New details in yesterday’s shotgun incident in Covelo (press release)

MENDOCINO Co., 3/22/17 — Jeffrey Joaquin, 22, who allegedly fired a shotgun at a Round Valley tribal officer, then fled, only to be captured, has been booked at the Mendocino County Jail on the following charges: assault with a deadly weapon, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm with the intent to commit a felony, possession of a short barreled shotgun, and with an additional “enhancement” for allegedly committing this crimes while being in “post-release community supervision,” and for having a warrant. He is being held without bail.

In an updated press release, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office provided additional details. In an incident yesterday, tribal officers responded to an address on Refuse Rd. in Covelo. Someone had called in saying that Joaquin was on the property and armed. Upon arrival the officers told Joaquin to drop his weapon, at which point he allegedly fired on one officer, though only struck him lightly with a pellet of bird shot. The officer returned fire, but did not strike Joaquin.