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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said a man reported missing Thursday has been found and is safe.
Authorities had sent out an alert early Thursday afternoon after 84-year-old Reynauldo Trevino was reported missing in the Lakeport area.
Authorities had sent out an alert early Thursday afternoon after 84-year-old Reynauldo Trevino was reported missing in the Lakeport area.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating an elderly man who has gone missing.
The agency is attempting to locate 84-year-old Reynauldo Trevino.
Trevino suffers from dementia and post traumatic stress disorder, officials said.
He was last seen walking southbound on Lakeshore Boulevard from Alterra Drive in the Lakeport area.
Trevino was wearing a fedora hat and black leather jacket, and he uses a walker, the sheriff’s office said.
Trevino becomes easily distracted and disoriented. He may become combative, so authorities urge caution should anyone come into contact with him.
If you see Trevino please contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 707-263-2690.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County’s representative in the State Senate has introduced legislation to name a portion of Highway 29 in Lakeport in honor of a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy who died in the line of duty in August.
Sen. Mike McGuire introduced SCR 92 last week to name a section of the highway for Deputy Robert Rumfelt.
SCR 92 is co-authored by State Sen. Bill Dodd – who previously represented Lake County in the State Assembly – and Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.
“Deputy Rumfelt selflessly served his country and dedicated his life to keeping the hard working people of Lake County safe,” said McGuire. “His impact on this community is immeasurable and the contributions he made will be his lasting legacy. After all Deputy Rumfelt’s done for our nation and right here at home, the least we can do is honor his tireless work and sacrifice so generations will know about his achievements, bravery and big heart.”
“Deputy Rumfelt was a true American hero, saving lives overseas with the United States Military, and protecting and serving his community in Lake County,” said Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin. “We’re grateful to work with Senator McGuire to honor his legacy by renaming a portion of the highway that runs through his home town in his memory.”
Martin said the portion of the highway slated to be renamed for Rumfelt extends from Highway 175 at the Hopland Grade turnoff to 11th Street.
Rumfelt, 50, died in the line of duty on Aug. 22.
He had struggled with a domestic violence suspect who was taken into custody. After clearing the scene, his patrol SUV crashed into a tree. A medical examiner concluded that Rumfelt suffered sudden cardiac death 30 minutes after a stressful physical encounter, as Lake County News has reported.
Rumfelt grew up in Lake County, graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1985 and later serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he earned numerous accolades for his honor, courage and commitment. He was an infantryman assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Division in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Rumfelt later returned to Lake County and worked for the Lakeport Police Department beginning in 1995.
He took a leave from that agency in 2010 to serve as a police advisor to Iraqi law enforcement agencies in Ramadi, Baghdad, Kurdistan and Mosul. During his time there he risked his life during an improvised explosive device attack on an Army convoy in order to save the life of a badly injured soldier.
In 2014, after returning to Lake County, Rumfelt joined the sheriff’s office.
Rumfelt is credited with acting as an inspiring and positive force in the lives of many young people, spending countless hours at Clear Lake High School where he coached the football team and mentored youth.
He was a dedicated family man, and is survived by his wife, Kelly, his two daughters Nikki and Britney, his grandsons Robby and Johnny, his parents and his siblings.
Martin said he decided to pursue the idea to honor Rumfelt after seeing memorial highway signs in other parts of the state.
“I never wanted to have to put one up, but I do have to put this one up,” Martin said.
“We’ll never forget him at the sheriff’s office, of course,” said Martin, who wanted to have a memorial in place to remind the public of Rumfelt’s service.
“Rob deserves it,” he said.
The legislation will need to be approved, with one of the stipulations being that a source of funds must be identified to pay for the project, said Martin.
He estimated it will cost about $8,500 for signage and installation by Caltrans staff.
Martin is raising money to cover the project through the newly formed Lake County Sheriff’s Foundation.
He said he incorporated the organization in June 2015, but had to set aside working on it due to the county’s wildland fires and flood.
The Rumfelt highway memorial is one of the organization’s projects for this year, he said.
Fundraising efforts – including the foundation’s March 2 Black Tie Ball – will pay for the highway memorial, offer assistance to Rumfelt’s family and also pay to send some deputies back to the National Peace Officers’ Memorial in Washington, DC in May, he said.
Martin said he’s also working on getting a plaque for Rumfelt to install at the peace officer and firefighters’ memorial in Museum Square in downtown Lakeport. The wooden statues at the memorial also will be cleaned and refurbished.
He said at the annual candlelight vigil later this year for fallen peace officers and firefighters, Rumfelt’s name will be added to the memorial.
For more information or to donate to the foundation, call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-262-4200 or visit the foundation’s Web site at www.lakecsf.org .
