Mendocino Sheriff

A big thank you to Slam Dunk Pizza Ukiah for showing support and appreciation to our North Sector personnel during #NationalPeaceOfficersWeek. Thanks for making the trip up, Matt!

Our MendoReady.org website launched at noon today, and as can be expected, there are bugs to still work out. The reason we test is to identify areas to be corrected prior to a real emergency. The main thing we want you to be able to do today (while we're still working on other details) is to find your zone. You'll notice in the video that you should scroll down to the map, * hit the expand button in the upper right hand corner * go to the left and click on the search icon... * enter your address You'll notice I entered an address inside the City of Ukiah city limits and another address that is within the County of Mendocino. The zone names have different formatting, but the names won't be changing. Later today we'll be asking you to fill our a survey to share more information with us. Please don't be afraid to tell us what does and doesn't work for you! We want this site to work for the entire community and we're happy to make adjustments to try and meet everyones needs as best we can. Thank you for your help and your patience.

How embarrassing! I got my info mixed up and owe a *big apology* to the wonderful family that sent this cake to us in a show of appreciation for our service. They ordered it through Schat's Bakery and I didn't see the card before posting. Thank you again and I can't tell you how sorry I am for the mix-up and appreciate your patience. ____________________________________________________ Original post:... Thank you for your delicious show of support Schat's Bakeries & Cafe , especially during #NationalPeaceOfficersWeek. Knowing our community appreciates what we do means the world to us.

MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF As many of you know, last week we had an incident on the Coyote Valley Indian Reservation where a suspect barricaded himself inside a shed while our SWAT team used verbal negotiations to persuade him to surrender peacefully. I received messages throughout that day and for several days following from many of our residents, including our partners from the Coyote Valley Tribe and the family of the suspect. We all wanted the same thing, safety for everyon...e involved and a peaceful resolution to the investigation. Many folks were praying for these deputies, understanding they are fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters. They were also praying for the suspect, understanding he is also a son and a father. I found the outpouring of support to be nothing less than humbling. I am thankful to all of those who took the time to let us know they were watching and truly care. I am extremely grateful to the men and women of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office who are working very hard every day to serve. From the first responding deputies to our tactical dispatchers, hostage negotiators, and behavioral health personnel, we brought a team of professionals at a time we needed to. I am extremely grateful to the men and women of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office who are working very hard every day to serve. From the first responding deputies to our tactical dispatchers, hostage negotiators and behavioral health personnel, we brought a team of professionals at a time we needed to. This incident ended peacefully, but we didn’t get lucky in this situation. I don’t put much faith in luck. The outcome was due to hard work, training, tools and trust. This all starts with the caliber of personnel which currently serve our residents. These folks carry with them a sense of duty which is instilled within them throughout their training. This duty is reinforced daily at briefing. These are the people who will carry us into the future and hopefully to much calmer and more peaceful times. The tools, training, and hiring of the best personnel are not without cost. However, as we have seen time and time again, the outcome is worth the work and the price. We are facing 2021 problems and our county demands the highest quality in all we do. In closing I would like to thank everyone who reached out to our office and to me personally during some trying times. On behalf of the brave personnel serving you today I would like to thank you. Sheriff Matt Kendall

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Are you ready? We're only 15 minutes away from starting the Know Your Zone Communications Test #KnowYourZoneMendo ___________________________... Estas listo? Tenemos solo 15 minutos antes que empezamos el Conoce tu Zona Prueba de Comunicaciones. #KnowYourZoneMendo

A heat advisory is in effect for portions of Trinity, Mendocino, and Lake Counties from 11 p.m. Monday to 8 p.m. Tuesday. High temperatures will range from 95 t...o 110 F. Vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and persons spending a prolonged amount of time outdoors will be at a heightened risk for experiencing heat related illness. Remember to stay hydrated! See more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Incident Number: 2021-11683...Continue reading

This #MemorialDay we honor the brave individuals who have given their lives in service to this country. From The Sheriff: I wanted to reach out this Memorial Day in hopes we can all have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Please remember what this holiday is and the meaning of Memorial Day to many people around us....Continue reading

