A 27-year-old Milford man wanted on multiple felony charges was apprehended by Lassen County Sheriff’s Deputies on Saturday morning following a brief foot pursuit.
Kyle Dylan Keck, who was the subject of an arrest warrant for offenses including burglary, assault with a deadly weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm, was taken into custody without further incident.
The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving numerous tips from concerned citizens in southern Lassen County on Saturday, April 19th, at approximately 10:45a.m., regarding Keck’s location.
Authorities learned that Keck had been seen leaving a residence in Milford as a passenger in a white Volkswagen Jetta.
A Sheriff’s Detective subsequently spotted the vehicle and, according to the Sheriff’s Office, the Jetta abruptly pulled over, and Keck fled on foot. Deputies quickly established a perimeter in the area and successfully located Keck hiding in nearby bushes.
Upon his arrest, Keck was additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine and resisting arrest. He was subsequently transported to the Lassen County Jail.
The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office expressed their gratitude to the concerned citizens of southern Lassen County for their valuable information, which ultimately led to Keck’s apprehension.
The Sheriff’s Office also thanked the Lassen County Crime Stoppers for providing all of the tips regarding Keck to their agency.
