Date: 06/10/2024

Location: 200 block Carleton Drive, Ukiah

Suspect: Kevin Albert Leonard 29-year-old-male of Ukiah

Victim: 26-year-old female of Ukiah

Violations: 646.9(a) PC – Stalking – Felony 

422(a) PC – Criminal threats – Felony

594(b)(1) PC – Vandalism – Felony 

29800(a)(1) PC – Possession of firearm by prohibited person – Felony

30305(a)(1) PC – Possession of ammunition by a prohibited person - Felony 

On 06/10/2024 at approximately 6:00 P.M., Ukiah Police Department (UPD) Officers responded to the 200 block of Carleton Drive in Ukiah for a report of criminal threats and vandalism. UPD Officers spoke with the victim, a 26-year-old female from Ukiah who advised Kevin Leonard had arrived at the location where he did not reside. Leonard kicked the door multiple times but was unable to make entry. Leonard fled from the scene before the officers arrived. The victim provided UPD Officers with text messages that included criminal threats and a photograph of a revolver. 

Leonard had previously entered the above-mentioned residence on 06/10/2024 at approximately 3:00 A.M. and assaulted a male subject inside. At the time of the first incident, no one desired prosecution but with the escalated behavior and threatening messages, the victim feared for her safety. 

UPD Officers obtained a Ramey Warrant for Leonard’s arrest for stalking, criminal threats, and vandalism. 

UPD Officers later observed Leonard’s vehicle had returned to his residence on Empire Drive in Ukiah. UPD Officers with the assistance from the California Highway Patrol, surrounded Leonard’s residence and attempted to call him out of the residence. Leonard did not exit the residence and UPD Officers entered the residence through an unlocked door and placed Leonard under arrest without incident. 

UPD Officers obtained a search warrant to conduct a search for the firearm. UPD Officers located the revolver that was depicted in the photograph sent to intimidate the victim and more than 400 rounds of ammunition. 

It was determined that Leonard was a convicted felon and unable to possess ammunition or firearms due to a prior conviction for violation of 245(a)(4) of the California Penal Code-Assault with a deadly weapon. 

The UPD Officer who arrested Leonard requested a bail enhancement from a judge at the Mendocino County Superior Courthouse and that request was granted in the amount of $150, 000.00.

Leonard was transported to the Mendocino County Jail where he was booked on the above-mentioned charges. 

The Ukiah Police Department would like to thank the California Highway Patrol for their assistance with this investigation. 

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