Addendum added for RFP Number: OES-019-21. Original: This Request for Proposal (RFP) announces the intent of the County of Mendocino to seek proposals for the preparation of the Mendocino County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Support Annexes for the Office of Emergency Services. Title: Addendum No. 1 to Emergency Operations Plan Services... RFP Number: OES-019-21 Submission Deadline: May 20, 2021 @ 2:00 p.m. Link: https://www.mendocinocounty.org//Componen/RFP/RFP/1887/181 See more

Reminder: Today at noon we'll begin our Know Your Zone Communications Test #KnowYourZoneMendo ___________________________... Aviso: Hoy al mediodía vamos a empezar nuestro Conoce tu Zona Prueba de Comunicaciones. #KnowYourZoneMendo

In recognition of Donald Thomas Woskow for his life-long dedication to public service, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office is posting the following writings provided by his son Mike Woskow. Donald Woskow proudly served our community for over two decades in local law enforcement. (Photographs are courtesy of the Ukiah Police Department and Woskow Family) "My first recollection of Donald Thomas Woskow is all the times that he was there for our family. Dad and Mom always mad...Continue reading

We'd like to thank everyone who took the time to provide valuable feedback on our WEA and #KnowYourZoneMendo test. This info will be used to improve our emergency alert system. Thank you! https://mendofever.com//the-test-lets-us-build-a-better-s/

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to the law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. ... This year, 2021, the names of an additional 394 officers who were killed in the line of duty are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. Please join us in honoring all peace officers that protect their communities all across our great nation. A special prayer to the members of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office who were dedicated to protecting the citizens of our community and gave their lives in the process. Sheriff William Tainter (1863), Sheriff John H. Smith (1905), Deputy Sheriff William White (1950), Deputy Sheriff George Bob Davis (1995) and Deputy Sheriff Ricky Del Fiorentino (2014)

Did you feel it? That earthquake was M 3.2 - 4km SSE of Redwood Valley, CA https://earthquake.usgs.gov//eventpage/nc73565351/executive

MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE DATE: "December 9, 2020" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:...Continue reading

MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF [Edited at 5:13pm on Dec 9, 2020, to add Spanish version below] Recently the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office along with all public safety partners, have been experiencing an influx in narcotics-related offenses as well as several drug overdoses. This week we had a narcotics exposure which affected one of our deputies. We believe this deputy was exposed to fentanyl following the discovery of an inmate who was showing signs of overdose. Fortunately...Continue reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - MENDOCINO COUNTY JAIL [Edited at 5:13pm on Dec 9, 2020, to add Spanish version below] On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at about 9:12 AM, a Corrections Deputy heard an inmate speaking loudly from one of the cells. The inmate sounded emotional so the Deputy went to the cell to see what was happening. The inmate, a 50-year-old male, had just gotten off the telephone and told the Deputy that he was upset about the call. The deputy continued a conversation ...Continue reading

Wow! That was a pretty good sized earthquake! Did you feel it? M 4.6 - 7 km NE of Hopland, California https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak//ew1607267013/tellus

