Three Suspects Charged in Alleged Racially Motivated Assault in Grass Valley; Fourth Individual Sought
GRASS VALLEY, CA — The Grass Valley Police Department, working in conjunction with the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office, reported the arrest of two adults and one juvenile in connection with an alleged racially motivated assault that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Grass Valley Police Officers responded to the incident on West McKnight Way. According to the department’s public post, the adult victim was working in a commercial parking lot when a vehicle approached. Occupants of the vehicle reportedly exited, directed racial slurs at the victim, and then physically attacked him. The victim was transported to the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.
Evidence, including statements from the victim and an eyewitness who intervened, led to the arrests. The two adult suspects detained are Chasen Ryder McIntire, 18, of Grass Valley, and Alexander Logan Schmidt, 19, also of Grass Valley. Both are being held on $250,000 bail. The identity of the arrested male juvenile has been withheld due to his minor status.
A fourth adult male suspect has been identified, and detectives are actively engaged in locating and apprehending this individual.
McIntire, Schmidt, and the male juvenile face charges including:
- Assault with Force Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury, with a special allegation of Causing Great Bodily Injury (PC 245(a)(4), PC 12022.7)
- Criminal Conspiracy (182 PC)
- Committing Violence Against Another Based on a Protected Characteristic (422.75 PC)
McIntire is also facing an additional charge of brandishing (417(a)PC) for allegedly displaying an edged weapon during the incident. The police department noted that McIntire was arrested previously on October 31, 2025, on felony charges related to allegations he struck another victim with a metal container. The District Attorney’s Office objected to his release at the November 3rd arraignment; however, the Court released McIntire on ‘Pre-Trial Release’ under Probation Department supervision. Schmidt’s arrest is noted as his first by the Grass Valley Police Department.
Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson stated that while violence is unacceptable, when it is “fueled by hatred,” it “threatens the fundamental principles of respect and equality.” Wilson further commented, “The evidence in this case shows that the defendants did not simply attack a man; they targeted him after hurling racial slurs, acting on prejudice rather than any provocation or dispute. That kind of conduct is abhorrent, it is unlawful, and it will be met with the full force of the law.”
The Grass Valley Police Department anticipates providing an update following the apprehension of the remaining suspect. Formal media inquiries may be directed to the Grass Valley Police Investigations Division.
