# Two Forest Service Workers Kidnapped | Los Angeles News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-07-18T07:16:32+00:00
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Two U.S. Forest Service employees are home safe after a terrifying 17-hour kidnapping in remote Northern California — zip-tied and held in a trailer — sparking a massive cross-state law enforcement response. The suspect, Joseph Charles Hendrickson, allegedly brandished weapons during tense negotiations that lasted through the night. Both victims, whose identities remain private, escaped unharmed. Hendrickson and his adult son, Phoenix, were arrested early Friday and charged with kidnapping federal employees. Authorities are still probing the motive, noting no prior ties to law enforcement. The FBI is urging anyone with information to come forward. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/55d1c66281a6d239

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