MENDOCINO Co., 5/13/19 — 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: “May 13, 2019”
MCSO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Incident Number:
2019-13484
Crime/Incident:
273.5 PC (Felony Domestic Violence Battery)
Location:
1500 block of Reisling Court in Ukiah, CA
Date of Incident:
05-08-2019
Time:
11:55 PM
Victim(s):
Adult Female (29 year-old from Ukiah, CA)
Suspect(s):
Dylan Washburn (27 year-old male from Ukiah, CA)
Written By:
Sgt. Mike Dygert #1168
Synopsis:
On 05-08-2019 at approximately 11:55 PM Mendocino County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a reported domestic violence incident at a residence in the 1500 block of Reisling Court in Ukiah, California.
Upon arriving, Deputies contacted an adult female in front of the residence and learned she had been assaulted by Dylan Washburn who had fled the scene prior to the Deputies arrival.
The adult female and Washburn were living together at the location and had a young child in common.
During the investigation Deputies learned Washburn and the adult female had become engaged in a verbal argument which escalated into a physical altercation.
Washburn reportedly assaulted the adult female by grabbing her by the arms and pushing her onto a couch in the living room of their residence. He then grabbed her by the neck and choked her to the point she could not breath for a few seconds.
Deputies noticed the adult female had visible injures to her arms and legs consistent with the reported physical assault.
Washburn was later located in front of a residence at the 100 block of North Court Street a short time later by Ukiah Police Department Officers.
Deputies responded to the location and placed Washburn under arrest for 273.5 PC (felony domestic violence battery).
Washburn was subsequently booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $25,000.00 bail.
Approved by:
Captain Gregory L. Van Patten #1184
MCSO
MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE
DATE: “May 13, 2019”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Incident Number:
2019-13783
Crime/Incident:
Felony Arrest Warrant
29800 (a) PC (Possess Firearm by Felon).
148.9(a) PC (False ID to a Police Officer)
11377(a) H&S (Possession of a controlled substance)
11364(a) H&S (Possession of drug paraphernalia)
14601.1(a) CVC (Driving with a suspended drivers license)
Location:
7000 block of North State Street in Calpella, CA
Date of Incident:
05-11-2019
Time:
4:00 PM
Victim(s):
N/A
Suspect(s):
Suelamatra Castillo (47 year-old female from Nice, CA)
Christopher Ray (44 year-old male from Lakeport, CA)
Written By:
Sergeant Mike Dygert #1168
Synopsis:
On 05-11-2019 at about 4:00 PM an on-duty Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a vehicle being driven in the area of the 7000 block of north State Street in Calpella, California.
The Deputy noticed the vehicle registration was expired and observed the driver of the vehicle driving into a business parking lot.
The Deputy made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and contacted the driver (Christopher Ray) and passenger (Suelamatra Castillo).
The Deputy learned Ray’s driver’s license was suspended and Castillo had provided the Deputy with a false name.
During a search of the vehicle, the Deputy located illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia belonging to Ray.
The Deputy also learned Castillo had an outstanding no-bail felony warrant for her arrest from Lake County California for 29800(a) PC (Felon in possession of a firearm).
Ray was issued a notice to appear citation for the misdemeanor possession of illicit drugs (11377 H&S), misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia (11364 H&S), and driving on a suspended driver’s license (14601.1(a) CVC) and was released at the scene.
Castillo was arrested for the listed felony arrest warrant and for providing the Deputy with a false name (148.9 PC.). Castillo was booked into the Mendocino County Jail on the listed violations and was to be held without bail per the felony arrest warrant.
Approved by:
Captain Gregory L. Van Patten #1184
DATE: “May 13, 2019”
MCSO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Incident Number:
2019-13852
Crime/Incident:
11351 HS (Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale)
1203.2 PC (Violation of Formal Probation)
594(b)(1) PC (Felony Vandalism – over $400 Damage)
148(a)(1) PC (Resist / Obstruct Peace Officer)
Location:
29000 block of Highway 20 in Fort Bragg, CA
Date of Incident:
05-12-2019
Time:
9:30 A.M.
Victim(s):
Adult Female (59 year-old from Fort Bragg, CA)
Suspect(s):
Andrew Hurtado (20 year-old male from Fort Bragg, CA)
Written By:
Sergeant Quincy Cromer #2651
Synopsis:
On 05-12-2019 at approximately 9:30 A.M., Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported physical fight occurring at a trailer park in the 29000 block of Highway 20 in Fort Bragg, California.
When responding to the above location, a Deputy observed Andrew Hurtado walking westbound on Highway 20 leaving the area where the reported fight occurred. Hurtado was bleeding from a wound on his face so he was contacted by the Deputy.
The Deputy determined Hurtado was involved in the incident and was struck several times in the face during the fight.
Hurtado was known to be on formal probation in Mendocino County for an unrelated offense. When the Deputy attempted to search Hurtado, he resisted and obstructed the Deputy’s attempt to conduct a search.
After Hurtado was placed in handcuffs, the Deputy searched Hurtado and located a large amount of prescription pills. Hurtado was placed under arrest for 11351 HS [Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale], 1203.2 PC [Violation of Formal Probation], and 148(a)(1) PC [Resist / Obstruct a Peace Officer].
Upon further investigation at the campground, Deputies learned that Hurtado was witnessed vandalizing a trailer at the location. Hurtado reportedly broke out several windows and caused other damage to the trailer, in excess of $400 in damage. Hurtado was also charged with 594(b)(1) PC [Felony Vandalism – over $400 damage].
Hurtado was subsequently booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held on a no-bail status due to him violating his formal probation terms.
Approved by:
Captain Gregory L. Van Patten #1184