Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
Press Release
(Title of Crime/Incident) Missing Person
Report Number:
08-3241    
Coroner Number:
   
Crime/Incident:
Missing Person
Location:
Little Valley, Fort Bragg
When: Date: 11/02/08 Time: 1030 hours
Victim Info :        
  Name Age Street Address City, State
Victim #1: George Vadelnieks 62 Fort Bragg, CA
Suspect Info:        
  Name Age Street Address City, State
         
Written by: Sergeant James Schnitzius
Synopsis: On 11/03/08 the Mendocino County Sheriffs Office received information, regarding George Vadelnieks, a missing 62 year old, that had been last seen on 11/02/08, in the Little Valley area, Fort Bragg. Sheriffs deputies learned that Vadelnieks had gone to the Little Valley area off Sherwood Road on his ATV, in an attempt to assist a friend who had gotten their vehicle stuck. The friend received assistance from a passing motorist and had returned to the Fort Bragg area prior to seeing Vadelnieks. Vadelnieks never returned home that night.

Members from the Mendocino County Search and Rescue, along with sheriff deputies, began searching the area for Vadelnieks. At about 1700 hours, Vadelnieks was located without serious injuries. Vadelnieks was transported to the hospital for non life threatening injuries.
Approved By: Captain Kurt Smallcomb