Editor’s note: If you are struggling with domestic violence, or know someone who is, there are resources that can help. In Mendocino County, Project Sanctuary provides free resources and support. They have temporarily suspended some visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but can be reached 24/7 at (707) 463-4357 for the inland county area, and (707) 964-4357 for the coast. 

MENDOCINO Co., 4/14/20 — Tavion Johnson, 21 of Willits, was arraigned at the Mendocino County Superior Court in the killing of his wife, Elenah Elston, last week and will appear again at his preliminary hearing today at 9 a.m. Johnson plead not guilty in the death of Elston, and also denied a probation violation. Assistant District Attorney Dale Trigg will be prosecuting the case and asked for a high bail, which was set at $500,000, Johnson’s lawyers are expected to contest this bail, though the D.A.’s office has said they are determined to keep Johnson in custody.

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Kate Maxwell is the publisher and a founder of The Mendocino Voice. She lives inland but goes to the ocean as much as possible.