Business Owner in Piercy Holds Alleged Burglar at Gunpoint Until Deputies Arrive

Southwick mugshotThis is a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

On 10-24-2016 at about 9:50 PM, Mendocino County Deputies were dispatched to a reported burglary in progress at a business in the 75000 block of north Highway 101 in Piercy, California.

Deputies were advised the owner of the business was on his way to the business and was armed with a firearm.

When Deputies arrived they learned the suspect, Clayton David Southwick, was being detained at gunpoint by the owner. Southwick was subsequently placed in handcuffs and detained.

Deputies learned Southwick had entered the store’s rear door and was taking items when he was confronted by the owner.

Southwick was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in Lieu of $ 15,000.00 bail.

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Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
7 years ago

Friendly looking chap!!!!
1 for the good guys 0 for the tweekers.

silverlining
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silverlining
7 years ago

I think that part of these arrests must include having ones head bashed on the ground as they all seem to have head abrasions.
I have no sympathy for these kind of people.

Liz
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Liz
7 years ago

The owners use Leggett for their address and have a Leggett phone number.

Elvis Costanza
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Elvis Costanza
7 years ago

Somebody’s brother/son/uncle/father…and now a criminal. He’s lucky he wasn’t just shot on the spot.

um hum!
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um hum!
7 years ago

Aww what do ya know, a business owner, that waited for the cops to do their job, instead of indangering themselves or causing bodily injury on another. Someone has their head on their shoulders! Good job owner & good job Mendo deputy!

Bronco
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Bronco
7 years ago

While this sounds righteous, one can’t help but wonder what the owner would have done if the guy just said “FU buddy, I’m outta here so shoot me if you want” and ran off.

That scenario clearly would not have allowed a self-defense or lawful use of deadly force argument had the owner fired.

honey badger
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honey badger
7 years ago
Reply to  Bronco

which is why you shoot them in the ass

Sparklemahn
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Sparklemahn
7 years ago
Reply to  honey badger

The bigger the better!

Gazoo
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Gazoo
7 years ago
Reply to  Bronco

That’s why you (business owner) throw the perp a knife and shoot him in the leg as he catches it, he’s now got a weapon with his prints on it… carry on.

Cill e cill
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Cill e cill
7 years ago
Reply to  Gazoo

That’s kinda what I was gonna say. Wound him.

Growler
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Growler
7 years ago

Kym, can we inquire as to the business name and type for more clarity?

CnD
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CnD
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Anyone can call the Mendo Sherriff’s business line and ask. If enough people call, maybe they’ll issue an updated press release.

Here you go
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Here you go
7 years ago
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Growler
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Growler
7 years ago
Reply to  Here you go

Thanks. Crime breeds crime?

Growler
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Growler
7 years ago
Reply to  Liz

Still not clear as the link does not show address clearly connected to any business in my estimation. Although article says “store’s rear door”, would still like more clarity on business type.

Uncle Dave
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Uncle Dave
7 years ago

If we made crime a dangerous occupation there would be less of it. Can you think of anything more disgusting than having some asshat in your house going through your shit? The Arabs sure have this part right, rob or steal you lose a hand…….oh and it’s the one you eat with. In Ethiopia if you desert from the army, they cut off your leg. It’s a start. There isn’t a lot of crime in these places unless you have an AK.

OK?
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OK?
7 years ago
Reply to  Uncle Dave

Become a fear controlled 3rd world regime? Thats the right idea! OMG Seriously, whats up with all this hateful Trumpitis approach to everything. Ever watch Les Mis? Enlighten yourself, please.

THC
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THC
7 years ago
Reply to  OK?

OK, you’re right instead we should simply put them in time out with three squares a day, with access to, full medical coverage, Games, books, color TV and a phon bank that can be used at any time except for lights out and when they are transporting prisoners.

Icefire
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Icefire
7 years ago

No wonder. A Ginger, they have to steal cause they have no souls….

BonnieBlueSky
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BonnieBlueSky
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Thumbs up!!! Good on you Kym.

G-ma
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G-ma
7 years ago

Yes,YES YES.thats what has to be done these days.nice job business owner.we have to stand up for ourselfs!!!!