Father and Son Hostage Standoff in Remote Forest | Oakland News

In a jaw-dropping standoff in remote Northern California, a father and son held two U.S. Forest Service workers hostage for nearly 15 hours in a trailer, zip-tied and at gunpoint — demanding to speak with the FBI. A massive multi-agency rescue operation, complete with snipers, drones, and SWAT, unfolded overnight as negotiators worked tirelessly. The hostages were freed just before 2 AM, safe and sound, while the suspects surrendered shortly after. The father now faces kidnapping charges, with weapons including an AR-15 and knives found on-site — and possibly grenades — as investigators scramble to determine the trailer’s ownership and motive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/67b128b7e0547d5d