Lafayette man convicted of holding family hostage
Briefly

Kenneth McIsaac, a 34-year-old man from Lafayette, was convicted for holding a family hostage at their apartment and threatening them with what they believed to be a gun, later found to be a replica. The incident occurred on September 24, 2022, when he followed the mother and her children into their home after a swim. For over four hours, he kept the family restrained while making violent threats. The husband ultimately freed himself, enabling the family's escape. McIsaac is set to be sentenced on June 6 and could face a life sentence for his crimes.
Kenneth McIsaac's conviction for holding a family hostage and committing violent crimes emphasizes the legal system's resolve against such severe offenses in Contra Costa County.
The harrowing events from September 2022 reveal the terrifying ordeal the family endured with threats to their lives, underlining the serious nature of McIsaac's actions.
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