Epic Family Feud Includes Stolen Gun, Weed, and a Quick Getaway
Landyn Coveyou’s attempt to settle a family matter went wildly off-script on August 22nd, leading to a dramatic police chase and a laundry list of charges. When Marion County deputies responded to a domestic shooting, they found Coveyou speeding off in a gray Honda sedan, carrying a stolen Stoger 9mm handgun.
The family drama started when Coveyou, 23, confronted his grandfather, Thomas Petelle, about the whereabouts of a firearm. After some heated words, Coveyou decided a hands-on approach was best, shoving Petelle while demanding to know where the gun was. Threats escalated to a promise to “kick your ass” if the gun’s location wasn’t revealed. That’s when the victim and his wife, Rhonda Petelle, took refuge outside, only to hear a gunshot from inside the house.
Coveyou, undeterred, fled the scene. But his escape plan hit a roadblock when deputies conducted a traffic stop. Inside his car? A stolen 9mm gun casually lying on the floorboard, a black backpack filled with weed labeled “Who’s Got the Urb Cannabis,” and a rolling tray. The total haul? Nine grams of marijuana and a future starring role in court.
When asked about the stolen gun, Coveyou’s defense was one for the books: he didn’t steal, buy, or receive it—it just somehow “spawned” into his life.
Coveyou now faces charges of battery on a victim 65 or older, simple assault, unlawful concealed carry of a firearm, grand theft of a firearm, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. So much for a peaceful family visit!
