Published July 18, 2026 at 8:19 AM ET · Updated July 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
California father and son accused of kidnapping Forest Service workers
2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.
Two U.S. Forest Service workers were kidnapped and zip-tied at gunpoint for hours by a father and son duo in California. The workers are now safe. The California Attorney General announced the case.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when CBS News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Fox News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
