What had grown into a nationwide manhunt for a person wanted in connection with seven Northern California serial killings may have reached an end Saturday when the Stockton Police Department and city officials announced an arrest in the case.

Wesley Brownlee, 43, of Stockton, was arrested around 2 a.m. Saturday after he was stopped by officers in the area of Village Green Drive and Winslow Avenue. Brownlee, who authorities said is known to have a previous criminal record, is set to appear Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in San Joaquin Superior Court.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.