While You Were Sleeping... 

January 29, 2024 - Mariposa County Sheriff's Office officials report that at around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday night, Quentin Gelhaus, age 31 of Catheys Valley, and two of his friends had been drinking inside Miners Inn. After a verbal argument with workers in the bar, Gelhaus was asked to leave. He and his two friends exited the bar, less than a minute later Gelhaus took out a gun and shot several times through the door of the bar. Several shots penetrated the door and entered into the bar that was occupied by several customers. The female friend attempted to stop Gelhaus.

Gelhaus and his friends then left the bar in their vehicle, once turning onto Hwy 49S Gelhaus wrecked his vehicle into an embankment. He and his two passengers were injured in the accident. The gun was located inside the vehicle.

Gelhaus was arrested and charged with the following:

664/187- Attempted Murder

236- False Imprisonment

245- Assault with a Firearm on a Person

246- Shooting at Inhabited Dwellings/Vehicles

537- Defrauding Inn Keeper

29800- Felon in Possession of a Firearm

273.5- Corporal Injury (Domestic Violence)

His bail is currently set at $500,000

“This had the potential of being a very bad situation. I am thankful no one was seriously injured or killed. I am thankful for the Sheriff’s Office quick response to the scene, keeping our communities safe 24/7.” Sheriff Jeremy Briese

Source & photos: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office