Man Charged with Attempted Murder and Assault in Shasta County

Chico Redding, CA, October 3, 2026 —

Dustin Mingarelli faces serious legal accusations in Shasta County, having been formally charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The charges stem from incidents that have led to his indictment by county authorities.

Attempted murder is a felony offense, indicating an intent to cause the death of another person, coupled with an action taken to carry out that intent. Assault with a deadly weapon is also a felony, involving the use of a weapon that is inherently dangerous or is used in a manner capable of causing serious bodily injury or death.

The specific details surrounding the alleged events that led to these charges, including the nature of the deadly weapon used or the circumstances of the attempted murder, were not immediately available. Similarly, the timeline of these events and any further proceedings in the legal process have not been publicly disclosed at this time.

As the case progresses, further information regarding the evidence presented and the legal proceedings will likely emerge. The district attorney’s office is expected to prosecute the case. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The outcome of any potential trial or plea negotiations remains to be determined.

Story summarized from the original created by Will Anderson on www.actionnewsnow.com, see more information here.

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