WILLITS, 4/29/19 — The following article includes the most recent press releases issued by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO).
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But first a little explanation: the MCSO puts out a number of press releases, sometimes everyday, sometimes once a week. We are not aware of how they choose which incidents to send a press release about. Clearly, they generally send releases about major crimes and incidents involving a death, also issues of general public safety. We also recognize that the staff of the MCSO is strapped for time and cannot send out a press release for every single incident the respond to.
We strive to be transparent with our readers about our reporting process, which is why we are explaining these facts. Many newspapers take law enforcement press releases and print them under the heading “staff” or quickly rewrite them, giving the impression of reporting. We want to be clear that we are merely passing along these press releases, that we have not done independent reporting on them, vetted them, or verified them, and also note that in the American justice system all people are considered innocent until proven guilty. We are a small organization that is also strapped for time.
However, we do believe that the people should know what their government, including their law enforcement agencies, is saying, and that these releases have news value, so we are here reproducing them.
MCSO Press Releases for April 29
DATE: “April 29, 2019”
MCSO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Incident Number:
2019-12408
Crime/Incident:
69 PC (Felony Resisting or Threatening Officer)
11350 H&S (Possession of Controlled Substance)
Location:
76000 block of Main Street in Covelo, CA
Date of Incident:
04-27-2018
Time:
11:18 PM
Victim(s):
N/A
Suspect(s):
Colter Reynolds (38 year-old male from Covelo, CA)
Written By:
Sergeant Mike Dygert #1168
Synopsis:
On 04-27-2019 at approximately 11:28 PM a Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle being driven recklessly at about the 76000 block of Highway 162 in Covelo, California.
The Deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop and the driver, Colter Reynolds, eventually stopped his vehicle in front of a residence in the 76000 block of Main Street.
Reynolds exited the vehicle and quickly started walking toward the residence. The Deputy told Reynolds to stop however Reynolds defiantly kept walking and entered the residence and shut the door.
The Deputy forced entry into the residence in pursuit of Reynolds who ran out the back of the residence and threw a wooden piece of the back door at the pursuing Deputy striking the Deputy in the legs. The Deputy did not sustain any injuries from the assault.
The Deputy pursued Reynolds out the back door of the residence and was able to catch him and place him under arrest. During a search incident to arrest, the Deputy located a baggie of suspected cocaine in Reynolds clothing.
Reynolds was booked into the Mendocino County Jail on the listed charges where he was to be held in lieu of $15,000.00 bail.
Approved by:
Captain Gregory L. Van Patten #1184
DATE: “April 29, 2019”
MCSO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Incident Number:
2019-12423
Crime/Incident:
422 PC (Criminal Threats)
Location:
100 block West Lake Mendocino Drive in Ukiah, CA
Date of Incident:
04-28-2019
Time:
2:09 AM
Victim(s):
Adult Female (42 year-old from Lakeport, CA)
Suspect(s):
Brian Gard (33 year-old male from Lakeport, CA)
Written By:
Sergeant Mike Dygert #1168
Synopsis:
On 04-28-2019 at 2:09 AM a Deputy with the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a possible domestic violence incident in the 100 block of West Lake Mendocino Drive in Ukiah, California.
Upon arrival the Deputy learned Brian Gard and an adult female were traveling in a vehicle northbound on Highway 101 near Ukiah. The couple became involved in an argument and the adult female requested Gard stop the vehicle and let her exit so she could have a relative pick her up.
Gard drove the vehicle to a gas station at the 100 block of West Lake Mendocino Drive and parked the car. Gard then threatened to kill the adult female if she exited the vehicle, causing her to called 911 to report the incident.
Deputies learned Gard and the adult female were in a cohabitant dating relationship.
Deputies subsequently arrested Gard for criminal threats and he was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $20,000.00 bail.
Approved by:
Captain Gregory L. Van Patten #1184