A wanted kidnapping suspect was arrested Friday night after deputies found him and three other individuals drinking in public.

At around 9:30 p.m. Friday, deputies patrolling the 18700 block of Flying Tiger Drive in Canyon Country observed several men, loitering and drinking alcohol alongside a vehicle, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

“While speaking with the males, deputies identified one of the males to be an outstanding kidnapping suspect,” Arriaga said.

When deputies attempted to detain the suspect, he allegedly fled, leading to a brief foot pursuit, according to Arriaga.

“As deputies reached to detain the male, a brief struggle ensued,” Arriaga said. “A short period later, deputies were able to detain the male without further incident.”

No additional information about the kidnapping incident was made available.

Jose Martinez, 27, from Canyon Country, was arrested on a warrant for kidnapping, as well as resisting an officer, Arriaga added.

Martinez was booked into the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and remains in custody as of Tuesday morning.

Three other men were cited and released on scene for drinking in public.

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