Crime & Safety
Truck Belonging to Man Found Dead in Delta Waterway Missing
Solano County Sheriff's officials say a 54-year-old man was found deceased near Steamboat Slough, however, his truck has not been located.

RIO VISTA, CA- Investigators are searching truck belonging to a man found dead in the waterway of Steamboat Slough on the eastern border of Solano County.
Solano Sheriff's officials say that the body of Robert Dean Coultas, 54, of Magalia, was found deceased on April 5, with no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances, however, his truck is missing.
Sheriff’s Detectives have reportedly searched the areas of the Sacramento River including the Freeport, Courtland, Clarksburg, Locke, Walnut Grove, Sutter Island, Grand Island and Rio Vista in an attempt to locate Coultas’ truck with no avail, and are asking for the public help.
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"Coultas was last seen alive in the Butte County area on Sunday, April 3rd," Sheriff's officials explained in a press release, "Coultas was last seen driving his two toned red and black 1995 GMC pick-up truck (CA license plate 87651W1). Coultas’ truck is highly customized and includes a hand painted mural on the tailgate of the truck and white stripes down each the side."
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked contact Detective Andrew Hendrix or Investigations at 707-784-7050. Callers may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (707) 644-STOP (7867).
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