Man arrested after barricading himself in home in Oildale
Jan 16, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment after barricading himself in a residence in Oildale Thursday afternoon.
Officials with the Kern County Sheriff's Office say the man arrested was identified as 34-year-old Dalton Thessen.
Deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Francis Street for the report of an unknown situtation regarding people screaming around 1:25 p.m. Thursday.
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Thessen allegedly fled on foot and barricaded himself, according to KCSO. Deputies were able to make entry and arrest Thessen.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110 or the Kern Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.