Suspect hides marijuana cigarette, meth and weapons found in search

On 8-08-2015 at approximately 10:24 AM, Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputies on foot patrol observed two subjects in the bushes near the intersection of Sherwood Hills Drive and Kawi Place, Willits.

As the Deputies approached, the female subject tried to hide a marijuana cigarette. A consent search of the female and her male companion was conducted. A small quantity of suspected methamphetamine was located near the male subject, identified as Raymond Tyler, age 30 of Willits.

A search of Tyler's bag revealed an addition baggie of suspected methamphetamine and a clear glass pipe which exhibited dark residue, evidence of being used to smoke methamphetamine.

Also located in the bag was a home-made throwing star and a 12 inch metal rod with the end ground into a stabbing instrument. Both are prohibited weapons.

The female subject provided a false name.  When the false name provided did not check out, Deputies investigated further. A search of her vehicle revealed another plastic container which held a usable quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

The still unidentified female suspect was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Raymond Tyler was arrested for possession of a dirk or dagger, possession of a throwing star, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both suspects were transported to the Mendocino County Jail. The female was identified by jail personnel as Pauline Dungan, age 32 of Covelo. She was wanted on a Mendocino County felony warrant for assault with a deadly weapon, bail- $85,000. Tyler's bail is set at $30,000.