Nevin Appel makes bail, only to be rearrested few hours later on more serious charges of criminal threats

On 07-02-2016 at approximately 12:25 a.m., Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the 1500 block of Navarro Bluff Road in Albion, Ca.  Deputies received information that suspect Nevin Appel broke out a window and was trying to make entry into the reporting person's residence.

After Deputies arrived they contacted victims' Ruairi and Lucinda O'Sullivan.  Deputies learned that Appel resided on the neighboring property and was suspected of being under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant.  Appel was yelling incoherently and pounding on the O'Sullivan's exterior walls and front door before he broke out an exterior window.  Fearing for their safety, the O'Sullivan's called 9-1-1 and took refuge in a locked room inside their residence.

Deputies observed wet blood on the victims' exterior siding and deck, along with cut marks in the siding and a broken tip to a large kitchen knife near the front exterior door.

Deputies were then alerted by a male subject yelling near where they parked their patrol vehicles.  Deputies returned to their patrol vehicles and found Appel attempting to enter one of them.  Deputies observed that Appel had blood on his hands and arms and that he was holding a broken knife in his hand.  Appel was secured in handcuffs and seated in the rear of a patrol vehicle without further incident.

After Deputies determined that Appel was in violation of 11550 HS (under the influence of a controlled substance) and 594(b)(1) PC (felony vandalism), Appel was arrested and ultimately booked into the Mendocino County Jail  where he was held in lieu of bail set at $15,000.00.

Appel posted bail and was released on 07-02-2016 at about 6:00 AM.

On 07-02-2016 at about 1230 hours, Deputies were advised that California State Parks Rangers had issued an order to arrest Appel for 422 PC (criminal threats) for an unrelated incident that occurred in their jurisdiction a few hours before [State Parks Report#16-0702NOR0045].

On 07-02-2016 at about 4:05 p.m., Deputies were dispatched back to the 1500 block of Navarro Bluff Road. It was reported that Appel returned to the O'Sullivan's residence and causing a disturbance.

While responding to the location, Deputies received updated information that Appel left the location by vehicle.  Deputies intercepted Appel driving northbound towards Fort Bragg and initiated contact with him in the 5000 block of North Highway 1.  California State Park Rangers also responded and ultimately took Appel into custody for 422 PC and transported him to the Mendocino County Jail.

Deputies continued their response to the 1500 block of Navarro Bluff Road and made contact with victims' Ruairi and Lucinda O'Sullivan.  Deputies learned that Appel arrived at the O'Sullivan residence at about 3:30 p.m.  After arriving, Appel proceeded to yell at the O'Sullivans' and made repeated threats to cause them physical harm.

Based on this information, Deputies had probable cause to believe Appel was in violation of 422 PC, 646.9 PC (stalking), and 12022.1 PC (commit felony offense while released on bail).  Appel was booked on these additional charges and held in lieu of bail set at $75,000.00.