Trail Of Blood Leads To Arrest Of Murder Suspect In Wagoner

A man has been arrested in connection to the murder of his father, Wagoner authorities said.

Authorities said they were called to a fight in the southwest area of Wagoner on Friday. Witnesses to the fight said that the son of the victim had fled the scene, authorities said.

Authorities said they found the suspect, Michael Notarnicola, shortly after following a trail of blood in a wooded area.

After authorities found Notarnicola, they said he refused to speak and asked for a lawyer.

Notarnicola appeared before a judge on Monday at 1:30 p.m., and Wagoner Police learned the victim died at 2 p.m. the same day.

Authorities said they requested that Notarnicola be held without bond while they try to change his assault and battery complaint, to a murder complaint.