Two Arrested on Firearm Charges after Reports of Gunfire at Potter Valley Home
POTTER VALLEY, CA — “On 10/15/2026 at approximately 6:15 P.M., Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the 11000 block of Burris Lane in Potter Valley for a reported shooting. The reporting party described hearing screaming, followed by several gunshots and additional screaming.
Upon arrival, Sheriff’s Deputies contacted and detained several individuals, including Kody Young and Randi Rhodes, both of Potter Valley, who resided at the location.
Based on the reported circumstances, Sheriff’s Deputies had reason to believe someone inside the residence may have been injured or in immediate danger. To ensure the safety of anyone who might require urgent medical assistance, Sheriff’s Deputies entered and searched the residence for possible victims or subjects needing help. No injured individuals were located inside the residence.
During the investigation, Sheriff’s Deputies learned Young was released on bail from the Mendocino County Jail and was subject to search terms requiring him to submit his person and property to search. Sheriff’s Deputies located a loaded .22-caliber rifle inside the residence. A review of Young’s and Rhodes’ criminal histories confirmed both were prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition, or tear gas weapons due to prior criminal convictions.
After obtaining a search warrant signed by a Mendocino County Superior Court Judge, Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a thorough search of the residence. During the subsequent search, they located additional ammunition and a large canister of pepper spray.
The investigation revealed that two dogs at the residence had been involved in a fight, which led to the yelling reported to the Sheriff’s Office. All individuals contacted at the location denied that anyone at the property had discharged a firearm.
During interviews, both Young and Rhodes acknowledged possessing the firearm, ammunition, and pepper spray. Both also acknowledged they were prohibited from possessing these items due to prior criminal convictions.
Young was placed under arrest for 29800(a)(1) PC – Prohibited person in possession of a firearm, 30305(a)(1) PC – Prohibited person in possession of ammunition, 22810(a) PC – Prohibited person in possession of pepper spray, 12022.1 PC – Commission of a felony offence while released on bail. Young was booked into the Mendocino County Jail and released from custody after posting $40,000 bail.
Rhodes was also placed under arrest for 29800(a)(1) PC – Prohibited person in possession of a firearm, 30305(a)(1) PC – Prohibited person in possession of ammunition, and 22810(a) PC – Prohibited person in possession of pepper spray. Rhodes was booked into the Mendocino County Jail and released from custody after posting $15,000 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.”
