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Father, son charged in US Forest Service kidnapping
KTVU • • nation
Key Points:
- Joseph Charles Henrichsen, 49, and his son Phoenix face federal kidnapping charges after allegedly holding two U.S. Forest Service employees hostage near Mt. Shasta for nearly 15 hours.
- The incident began Thursday morning in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest when the employees, performing routine duties, were zip-tied and confined inside a trailer near Gumboot Lake.
- Law enforcement, including FBI agents and the Hostage Rescue Team, negotiated the release of both hostages early Friday morning, with the suspects surrendering shortly after.
- Authorities are investigating Henrichsen's demand to speak with the FBI and the motive behind the kidnapping, but no clear reason has been identified yet.
- Both hostages are reported safe and in good condition, and local officials have no prior history of contact with the Henrichsen family.
