09/28/2026
MEDIA RELEASE
Man Seriously Injured in Hit and Run Incident; Suspect Arrested
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, at approximately 1:56 PM, Shasta County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Palo Cedro Park on Cedro Lane following multiple reports that an adult male had been intentionally struck by a vehicle at a high rate of speed. The suspect, identified by witnesses as 47-year-old Dustin Alan Mingarelli, fled the area in his vehicle prior to deputies’ arrival.
The victim, who had sustained substantial injuries, was transported to a local hospital for treatment and remains hospitalized.
Deputies put out a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) for Mingarelli to neighboring agencies, and an arrest warrant was secured for his arrest on charges of 664/187 PC, Attempted Murder, and 20001 CVC, Hit and Run.
This morning, Monday, September 28, 2026, Mingarelli was located and arrested with assistance from the Napa County Sheriff’s Office and the Napa Police Department in the City of Napa.
Mingarelli was booked into the Napa County Jail pending extradition to Shasta County. A bail enhancement was requested and No Bail was granted.
This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office.
