Man arrested in connection with death of 18-year-old Morgan Hill woman

MORGAN HILL A man has been arrested in connection with the death of -year-old Morgan Hill woman Marissa DiNapoli who was determined deceased Wednesday after being communicated missing last week according to the Morgan Hill Police Department Martin Mendoza was arrested on suspicion of murder while trying to cross from Mexico to the United States at the California-Mexico Margin Traversing government reported Mendoza had previously been named as a person of interest in the circumstance and was uncooperative with the research bureaucrats commented This arrest marks a critical step toward justice in a affair that has devastated Marissa s loved ones and shaken our entire neighborhood MHPD disclosed While Mendoza s arrest may bring a measure of relief it does not ease the heartbreak we all continue to feel Marissa was a radiant compassionate young woman with a future full of promise Her loss is profound and our grief is shared Marissa Dinapoli of Morgan Hill was ascertained dead on Wednesday July several days after she was stated missing Morgan Hill Police Department DiNapoli was first communicated missing June Two days earlier she had advised her family she was spending the night with a friend but did not return home the next day She was last seen with Mendoza around a m June as they left a house on Trail Drive just outside Morgan Hill The loss of our beloved Marissa deeply saddens us and at this time our family kindly asks for privacy as we grieve and address this arduous journey DiNapoli s family noted in a announcement shared by police We appreciate the love and aid from those who have reached out to us Administration have not specified a viable cause of death for DiNapoli Related Articles San Jose police involved in shooting one person dead San Jose police seek suspect who struck officer while fleeing Bay Area youth violence prevention groups see younger crowds social media concerns Only one of Bay Area s three main downtowns has bounced back to nearly prepandemic levels An ex-SJPD cop charged with road rage got leniency because of his military organization under a new law Was that the intent The inquiry involved more than investigators and the collaboration of local and federal law enforcement agencies personnel mentioned The agencies included the Federal Bureau of Examination Homeland Safeguard Investigations U S Customs and Limit Protection and the Santa Clara County District Attorney s Office MHPD is hosting three region healing events in honor of DiNapoli From a m to p m Monday endorsement services will be available at Central High School for students and staff At p m Tuesday there will be a Neighborhood Grief and Healing Circle at the El Toro Room in the Morgan Hill Locality Cultural Center At p m Wednesday there will be an Early Warning Signs of Domestic Violence awareness and mentoring meeting at the Hiram Room at the Morgan Hill Area Cultural Center MHPD has urged anyone with further information on the matter to contact Detective Kyle Tolentino at - - or kyle tolentino morganhill ca gov