Man Arrested in Kelso for Allegedly Assaulting Father with Pepper Ball Gun
A 38-year-old man, Buddy Wakefield, was arrested in Kelso, Washington, and accused of shooting his 72-year-old father with a pepper ball gun. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, and the victim was treated for injuries and expected to survive. Wakefield…
Portland, OR, August 22, 2026 —
A Kelso, Washington, man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged assault on his father. Buddy Wakefield, 38, was taken into custody on Friday afternoon.
The incident involved the use of a pepper ball gun, which was allegedly fired at Wakefield’s 72-year-old father. The victim sustained injuries from the incident. Authorities have stated that the father is expected to survive his injuries.
Wakefield has been charged with second-degree assault. The charge is specified as being in the context of domestic violence.
Further details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the alleged assault, the exact location of the incident within Kelso, or the precise nature of the victim’s injuries were not immediately available.
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