COURT DOCS: Oildale standoff suspect escaped perimeter, arrested nearby

Back in May, it’s alleged that Keith Julifs held KCSO and BPD deputies and officers in an over 12 hour standoff before escaping and being arrested just east of where the shooting happened. 23ABC obtained documents that show KCSO deputies were attempting to arrest Julifs on a separate warrant prior to the standoff

According to the offense report, in February, Julifs allegedly led KCSO Deputies on a pursuit while he was driving a stolen vehicle. During the pursuit deputies felt it was necessary to suspend the chase to preserve public safety. The stolen car that Julifs allegedly used during the pursuit was dumped in residential neighborhood and he was able to escape on foot.

The night of the stand off, KCSO deputies attempted to serve a warrant at the home where it was believed that Julifs was staying at that point in time. According to the report, the deputies on scene were able to escort several people from the house, while Julifs barricaded himself in a bedroom…

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