Law enforcement looking for Charlie McCovey, a suspect in assault of a neighbor in Hoopa

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 IMA, 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.