
NORTH COAST, Calif. – The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a Covelo woman who was possibly abducted by her boyfriend and is considered at risk.
Khadijah Britton, 23, is believed to have been kidnapped on Friday, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.
Lt. Shannon Barney of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office has been investigating a domestic violence incident involving an armed subject, Negie Fallis, 27, of Covelo, who may have abducted Britton, his girlfriend, at gunpoint.
Barney said the sheriff's office was contacted on Monday about a possible kidnapping that occurred on Friday around midnight.
Sheriff's deputies spoke to witnesses who advised that Fallis arrived at the location, armed with what appeared to be a small Derringer pistol, and demanded Britton come out of the residence and speak with him, Barney said.
Witnesses indicated Britton exited the residence where a physical altercation occurred between her and Fallis before they both got into a black Mercedes sedan and left the location, according to Barney.
Barney said Britton has not been in contact with family since that time.
Fallis, who was wanted in connection with a previous domestic violence incident in January involving Britton, is also outstanding at this time, Barney said.
The case was assigned to the Mendocino County Sheriff's Detective Unit for continued investigation, Barney said.
Barney said Fallis is known to frequent the Willows area and the Grindstone Rancheria in Glenn County, as well as Lake County and Covelo.
Anyone with information related to the whereabouts of either individual is asked to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff's Dispatch Center at 707-463-4086 or the Sheriff's Tip line at 707-234-2100.