Washoe County Sheriff's detectives are digging in the backyard of a residence where Brianna Denison murder suspect James Biela lived. Source: RGJ.com - Link

News conference update: 10:00 am - Suspects girlfriend, told a friend about suspicious underwear in his truck, the friend called Secret Witness Nov 1. Suspect was under surveillance and refused voluntary DNA sample prior to his arrest, DNA was then secretly obtained from his son, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
Suspect is a Plumber/Pipefitter. Suspect left area in March for the Washington state area due to publicity of case, and truck, suspect descriptions released.

Update: Scumbag James Michael Biela is an-ex marine who lives with a woman and his small son in Spanish Springs. He works at a local plumber and is skilled in martial arts.

Police spokesman Steve Frady issued a one-sentence news release announcing a news conference at 10:30 a.m. today.

The press conference scheduled for later this morning at Reno police headquarters will reveal more information about the arrest.

Update: Suspect is James Michael Biela, Reno police arrested James Michael Biela on suspicion of murder, first-degree kidnapping, and sexual assault. He remained at the Washoe County Jail without bail.

Update: Brianna Denison’s family said this morning that DNA links the 27-year-old Sparks man arrested Tuesday night for the rape, murder and kidnapping of Brianna.