Thursday, July 17, 2025

Man in mask breaks into Fort Bragg home, sexually assaults victim

Surviellance footage of the masked man [Provided by the Fort Bragg Police Department]

Fort Bragg police are asking for the public’s help identifying a masked man who broke into a home and sexually assaulted a victim in the early hours of June 21, 2025. Officers responded around 3 a.m. to a residence on the 400 block of South Harrison Street, where a disturbing scene was unfolding, according to a press release issued by the Fort Bragg Police Department.

Initial findings revealed the suspect knocked on the victim’s window before forcing entry into the residence and carrying out the assault, police said. In a statement, the department emphasized the urgency of locating the suspect, describing him as an adult male last seen wearing a neck-gaiter style mask, a hooded sweatshirt, and leggings. Surveillance footage shows him in the area between South Harrison Street and Hazel Street between 1:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., the release noted.

In the hours following the attack, officers canvassed the neighborhood, spoke with residents, and collected surveillance footage in an effort to track the suspect’s movements, the department stated. They are now turning to the broader community for assistance.

“We are urging all residents in the area to check their home surveillance systems for any unusual activity during that timeframe,” the release said. Submissions can be made through the department’s online community portal, which allows residents to upload footage and include a brief statement about when and where it was captured. The portal also accepts anonymous submissions, police said.

Use this QR Code or this link to submit any footage of the suspect

The evidence will be uploaded directly to a secure platform for investigators to review. The department’s press release emphasized that even small details may be critical in identifying the suspect or tracing his path before and after the assault.

Residents with relevant footage or information are encouraged to visit the department’s portal or contact Officer Moore at (707) 964-2800 ext. 225 or by email at amoore@fortbraggca.gov. Anyone witnessing suspicious activity should call (707) 964-0200 or 911 in emergencies.

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74 COMMENTS

  1. Perhaps law enforcement was too busy trying collect dui bonuses that night rather than suppressing a prowler…. Time for change

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      • I’m not saying that it has happened here, but not all DUI tickets are written to people who actually have any alcihol in their system. Lot”s of “do you know what i pulled you over for?” And they make up what it is..

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      • They run around town harassing vehicles after certain hours looking for dui’s that never come to fruition. Instead they waste their time looking for dui’s that don’t exist while trying to beef up their “loser” paychecks. I’ve been pulled over twice in a year and given a field sobriety test after drinking NOTHING, meanwhile crimes like this are happening. I think you have alterior motives with the responses you are giving people here. Makes me wander if you’re Franks ol lady, running around the bars snitching on people so he can get promoted. Greasy, the whole lot of you.

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        • Don’t need to read the room when it’s full of idiots. I’m glad they’re out looking for foul idiots driving drunk and endangering peoples lives. I know commie/anarchist like you hate that shit but oh well. It’s called living in a civilized society. Take a shower, come out of the woods and try it sometime.

        • I don’t need to read the room when it’s got iq’s like yours in it. Trying to keep dui’s off the road is part of living in a civilized society. Take a shower, come out of the woods and try it sometime.

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    • What change do you want, police on every corner? You can’t really expect police to prevent crimes like this, they’d have to be watching us constantly.

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      • I want them to stop harassing drivers with zero probably cause to do so. Maybe if they spent more time in the neighborhoods they are paid to protect, instead of hanging out on the highway hoping to fatten their loser paychecks. For starters. These cops act like they are allergic to meth heads. Time for change

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      • They should be patrolling streets not following cars around all night. I cannot tell you how many times I am followed driving at night. The cops circle the bars like sharks waiting for a snack.

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        • I agree…it’s the town police who claim we have a gang problem with our youth…which most of them are on bicycles and on foot like the perpetrator mentioned in the article. The town police dept must get funding for gang activity, and they just hyped it up. Either way, they shouldn’t be sitting on bars, I’m pretty sure that is illegal.

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          • Yes lol Heather was a huge drug dealer until Frank finally caught her with task force. But screw him right? Keep it up Frank, the town supports you and your promotion

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  2. Just recently an officer for the Mendocino County did this exact same thing and it was swept under the rug luckily an ex police officer has a youtube Chanel called (thetrentjames) and he covers most of the stuff they don’t like to talk about

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    • Really? What’s the cops name that did this “exact same thing”? Who’s the victim? If it was “swept under the rug” how’d you find out about it? Share the story details so action can be taken! Or…did you just make that shit up?

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          • Your comprehension skills blow…they literally tell you the name of the scumbag in these posts. You’re one of the problems, that’s clear

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            • Do you know what a time stamp is genius? I asked for his name on the 22nd. His name/comment was posted on the 23rd. and you’re talking shit about my comprehension skills? Damn princess, you have the iq of a crackhead…oh wait! LoL!!!

