Female victim alleges assault by S. Kenneth Frazier Whipple; he is arrested for domestic violence and violation of probation

On 4-20-2016 at approximately 1 A.M. MCSO Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Covelo regarding an assault.

Upon arrival Deputies contacted a female adult who advised that she had been assaulted by S-Kenneth Frazier Whipple. According to the female victim S-Kenneth Whipple had grabbed her by the hair and pinched her in the back of her head several times. While speaking to the female victim Deputies observed numerous injuries on her that were consistent with her statement.

Deputies then responded to S-Kenneth Whipple's residence, located at 202 Little Lake Rd at which time S-Kenneth Whipple was placed under arrest without incident for domestic violence and violation of probation. S-Kenneth Whipple was transported to the Mendocino County jail where he is currently being held on $25,000.00 bail.

It should be noted that the female victim did not require any immediate medical assistance.