UPDATE: Joaquina Patrice Joaquin has been located and arrested in Richmond, California. MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE... DATE: "December 4, 2020" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Incident Number: 2020-28445 Crime/Incident: Missing Persons, Suspicious Circumstances, Possible Kidnapping Location: 24400 block of Oak Lane in Covelo CA Date of Incident: 11-19-2020 Time: 12:45 PM Victim(s): Kyle James McCartney (34 years-olf from Covelo, CA) Traci Lynn Bland (48 years-old from Covelo, CA) Suspect(s): IN CUSTODY: Joseph Joshua Hoaglen (37 year-old male from Covelo, CA) Samson Musselini Joaquin (23 year-old male from Covelo, CA) Janet Faye Azbill (34 year-old female from Covelo, CA) Britton Leonard Azbill Sr. (61 year-old male from Covelo, CA) David Lee Joaquin Jr. (26 year-old male from Covelo, CA) WANTED (OUT OF CUSTODY): Joaquina Patrice Joaquin (24 year-old female from Covelo, CA) Written By: Captain Gregory L. Van Patten #1184 Synopsis: UPDATED PRESS RELEASE 12-04-2020: On 12-01-2020 Mendocino County District Attorney C. David Eyster formally charged several individuals for their connection/involvement in the deaths of Kyle James McCartney and Traci Lynn Bland. The charging was based upon investigations and subsequent reports submitted by Sheriff's Detectives. The charging consisted of the following individuals: IN CUSTODY: Joseph Joshua Hoaglen (37 year-old male from Covelo, CA) Samson Musselini Joaquin (23 year-old male from Covelo, CA) Janet Faye Azbill (34 year-old female from Covelo, CA) Britton Leonard Azbill Sr. (61 year-old male from Covelo, CA) David Lee Joaquin Jr. (26 year-old male from Covelo, CA) Details of each individual's booking charges associated with the DA's Office charging can be found on the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office booking page at http://50.230.66.240/NewWorld.InmateInquiry/Mendocino WANTED (OUT OF CUSTODY): Joaquina Patrice Joaquin (24 year-old female from Covelo, CA) **SEE PHOTO IN POST** Anyone with information on Joaquina Patrice Joaquin's current whereabouts are urged to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office by calling 707-463-4086.

On 10-19-20 at approximately 9:30 AM, Mendocino County Sheriff's Office K9 Ruddick and his handler were off duty. The handler noticed K9 Ruddick was having breathing difficulty and decided to immediately seek medical examination. Yokayo Veterinary Center staff was able to detect fluid in K9 Ruddick's lungs and referred the handler to VCA PetCare East Veterinary Hospital in Santa Rosa for emergency care.... The handler rushed K9 Ruddick to the VCA Petcare East Veterinary Hospital where he underwent treatment to stabilize him for surgery, which was performed on 10-29-20. Doctors were able to locate a foreign substance in K9 Ruddick's lung which was believed to be a foxtail (grass). The damaged lung was surgically repaired. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the staff at VCA PetCare Veterinary Hospital for their warm caring personalities and high level of professionalism. K9 Ruddick is in recovery at this time and hopefully can return home to his handler in the coming days. Sheriff Matthew C. Kendall would like to thank those community members/groups who support the Sheriff's Office K9 Program.

Search & Rescue Volunteer Stephanie Elledge was born and raised in Harlan County, Kentucky. She attended Southeast Community College in Harlan (Kentucky) for a year before deciding to join the Marine Corps. She served five years with the first two years on Camp Hanson working in the MCB Brig Okinawa, Japan.... Her second duty station was at MCRD (Marine Corps Recruit Depo) as a MCACU Chaser (Marine Corps Absentee Collection Unit transporter) for the last two years of her military career. Elledge investigated military deserters as well as transported military prisoners to different military brigs. Elledge transitioned out of the Marine Corps and moved to Ukiah with her husband who is a police officer with the Ukiah Police Department. Elledge has worked in the Mendocino County Jail for two years as a Corrections Deputy. Elledge is currently employed as an Animal Control Officer with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.

Deputy Thomas Kelly grew up in rural Plumas County, California. He recalls wanting to work in law enforcement since he was in preschool. Deputy Kelly started his sworn career at the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 as a Corrections Deputy. ... His academy graduating rank was 5th overall in a class of 35 total cadets and he served as class leader during the academy.

Deputy Carli Mitchell grew up in Lake County, California. She started her law enforcement career in the Corrections Division with the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in 2018. Deputy Mitchell expressed thanks for the opportunity to serve and protect her community in this public safety profession, which she dreamed about since childhood.

