Clearlake man arrested for domestic violence in Covelo case
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NORTH COAST, Calif – A Clearlake man was arrested over the weekend after Mendocino County authorities said he injured his girlfriend during an argument.
Roger Dale Peters, 35, was arrested for the incident, which occurred on Saturday, according to a report from Sgt. Quincy Cromer of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.
At 7:10 p.m. Saturday Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Round Valley Tribal Police Office in Covelo to contact a female subject who was a possible victim of domestic violence, Cromer said.
When responding to the call, the deputies were notified that the female subject had left the tribal police office, and Cromer said tribal police officers directed the deputies to the female's residence where they contacted her regarding this incident.
Cromer said the deputies learned the female was involved in a dating relationship with Peters and earlier that day they were staying together at the Eel River Campground on Etsel Ridge Road in Covelo.
During an argument at the campground, Peters reportedly grabbed the female by the hair and punched her in the head multiple times, Cromer said.
He said the woman told deputies that Peters also grabbed her by the throat during the argument. The female had injuries to her head and throat consistent with her statements.
The deputies responded to the Eel River Campground where they located and contacted Peters regarding this incident. Peters was ultimately advised and placed under arrest for felony domestic violence battery without incident Cromer said.
Peters was transported to the Mendocino County Jail where he was booked on the above charge to be held in lieu of $25,000 bail. Jail records showed he remained in custody on Tuesday.