly continuing a shooting spree across the county by firing at motorists.

The incident prompted the cooperation of multiple local law enforcement agencies as the suspect attempted to evade arrest. An investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the shooting spree.

The accused California man, Coleman Guy Rocheleau, allegedly began his series of crimes at around 8:30 a.m. on May 22. Deputies with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office received the first reports of shots fired near Highway 29 and Point Lakeview Road.

When deputies arrived at the scene, they determined it was a road rage shooting incident. Although the suspect had already fled the area, authorities were able to confirm his identity and residence in Kelseyville. An active investigation was then launched to locate him.

Within a few hours, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, which reported a similar road rage shooting incident. This time, the suspect allegedly struck a woman in the face nearly 35 miles from the first crime scene. It was the victim who dialed 911 and reported the suspect.

Officers with the Napa County Sheriff’s Office were able to check license plate numbers. Based on the victim’s description, officers identified a vehicle matching the one the suspect allegedly used during the shooting.

Authorities later spotted the car during a traffic stop in St. Helena. When officers attempted to apprehend the suspect, he reportedly fled and led them on a chase. Rocheleau was eventually arrested after officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle.

It was then that the 38-year-old informed authorities about a third victim. Authorities then conducted a welfare check at a residence in the 10000 block of Terrace Way in Kelseyville, where they found a woman dead from gunshot wounds. Her identity and further details have not been released pending notification of the victim’s next of kin.

After his arrest, officials charged Rocheleau with Alyssa Paige Murder: Suspect Had Violent Criminal History, Released Weeks Before Fatal Attack and torture. Court documents reveal that he has a criminal history dating back to 2017. At the time, he was accused of staging a fake bomb threat and committing domestic violence in Contra Costa County.

Currently, the 38-year-old is in custody and is being held on $2 million bail. In the meantime, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that there is no imminent threat to public safety related to the case. However, authorities urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.

An excerpt from the press release reads: “Rocheleau was arrested by the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, and it's expected to be booked on charges related to murder and assault with a deadly weapon. This investigation remains active and ongoing. At this time, there is no known ongoing threat to the community. Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact Sergeant Mora at 707-262-4224 or Jeffrey.Mora@lakecountyca.gov.”