Arrest Made in New Year’s Eve Drive-By Shooting in Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg teen arrested with 9 mm ghost gun, loaded magazine, pills
Fort Bragg police have arrested a 16-year-old from Fort Bragg in connection with a New Year’s Eve drive-by shooting that targeted a residence on West Spruce Street, authorities said in a press release on Saturday.
Officers responded at about 2:17 a.m. Dec. 31, 2025, to the 200 block of West Spruce Street after an unknown person fired multiple rounds into a home. No injuries were reported.
Investigators interviewed victims and witnesses, canvassed the neighborhood, collected physical evidence and reviewed surveillance video. They determined the shooter fled the scene in a gray SUV and identified the suspected shooter as a juvenile from Fort Bragg.
As the investigation progressed, officers served multiple warrants and worked with the Mendocino County Major Crimes Task Force to conduct surveillance at locations around the Fort Bragg area.
On Jan. 28, at about 3 p.m., officers received information that the suspect was at a location in the 23000 block of state Route 1. Fort Bragg police and the Major Crimes Task Force responded and began surveillance.
At about 5:10 p.m., officers observed the juvenile attempting to flee on foot and arrested the suspect without incident, police said.
During the arrest, officers recovered a loaded 9mm “ghost gun” and a second loaded magazine from the juvenile, along with additional ammunition and suspected controlled substances, according to police.
The juvenile was booked into Mendocino County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a ghost gun, being a minor in possession of a handgun, felony juvenile warrant violations, and possession of a controlled substance.
A second suspect, identified as 40-year-old Marvin Aldanacisnero, was also arrested and booked into the Mendocino County Jail on suspicion of being an accessory after the fact, police said.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities said they are continuing to identify additional suspects and evidence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Beak of the Fort Bragg Police Department at (707) 961-2800, ext. 224.