Covelo News

The remote area where a total of five men were arrested was known to authorities to be the site of what the Sheriff's Office described as a large commercial marijuana grow, a report from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office stated.

The Mendocino Major Crimes Task Force served several search warrants in the Covelo area last Thursday, leading to five arrests.

The following are more detailed crime reports issued by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Department in addition to weekend crime logs.

Steven Denham, 49, of Ukiah, was arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property and violation of probation in the 100 block of Porzio Lane at 10:26 a.m. Tuesday.

The Mendocino County Sheriff's Department has released additional details regarding Saturday's fatal gun fight in Covelo.

The following items were compiled from reports prepared by law enforcement agencies: Willits Police Department May 18 Bobby Glenn Hendry, 52, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

COVELO, Calif. - A man is dead and another hospitalized after an early morning shooting during a party in rural Mendocino County.

In true hometown spirit, soon-to-be-wed Dr. Angus Matheson and Ms. Emily Steege are inviting the Willits community to join them for a traditional Little Lake Grange pancake breakfast this Sunday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The couple will be wed the evening prior on a rustic ranch in Covelo and are planning the breakfast as a reception fit for family, ...

Grace Zwicky cannot go anywhere in Ukiah without running into a client or a former student.

Jaycee Bennets, 13, Cottonwood, bursts into speed during the Jr. Girls Barrels competition Saturday at the 28th Annual Corning Jr.

The following items were compiled from reports prepared by law enforcement agencies: Willits Police Department May 13 Charles Marvin Whipple, 35, of Covelo, was arrested on suspicion of providing false identification to a police officer, driving without a license and violating probation.

Frank John Buchnowski, 50, of Ukiah, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the area of Babcock Lane and Talmage Road at 10:44 p.m. Thursday.

The following items were compiled from reports prepared by law enforcement agencies: Willits Police Department May 8 Daniel Wayne Ford, 38, of Willits, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic syringe and violating parole.

A baby rattlesnake at a Low Gap Road playground was reported to police at 1:19 p.m. Tuesday.

A Round Valley man was stabbed in the face and head Tuesday night and airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital where he remains in serious condition.

Three persons were arrested, two children transferred to Child Protective Services and 275 indoor pot plants were seized after officers executed three search Wednesday at two East Valley Street residences and a Covelo location.

WillitsOnline has received grants totaling $108,000 to bring high-speed internet services to Covelo and Laytonville.

The following items were compiled from reports prepared by law enforcement agencies.

Fighting their way onto the ballot? Mendocino County Judge John Behnke on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order against signature-gatherer Jay Taylor, prohibiting him from seeking initiative petition signatures in front of Geiger's Long Valley Market in Laytonville.

These dogs and cats are available at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter in McKinleyville or through private rescue, as noted.