Body-camera Footage shows the moments a man ran away after pepper-sprayed a deputy

On September 2, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to Metro Patrol conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations on the 5200 block of Olive Tree Court. The passenger, Christian Dumas, had 2 active felony warrants for his arrest. Deputies attempted to arrest Dumas and Dumas assaulted deputies to resist arrest and then fled. An officer involved shooting occurred during the foot pursuit. The driver was not arrested. On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies located the wanted suspect, Christian Dumas in the 100 block of East Moneta Avenue and he fled on foot to the 400 block of Chester Avenue. Dumas assaulted deputies again during his attempt to flee. He was apprehended with the assistance of a K-9.