Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
Press Release
(Title of Crime/Incident) 243(d) PC, 422 PC
Report Number:
08-3788    
Coroner Number:
   
Crime/Incident:
243(d) PC, 422 PC
Location:
30980 Sherwood Road, Fort Bragg
When: Date: 12-31-08 Time: 2210 hours
Victim Info :        
  Name Age Street Address City, State
Victim #1: Kennith Rosenthal 18 Sherwood Road Fort Bragg, CA
Suspect Info:        
  Name Age Street Address City, State
Suspect #1: Ernest Funderburk 50 Sherwood Road Fort Bragg, CA
         
Written by: Sergeant Joseph Comer
Synopsis: On 12-31-08 at approximately 2230 hours, Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to 30980 Sherwood Road regarding a physical altercation in progress. Upon arrival deputies learned that the 18-year old victim, Kennith Rosenthal, was assaulted by his stepfather, Ernest Funderburk. Rosenthal had lost consciousness during the assault from being choked and was also threatened with murder by Funderburk. Funderburk was arrested and transported to the Mendocino County Jail where he was booked for 243(d) PC and 422 PC. Funderburk's bail was set at $30,000.00.
Approved By: Lieutenant Rusty Noe