Kidnapped US Forest Service employees released after more than 12 hours, say authorities
Summary
Two US Forest Service employees were kidnapped near Gumboot Lake in northern California and held for more than 12 hours. Police arrested two men, Joseph Charles Henrichsen and his son, who were charged with kidnapping federal employees, and the hostages were safely released early Friday morning.Key Facts
- The kidnapping happened in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest area before 11 a.m. Thursday.
- The victims were held at gunpoint and restrained with zip ties inside a trailer.
- Joseph Charles Henrichsen, 49, was armed with an AR-15 rifle and knives during the incident.
- Police and the FBI launched a large response and started negotiations around 4 p.m. Thursday.
- The hostages were freed after 2 a.m. Friday, and both Henrichsen and his son Phoenix surrendered peacefully.
- Both men face federal kidnapping charges.
- The two employees were doing routine work when they were abducted in this remote area.
- Authorities have not shared details about Henrichsen’s motives or the negotiation process.
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