            • Really Hermana? To you know what a “time stamp” is genius? I asked for his name on the 22nd. His name/comment was posted on the 23rd. and you’re talking smack about my comprehension skills? ROTF LMFAO! OMG, that is the best internet self own I’ve seen in years!! Great job Einstein.

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      • Ukiah police Sargeant Kevin Murray broke into a woman’s hotel room and raped her, she was awarded 1 million dollars

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        • Sounds like typical Mendocino police activity to me…who is hiring this scum? Time for change. And it starts with the sheriff who sounds like a hair-lip.

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  3. Was he also wearing an ICE jacket? Those fake agents are coming here any day now! No iD. No badge. Full face masks. While our DA daydreams about getting close enough to smell Trump’s adult diaper and pops off about no sanctuary for illegal criminals, he says nothing about the unidentifiable so-called federal agents roaming our country. Every single one of them is dreaming about doing just what this creep did but in the back of a black official looking van. Everyone should know that this is coming. Watch out for your neighbors!

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    • Or maybe, just maybe, It was one of Biden’s boys, You know, one of the people he blindly let in this country that you are trying so hard to protect.

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        • Buster is actually attracted to undocumented Latino men…and at this moment he is projecting. For shame, buster, for shame.

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      • Hey Buster…. Where do I remotely describe that “I’m trying to protect” anyone?? Wtf!!! You’re judging me based off my name??? Jesus Christ were doomeddddddd with people like u among us. Lord help us!

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        • Don’t worry about him Maria, he’s a closeted commie, anti-everything leftist that couldn’t think his way out of a revolving door.

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  4. The comments on this post are actually disrespectful and truly unnecessary. A woman has been raped and you guys have turned this thread into a police bashing political joke. You should all be ashamed. God forbid this was a loved one of yours.

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    • The only thing Frank is catching is herpes from his promiscuous confidential informant of a girlfriend. Time for change.

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    • Amen lol. Frank seems to be good at catching these scum… its funny all his haters seem to be using fake names because they break laws just like the scum he catches… #frankrocks!!

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  5. On the lighter side, local grocery stores will be adding developementally disabled employees since drug addled Libtards dont seem to be able to follow basic instructions, sorry Hermy Barty.

  6. Frank arrested me for DUI about 2 years ago… saved my life and my wife from leaving me. I will always appreciate his service!

      • Judging you by your vitriolic attitude towards life in general and law enforcement people I have a hunch that you will be becoming an expert on kool aid hopefully sooner than later.
        Mixing it up in fifty gallon vats in the mess hall at pelican bay prison and serving it to your fellow miscreants and boyfriends.
        In the meantime try switching from booze and meth to weed and heroin and chill the F@#K out before you fly completely off of the rails and injure one of our good productive citizens.

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        • Herman is what we call a scaredy-cat in my day lol. Talks a big mess on an anonymous account but as soon as he sees Frank in real life it’s “hello sir I’m sorry” lol. Get a life Herman there’s rapists out there that need catching

  7. When’s the article about Officer Beak dating a married 45 year old with kids coming out? Little weird that she works with the youth while grooming a youth don’t you think?

      • I bet deputy droll had someone to do with it. What skeletons is that parasite hiding in HIS closet? Light is the best disinfectant, run piggy piggy

      • Yeah dude look it up, Beak was an SRO as well until he started dating her. Now she “works with children” while dating beak who is atleast 25 years younger than her.. lets not forget shes actually still married !

  8. All of you people are cowards for commenting this filth, and making this all about your personal bias’s, and egos. This is typical Mendocino county behavior. You people are barely one step up from lake county at least try to act like it. Have some empathy, and quit being keyboard warriors. I don’t recognize any of you as being upstanding people in this community. Your personal opinions need to remain where they belong in your delusional minds. If you have an issue with law enforcement or the DA go to the attorney general with a formal complaint, and request oversight instead of bitching online like school children. You all look and sound weak. Everyone is aware of the corruption this is nothing new. You want change then go make it. Otherwise all of this is just empty words so you can all feel good about yourselves or because you’re resentful, and hung up on shit you refuse to let go. Your perceptions of yourselves, and reality as it stands are warped just one false personification fighting against the next. Not one of you has a single real accolade to your name, and certainly aren’t making the world a better place let alone this close minded, and shallow county. It’s funny too, because you people only act like this behind closed doors, or online while you hide in this area, because nobody will put up with your bullshit anywhere else in the world.

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Matt LaFever
Matt LaFeverhttps://mendofever.com/
For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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