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
Sen. Mike McGuire introduced SCR 92 last week to name a section of the highway for Deputy Robert Rumfelt.
SCR 92 is co-authored by State Sen. Bill Dodd – who previously represented Lake County in the State Assembly – and Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry.
“Deputy Rumfelt selflessly served his country and dedicated his life to keeping the hard working people of Lake County safe,” said McGuire. “His impact on this community is immeasurable and the contributions he made will be his lasting legacy. After all Deputy Rumfelt’s done for our nation and right here at home, the least we can do is honor his tireless work and sacrifice so generations will know about his achievements, bravery and big heart.”
“Deputy Rumfelt was a true American hero, saving lives overseas with the United States Military, and protecting and serving his community in Lake County,” said Lake County Sheriff Brian Martin. “We’re grateful to work with Senator McGuire to honor his legacy by renaming a portion of the highway that runs through his home town in his memory.”
Martin said the portion of the highway slated to be renamed for Rumfelt extends from Highway 175 at the Hopland Grade turnoff to 11th Street.
Rumfelt, 50, died in the line of duty on Aug. 22.
He had struggled with a domestic violence suspect who was taken into custody. After clearing the scene, his patrol SUV crashed into a tree. A medical examiner concluded that Rumfelt suffered sudden cardiac death 30 minutes after a stressful physical encounter, as Lake County News has reported.
Rumfelt grew up in Lake County, graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1985 and later serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he earned numerous accolades for his honor, courage and commitment. He was an infantryman assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Division in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Rumfelt later returned to Lake County and worked for the Lakeport Police Department beginning in 1995.
He took a leave from that agency in 2010 to serve as a police advisor to Iraqi law enforcement agencies in Ramadi, Baghdad, Kurdistan and Mosul. During his time there he risked his life during an improvised explosive device attack on an Army convoy in order to save the life of a badly injured soldier.
In 2014, after returning to Lake County, Rumfelt joined the sheriff’s office.
Rumfelt is credited with acting as an inspiring and positive force in the lives of many young people, spending countless hours at Clear Lake High School where he coached the football team and mentored youth.
He was a dedicated family man, and is survived by his wife, Kelly, his two daughters Nikki and Britney, his grandsons Robby and Johnny, his parents and his siblings.
Martin said he decided to pursue the idea to honor Rumfelt after seeing memorial highway signs in other parts of the state.
“I never wanted to have to put one up, but I do have to put this one up,” Martin said.
“We’ll never forget him at the sheriff’s office, of course,” said Martin, who wanted to have a memorial in place to remind the public of Rumfelt’s service.
“Rob deserves it,” he said.
The legislation will need to be approved, with one of the stipulations being that a source of funds must be identified to pay for the project, said Martin.
He estimated it will cost about $8,500 for signage and installation by Caltrans staff.
Martin is raising money to cover the project through the newly formed Lake County Sheriff’s Foundation.
He said he incorporated the organization in June 2015, but had to set aside working on it due to the county’s wildland fires and flood.
The Rumfelt highway memorial is one of the organization’s projects for this year, he said.
Fundraising efforts – including the foundation’s March 2 Black Tie Ball – will pay for the highway memorial, offer assistance to Rumfelt’s family and also pay to send some deputies back to the National Peace Officers’ Memorial in Washington, DC in May, he said.
Martin said he’s also working on getting a plaque for Rumfelt to install at the peace officer and firefighters’ memorial in Museum Square in downtown Lakeport. The wooden statues at the memorial also will be cleaned and refurbished.
He said at the annual candlelight vigil later this year for fallen peace officers and firefighters, Rumfelt’s name will be added to the memorial.
For more information or to donate to the foundation, call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 707-262-4200 or visit the foundation’s Web site at www.lakecsf.org .
Email Elizabeth Larson at
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County residents were among those in the western United States who had excellent viewing of the super blue blood moon on Wednesday morning.
The eclipse began at 3:48 a.m. and continued until 7:11 a.m.
Wednesday’s celestial event was reported to be the first super blue blood moon since 1866.
There won’t be as long of a wait for the next one – it’s set to happen on Dec. 31, 2028.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – A Kelseyville man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for sexually assaulting and threatening a 6-year-old girl.
Kevin Bruce Anderson, 52, was sentenced on Monday by Judge Andrew Blum, according to Chief Deputy District Attorney Richard Hinchcliff.
Hinchcliff said Anderson received 20 years in prison for committing lewd and lascivious acts upon a child under 14 by use of force, fear and duress and committing acts of sexual penetration on a child under 14 by means of force, fear and duress.
Both offenses qualify as violent “strikes,” Hinchcliff said.
According to investigation and reports, Anderson gained a position of trust with the mother of the victim and used that to spend time alone with the little girl.
The investigation revealed that Anderson sexually assaulted the child on numerous occasions and threatened her in order to keep her from reporting the crimes.
