A local man, Kaden M. Henson, who was charged with attempted murder by the Yuba County District Attorney’s office earlier this year, was re-arrested on August 6 for an alleged DUI, possession of a controlled substance, and destroying or concealing evidence. This recent arrest occurred several weeks after Henson posted a $1 million bond and was released from Yuba County Jail, according to court records.
The initial attempted murder charge against Henson, 20, details an alleged incident where he shot at a woman who had followed him in her vehicle to a home located blocks from Marysville High School. The victim sustained minor injuries, as reported by the Marysville Police Department. Court documents and the arrest warrant reveal that the woman reportedly attempted to confront Henson after he allegedly stole her wallet earlier that same evening.
Responding to reports of shots fired, Marysville police officers were dispatched to the area of 22nd Street and Buchanan Street. During their investigation, police located "several shell casings" at the scene. A witness present at the time reportedly told Marysville officers that Henson had then left the area at high speeds in a gray Dodge Charger. The search for Henson concluded later that evening when officers from the Gridley Police Department successfully captured him. Henson was located near Sage and Haskell streets in Gridley at approximately 9:25 p.m. An officer from the Gridley department confirmed that Henson was not in a vehicle at the time of his apprehension, describing the situation as "more like a field stop."
Henson's release on a $1 million bond for the serious charge of attempted murder, followed by his subsequent re-arrest on additional allegations, brings the role and effectiveness of the bail system into focus. Yuba County District Attorney Clint Curry commented on the broader purpose of bail, explaining that while it is often perceived as a tool for public safety, its primary function is to ensure that defendants return to court for their scheduled appearances. Curry noted that bail companies typically only forfeit their bond when a client fails to appear in court, rather than for new alleged offenses committed while out on bail.
The re-arrest adds new complexities to Henson's legal proceedings. He is currently scheduled to appear in court on September 30 for a pre-trial hearing related to his alleged attempted murder charge. The new charges of alleged DUI, possession of a controlled substance, and destroying or concealing evidence will initiate separate legal processes, with further court dates expected to be set for these allegations. This sequence of events underscores the ongoing legal challenges facing Henson in Yuba County.