Man threatens to kill deputy while being arrested

On 1-15-2016 at approximately 1:40 AM, Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence in the 20200 block of N. Hwy 101, Willits. A twenty-seven year-old woman had reported that a male acquaintance, Alberto Acosta, was at her door, drunk and demanding to be allowed inside. He refused to leave and was trying to climb into the house through a window.

Acosta fled prior to the arrival of the Deputies. They searched the area for him without success. At approximately 2:09 AM they were dispatched back to the same location. Acosta had returned and was demanding entry into the home. The Deputies contacted Acosta, who exhibited symptoms of severe alcohol intoxication. It was determined that Acosta was too intoxicated to care for his own safety.

Acosta resisted handcuffing and threatened to kill one of the arresting Deputies. He is on Mendocino County summary probation with a "no alcohol" clause listed as one of the terms.

Acosta was arrested for resisting or threatening a peace officer, public intoxication and violation of probation. He was transported to the Mendocino County Jail where is held in lieu of $15,000 bond.