The following is a press release issued by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
On 05-01-2022 at 6:48 P.M. Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported assault in the 1500 block of Adams Street in Ukiah, California.
Upon arrival the Deputies contacted an adult female and learned Eduardo Alvarez had physically assaulted her. The Deputies observed visible injuries on the adult female’s body.
Deputies also learned Alvarez reportedly made threats to harm her and her home, which caused the adult female to fear for her safety and the safety of her personal property. Alvarez had left the scene prior to the Deputy’s arrival. The Deputies searched the surrounding area for Alvarez, with negative results.
The Deputies collected evidence, obtained statements and continued their investigation. The Deputies learned Alvarez was on active parole. Avlarez’s Parole Officer was contacted and briefed of the incident., resulting in an issued parole hold.
On 05-02-2022 at 8:40 P.M. Deputies responded to the 1500 block of Adams Street where they contacted Alvarez.
The Deputies arrested Alvarez without incident for the following charges: 422 PC (Felony Criminal Threats), 3056 PC (Felony Violation Parole) and 242 PC (Misdemeanor Battery) .
Alvarez was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held on a No Bail status.
Editor’s Note
The alleged actions described in this press release describe domestic abuse. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetimes.
The following are domestic violence resources available in Mendocino County and surrounding areas:
- Mendocino County
- Contact a crisis counselor at Project Sanctuary by calling (707)463-4357.
- Humboldt County
- Call Humboldt Domestic Violence Services at (707)443-6042 or at 1-866-668-6543
- Trinity County
- Contact the Human Response Network at (530)623-2024
- Lake County
- Contact the Lake Family Resource Center community crisis line at 1(888)485-7733.
- Sonoma County
- Contact the YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline at (707)546-1234
