OROVILLE, CA (MPG) - On Friday afternoon, August 14^th, at approximately 3:00 PM, Jedidiah Guerra, 33 years old of Oroville, drove a 1997 Chevrolet full size truck into the public lobby of the Oroville Police Department. The collision caused extensive damage to the lobby, the public restroom, as well as damaging the plumbing to the building. Guerra attempted to flee on foot and assaulted two officers who attempted to contact Guerra. Guerra was ultimately detained and placed under arrest, in front of the Police Department, without further incident.

Fortunately, there wasn’t anyone inside the lobby or the public restroom at the time of the incident. The cost to repair the damage is unknown at this time. The public lobby and restroom of the Oroville Police Department and the Oroville Fire Department are closed until for repairs.

Based on the investigation it appears Guerra drove into the Oroville Police Department intentionally; however, the reason is still under investigation. Guerra was booked in the Butte County Jail for Driving Under the Influence, Felony Vandalism, and two counts of Battery on a Police Officer. Guerra’s bail was set at $140,000.

If you have information or questions regarding this incident you are asked to contact the Oroville Police Department at 530-538-2448.