On 10-26-2020 Mendocino County Sheriff Matthew C. Kendall held a new hire ceremony to swear-in Deputy Thomas Kelly and Deputy Carli Mitchell. In a socially distanced outside ceremony and via Zoom, members of the Sheriff’s Office congratulated Deputy Kelly and Deputy Mitchell. Both were Mendocino County Sheriff's Office Corrections Deputies who recently graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy in Windsor, California.... Their attendance in the academy was sponsored by the Sheriff's Office after having participated in an internal selection process of Corrections Division staff. Deputy Kelly and Deputy Mitchell’s career paths mark an effort by Sheriff Kendall to bring valuable skill sets learned in working in the Corrections Division to the Field Services Division. New patrol deputies undergo an extensive and vigorous training period once they graduate from the police academy prior to being allowed to work in a solo capacity. Sheriff Kendall also introduced Stephanie Elledge as the newest volunteer member of the Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue team (SAR). Elledge is currently employed as an Animal Control Officer with the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Photo (From Left to Right) Captain Gregory L. Van Patten, Deputy Thomas Kelly, SAR Volunteer Stephanie Elledge, Sheriff Matthew C. Kendall, Deputy Carli Mitchell, Undersheriff Darren Brewster

The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office has been notified of multiple cellular service disruptions in Round Valley in the near future. These service disruptions (NO SERVICE AT ALL) are connected to upgrades in US Cellular equipment to increase service needs in Round Valley. The Sheriff's Office will have Deputies specifically staffed in Round Valley during these disruption dates/times.... The Covelo Fire Department will also have personnel present at the Covelo Firehouse for those needing to request public safety assistance (Fire, Medical, Law Enforcement) that can not do so by cellular telephone during the disruption dates/times. The service disruption is scheduled for the following dates/times: 10-29-2020 (Thursday) - 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM 10-30-2020 (Friday) - 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM 11-03-2020 (Tuesday) - 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM 11-04-2020 (Wednesday) - 12:00 AM to 3:00 AM

When the power goes out, make sure your phone doesn't. Make sure cell phones and back-up batteries are fully charged. Consider getting a solar powered charger if you can. #PSPSMendo2020

MESSAGE FROM MENDOCINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MENDOCINO COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ... The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office and the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services coordinated with local PG&E representatives early this morning (10-25-20) and participated in a statewide coordination call at 9:00 AM in reference to the PSPS event planned for 10-25-2020 as early as 12:00 PM in Mendocino County. Currently, PG&E projects under 1,000 customers will be impacted in Mendocino County and that restoration is estimated take place on 10-27-2020. PG&E is working diligently to minimize the number of customers impacted while still providing safety. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office and the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide verified/accurate information to the public as it becomes available in a timely manner. Please follow the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Nixle, Press Release Subscription) to get the most accurate and timely updated information as it becomes available. We ask the community to rely on these informational platforms at this time as opposed to calling our Public Safety Dispatch Center, which will distract dispatchers from primary dispatching duties. This request is being made with public safety and officer safety in mind. We encourage PG&E customers to continue monitoring https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outages/map/ in order to determine what impacts the PSPS might have on their homes or businesses. We encourage those serviced by the City of Ukiah to visit https://www.cityofukiah.com/psps/ Additional preparedness info can be found at https://www.pge.com//public-/prepare/prepare-for-psps.page? The following is a list of locations of where PG&E has established Community Resource Centers (CRCs) for public use during this PSPS event in Mendocino County: PG&E currently plans to support the following CRCs. Potter Valley Bible Church 10151 Main Street Willits Community Center 111 E. Commercial St Edited to add links https://www.facebook.com/MendocinoSheriff/posts/10157705414862967

Whether it's due to power outage or a fire evacuation, we all know we need to have an emergency go bag ready. Here's a list from @fema you can use to make sure you've got your basics covered. And this year - add masks and sanitizer. #PSPSMendo2020

We'll always share information we receive from @PGE4Me with you, but if you have questions beyond what we post, it's best to reach out to them directly. If you live in the Ukiah city limits, @PGE4Me won't be able to answer your questions. Contact ... @CityofUkiah #PSPSMendo2020 See more

IF THERE'S A POWER OUTAGE, are you prepared? Keep this handy list somewhere handy and make sure you actually take the action steps! #PSPSMendo2020

Do you have a battery, crank or solar powered radio so you can get emergency information even if the power is out? #MendoPSPS2020

Prepare for power outages. Use flashlights when necessary and NEVER use candles. It's easier than you think to start a fire accidentally with a candle. Don't forget to check the battery in your flashlight & have extra on hand. #PSPSMendo2020