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Sword-Wielding Man Shot by Deputy in Rosamond
5 Aug
Summary
- A man armed with a sword confronted a deputy responding to a disturbance.
- The incident occurred at the Desert Oasis Mobile Estates in Rosamond.
- The man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was arrested.
A confrontation involving a sword and a deputy in Rosamond resulted in a deputy-involved shooting on Monday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the Desert Oasis Mobile Estates. Joshua Dribin, 22, reportedly confronted a deputy who was responding to a peace disturbance call.
Dribin was armed with a sword during the confrontation. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received medical treatment at the scene before being transported to a hospital. Kern County Sheriff's Office reported that Dribin was arrested on multiple charges, including obstructing and resisting, exhibiting a deadly weapon to resist arrest, and attempted murder on a peace officer.
No deputies or other civilians were harmed during the incident. Homicide detectives are currently investigating the use of deadly force. The Kern County District Attorney's Office will conduct a criminal review of the investigation.
