'Armed and dangerous' man wanted for questioning in custody: sheriff

A man wanted for questioning in the murder of a Pinal County woman has been taken into custody, authorities said.

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office says 43-year-old Christina Lopez was found dead in her home outside of Florence near Felix and Judd Roads on April 11.

Javier Lopez, 43, was being sought by the sheriff's office. He was last seen driving a 2003 silver Nissan Sentra with an Arizona license plate 18A83G.

PCSO said on Friday that Javier was taken into custody.

Javier Lopez

Javier Lopez, 49, has been taken into custody. He was wanted by PCSO for questioning in the murder of a woman near Florence.

Map of area where Christina Lopez was found dead