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KCSO arrests man that caused schools' lockdown

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Kern County Sheriff officials arrested Jonathon Youngblood, who was wanted for a shooting that caused two nearby schools to be lock down on Saturday. 

KCSO officials say they got a call from a person that said Youngblood was spotted at a home after 10 a.m.

Officials say Youngblood was inside a home on the 300 block of Park Drive near Foothill High School.

Officials added that the stand off lasted for over 3 hours and the SWAT team was brought in.

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Youngblood turned himself him in to authorities after 1:00 P.M.

Youngblood was accused for allegedly firing one shot on October 1st during a domestic dispute with the woman.

That dispute force KCSO to lockdown Foothill High School and Voorhies Elementary School this past Thursday.

KCSO official says there were no injuries when Youngblood turn himself in.

Youngblood has no relations to KCSO Sheriff Donny Youngblood.

Youngblood is expected to appear on court to face his charges later this week. 

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