REDDING: Probationer back in the “big house” after being apprehended in dog house

REDDING — A man who fled from a patrol officer was eventually apprehended after officials found him hiding inside a small dog house, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17. The man was found to be in possession of heroin and methamphetamine and was arrested for a variety of charges.

After an investigation, officers arrested Brandon Shane Reynolds, 25, of Redding, Redding Police Sergeant Brian Cole explained after the incident and arrest. He was booked at the Shasta County Jail in Redding on suspicion of possession of multiple controlled substances, resisting arrest and violation of the terms of his PRCS probation.

The investigation began about 3:30 p.m., when Redding Police Officer Dave Chapman was conducting proactive enforcement at Library Park. The proactive enforcement is part of an ongoing effort by Redding PD to address and improve quality of life issues within the city.

While patrolling in the park, Chapman spotted and attempted to contact Reynolds, who refused to obey the officer’s commands and fled on foot from the uniformed official.

Reynolds ran westbound across a set of railroad tracks before disappearing between surrounding buildings.

Additional officers responded to the area to assist in searching for Reynolds.

Officers requested assistance from California Highway Patrol’s Air Operations Unit and one of their helicopters was soon circling overhead. Officer Nolan Guiducci and his K-9 partner, “Dozer,” also responded to the scene to assist ground officers in their ongoing search.

K-9 Dozer soon discovered Reynolds hiding inside a small dog house in the back yard of a residence. Dozer enthusiastically helped the resisting suspect find his way out of the dog house he had invaded, directly into the hands – and handcuffs – of waiting officers.

After arresting Reynolds, officials determined he was on Post Release Community Supervision for a previous assault with a deadly weapon conviction and subject to full search terms by law enforcement officers.

During a subsequent search, officers found Reynolds was in possession of heroin and methamphetamine.

After his arrest, officers transported Reynolds to an area hospital for medical treatment of unspecified injuries he received while being taken into custody.

An officer, who was also injured during Reynolds’ apprehension, was treated for minor injuries at an area hospital before the end of his shift. Officials did not specify the nature or extent of the officer’s injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Redding police officials at (530) 225-4200. Callers can refer to incident file number 17-92920 and can remain anonymous.

 

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Trevor Montgomery, who recently moved from Riverside County to Shasta County, runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes for Riverside County based newspapers Valley News, The Valley Chronicle and Anza Valley Outlook as well as Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident.

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center and Lake Elsinore Station, along with other locations.