BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department said a man was arrested Friday on suspicion of attempted sexual assault during a burglary and attempted murder in Southwest Bakersfield.
BPD said officers received reports of an intruder being restrained at a home in the 3200 block of Park Bend Court.
Police say an investigation found that a man broke into a home armed with a hatchet and entered a bathroom where a woman was showering.
BPD said there was a struggle between the woman and the suspect and a man of the victim arrived home and was able to detain the suspect and call police.
BPD said the woman suffered a on-life-threatening injury.
Kyler Kuehl, 59, of Bakersfield was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape during a burglary offense, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and first degree burglary.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation should call BPD at 661-327-7111.
