Covelo Man Out on Bail Arrested Again: Suspected of Assault & Burglary
COVELO, CA — “On 04/17/2026 at approximately 2:43 A.M, Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the 76000 block of Henderson Lane in Covelo, CA for a possible kidnapping.
The reporting party initially described that Raymond Bowes, a 28-year-old male from Covelo, arrived at the residence and forcibly took a female subject from the location.
Upon arrival, Sheriff’s Deputies contacted the reporting party and determined they had not personally witnessed the reported incident. During their continued investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies contacted a 27-year-old male from Covelo who was identified as the victim of this incident.
The victim reported that Bowes entered his residence, physically assaulted him, and stole personal property. A 21-year-old female who was originally inside the residence with the victim, left with Bowes. Sheriff’s Deputies observed the male victim had injuries consistent with the reported assault and located corroborating evidence at the scene.
Based on the investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies established probable cause to believe that Bowes was responsible for the assault and theft while also being released from custody on bail for an unrelated felony case.
Sheriff’s Deputies continued their investigative efforts through the early morning and daytime hours of 04/17/2026. Sheriff’s Deputies located the 21-year-old female, who had initially been reported as being kidnapped, at a residence on Biggar Lane in Covelo. The female confirmed that the kidnapping report was inaccurate and stated she was not injured.
Deputies also located Bowes at the same residence. Bowes provided a statement that was inconsistent with information obtained from other witnesses and the physical evidence gathered during this investigation. Sheriff’s Deputies further observed that Bowes had injuries on his person consistent with being the primary aggressor in a physical altercation.
Bowes was arrested for 211 PC – Robbery, 460(a) PC – Burglary, 12022.1 PC – Felony offense committed while released on bail. Bowes was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he is being held in lieu of $125,000 bail.
Anyone with information related to this incident is requested to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office at 707-463-4086 (option 1). Information can also be provided anonymously by calling the non-emergency tip-line at 707-234-2100.”
