$100,000 bail set for Charles McCovey charged with assault with a deadly weapon, obstructing a peace officer, resisting an executive officer and resisting arrest

This afternoon, Charles McCovey was arraigned for the February 4 incident in Courtroom 5. Judge Joyce Hinrichs set bail at $100,00.

McCovey is charged in Count 1 assault with a deadly weapon with a special allegation that he personally inflicted great bodily injury on his alleged victim; Count 2 Resisting an executive officer;
Count 3 Restricting /Obstructing a Peace Officer and Count 4 Resisting arrest.

Deputy District Attorney David Christensen is prosecuting this case. Public Defender Mr. Owen Tipss was appointed to represent McCovey. Not guilty pleas were entered, time was not waived.

Intervention is February 16 at 3 p.m. Preliminary hearing is February 24 at 8:30 a.m.



HCSO Press Release:

On Thursday, February 4, 2016, at about 11:53 p.m. deputies responded to Marshall Ln. at Big Hill for a report of a stabbing. The suspect, Charlie aka “Little Charlie” McCovey, was attempting to assault a neighbor when the 26 year old male victim heard the neighbor yelling for help. The victim ran to the neighbor’s residence and located an IMA adult standing on the porch of the residence. An altercation ensued and McCovey stabbed the victim, causing a large laceration. The suspect then fled the area. Deputies searched the area and were unable to locate McCovey. McCovey is said to be from Oregon and sometimes stays with relatives in the Hoopa area.


McCovey should be considered dangerous and armed with a large knife. He is described as an Indian male adult, about 5’9”-5’10”, thin build with a goatee. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, blue jeans, and black/blue Jordan tennis shoes. McCovey is believed to be 19 years old. The victim’s wound is not life threatening.