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Ukiah woman arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing into school

by Katy St. Clair November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

The crash caused significant damage to an exterior wall, but no injuries were reported.

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Mendocino College professor arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse of a minor

by Sydney Fishman and Dan McMenamin November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Davis is being held on $1 million bail after detectives reported finding evidence he engaged in sexual acts with a minor over multiple years.

Nighttime scene showing a white car crashed onto a grassy curb as a person runs away into the dark, with police lights illuminating the area and a reflective right-turn road sign nearby.

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Ukiah man arrested after alleged drunken car chase with toddler in backseat

by Sarah Stierch November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

Officers reported open alcohol containers in the car and said the suspect, already on probation for DUI, now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

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Ukiah High teacher, MendoFever publisher arrested for alleged inappropriate messages with teen girl

by Dan McMenamin November 3, 2025January 1, 2026

Police say Matthew LaFever, 37, sent inappropriate messages and photos to a 17-year-old; district places him on leave and launches internal investigation.