The victim finally worked up the courage to tell her mother, who immediately contacted the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Hinchcliff said.
Hinchcliff said Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Shamus Stafford, who investigated the allegations, was able to obtain a recorded confession from Anderson.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Megan Lankford prosecuted the case for the District Attorney’s Office, and the Anderson was represented by defense attorney John Hinely, Hinchcliff said.
Kevin Bruce Anderson, 52, was sentenced on Monday by Judge Andrew Blum, according to Chief Deputy District Attorney Richard Hinchcliff.
Hinchcliff said Anderson received 20 years in prison for committing lewd and lascivious acts upon a child under 14 by use of force, fear and duress and committing acts of sexual penetration on a child under 14 by means of force, fear and duress.
Both offenses qualify as violent “strikes,” Hinchcliff said.
According to investigation and reports, Anderson gained a position of trust with the mother of the victim and used that to spend time alone with the little girl.
The investigation revealed that Anderson sexually assaulted the child on numerous occasions and threatened her in order to keep her from reporting the crimes.
The victim finally worked up the courage to tell her mother, who immediately contacted the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Hinchcliff said.
Hinchcliff said Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Shamus Stafford, who investigated the allegations, was able to obtain a recorded confession from Anderson.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Megan Lankford prosecuted the case for the District Attorney’s Office, and the Anderson was represented by defense attorney John Hinely, Hinchcliff said.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – This week a Lincoln woman was sentenced to jail time for committing perjury in a family law case involving a custody battle for her young child.
On Monday, 34-year-old Shannon M. Mick was sentenced in Lake County Superior Court, according to District Attorney Don Anderson.
Mick had pleaded no contest to one count of felony perjury on Dec. 1, as Lake County News has reported: http://bit.ly/2yaf6rX.
Perjury carries a maximum sentence of four years; however, Anderson said Mick received far less time due to having had no previous criminal history – not even a parking ticket.
He said she received 60 days in the Lake County Jail, three years felony probation and 200 hours of community service.
Anderson said Mick had lied during a custody case involving her 3-year-old child. Her ex-husband – a Lake County resident – filed an affidavit in June 2015, requesting full legal and physical custody of his child, alleging that Mick had subjected the child to domestic violence from her boyfriend, Mike Alexander, as well as alcohol abuse.
Mick denied the allegations of domestic violence both in affidavits she submitted and in testimony she gave in court, Anderson said.
Evidence presented in court showed there was documentation by the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office of a domestic violence incident in January 2015 in which Mick was assaulted by her boyfriend.
The court ultimately found that there was evidence of domestic violence and that Mick was responsible for “some level of deliberate falsehoods,” based on the ruling.
The Lake County District Attorney’s Office subsequently filed perjury charges against Mick for making false statements in the affidavits and the court testimony.
Anderson said Mick has to report March 29 to the Lake County Jail to begin serving her sentence.
The prosecution was handled by Deputy District Attorney Daniel Flesch as part of the work of the Lake County District Attorney’s Office’s Perjury Intervention Unit, Anderson said.
Email Elizabeth Larson atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Follow her on Twitter, @ERLarson, or Lake County News, @LakeCoNews.
On Monday, 34-year-old Shannon M. Mick was sentenced in Lake County Superior Court, according to District Attorney Don Anderson.
Mick had pleaded no contest to one count of felony perjury on Dec. 1, as Lake County News has reported: http://bit.ly/2yaf6rX.
Perjury carries a maximum sentence of four years; however, Anderson said Mick received far less time due to having had no previous criminal history – not even a parking ticket.
He said she received 60 days in the Lake County Jail, three years felony probation and 200 hours of community service.
Anderson said Mick had lied during a custody case involving her 3-year-old child. Her ex-husband – a Lake County resident – filed an affidavit in June 2015, requesting full legal and physical custody of his child, alleging that Mick had subjected the child to domestic violence from her boyfriend, Mike Alexander, as well as alcohol abuse.
Mick denied the allegations of domestic violence both in affidavits she submitted and in testimony she gave in court, Anderson said.
Evidence presented in court showed there was documentation by the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office of a domestic violence incident in January 2015 in which Mick was assaulted by her boyfriend.
The court ultimately found that there was evidence of domestic violence and that Mick was responsible for “some level of deliberate falsehoods,” based on the ruling.
The Lake County District Attorney’s Office subsequently filed perjury charges against Mick for making false statements in the affidavits and the court testimony.
Anderson said Mick has to report March 29 to the Lake County Jail to begin serving her sentence.
The prosecution was handled by Deputy District Attorney Daniel Flesch as part of the work of the Lake County District Attorney’s Office’s Perjury Intervention Unit, Anderson said.
Email Elizabeth Larson at