UKIAH, CA., 10/19/26 – A 26-year-old Ukiah man on state parole was arrested Saturday night after allegedly beating a woman and later threatening her and a second person with a kitchen knife, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. Saturday to the 600 block of Pinoleville Drive in Ukiah for a report of two people fighting. A 24-year-old woman told deputies Andrew Horse assaulted her after an argument in the street outside a residence.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Horse allegedly struck the woman several times in the face and pushed her to the ground, causing facial injuries. Medical personnel evaluated her before being transported to the hospital.
Deputies searched the area, including Horse’s residence, but could not locate him. Around 9:50 p.m., deputies received a second 911 call from the same block and allege that they found Horse fighting with a 48-year-old man
Investigators allege Horse returned to the residence armed with a kitchen knife and approached the door of the room where the woman was, saying he “was going to stab her.” The man stepped between Horse and the room to keep him out, the Sheriff’s Office said. Horse allegedly then threatened to stab the man, and the two began fighting.
Deputies arrived during the altercation and detained Horse.
Horse was booked into Mendocino County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm, parole violation and battery. He is being held without bail.
Horse was on parole for assault likely to cause great bodily injury, according to the Sheriff’s Office. His parole terms required him to obey all laws and abstain from alcohol. He was reported to be under the influence of alcohol.
Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 707-463-4086 (option 1) or the anonymous non-emergency tip line at 707-234-2100.