Man arrested for brandishing machete near Kid Town playground

Thursday evening, officers from the Crescent City Police Department responded to the area of Kids Town Park in Crescent City for a report of a male subject brandishing a machete towards people. Upon arrival in the area CCPD Officers located 33 year-old Jamel Lowery in the park holding a machete.

 

Police claim Lowery then fled from the officers briefly before they were able to set a quick perimeter and block him from going back into the play area. Lowery refused to listen to verbal commands and de-escalation tactics that several officers attempted.

 

Lowery was then taken down to the ground and continued to fight with officers as he was being arrested. Lowery was kicking, punching, and spitting on officers during the encounter, which led to K9 Lt. Kai being

deployed for the safety of the officers involved.

 

Lowery continued to fight with officers after being bit by Lt. Kai. Officers were able to handcuff Lowery and then placed him in a patrol vehicle. Lowery then threatened an officer prior to spitting on him and Lt. Kai.

 

One officer received a laceration to their leg and another officer had a small injury to their shoulder that occurred during the incident. Both officers were able to return to full duty immediately.

 

Lowery was then lodged in the Del Norte County Jail for violations of 148 PC- Obstructing/Resisting, 69 PC - Resisting by threat or violence, 243 (b) PC - Battery on a Peace Officer, and 600 (b) PC - Interfering with a Police K9.