MENDOCINO CO., 1/30/26 — A Covelo man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and drug-related and firearm possession offenses in connection with a shooting in November.
Negie Tony Fallis, 45, was detained by tribal police in Covelo on a warrant issued for his arrest. The tribal officers then contacted the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, which carried out the arrest. Fallis was booked into the Mendocino County Jail at 2:38 p.m. Wednesday.
According to Mendocino County sheriff’s spokesperson Capt. Quincy Cromer, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Round Valley tribal police at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday. Tribal officers located Fallis on Charlie Hurt Highway in Covelo.
The warrant is related to a shooting that occurred on Nov. 18. Authorities were informed that day that a 28-year-old man had arrived at the Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits with a gunshot wound to his foot.
According to Cromer, earlier in the day on Nov. 18, the victim was visiting a residence on Airport Road in Covelo to collect money he was owed. About 10 minutes later, a vehicle arrived. The victim got into the vehicle and spoke with the driver, who was later identified as Fallis.
After a short period of time, an argument ensued, and Fallis exited the vehicle with a firearm. After a struggle between Fallis and the victim, the gun discharged, striking the victim in the foot.
“We don’t believe it was accidental. If there is an intent to shoot someone and you are struggling over a gun, it’s still attempted murder,” Cromer said. “It comes down to him brandishing and displaying the gun against the victim. The victim was acting in self-defense to protect himself and that’s why we believe he was shot in the foot instead of somewhere else on his body.”
Fallis has been previously investigated for the disappearance of Khadijah Britton, a woman who was last seen at her home in Covelo in February 2018. According to Cromer, Fallis is still a person of interest in that case.
Charges have been added. Bail now is 2 million. One charge SA of someone 70+ years old.
Hi Charlotte. Thanks for reading TMV! The ‘SA GBI 70 YEARS+’ entry refers to a sentencing enhancement alleging great bodily injury caused by firearm use, which significantly increases potential prison time if the defendant is convicted.
I just don’t understand why the DA didn’t press charges for the murder of Khadija Brittain against him. Wasn’t he seen forcefully dragging out of her home right before she disappeared?