California homeowner confronts intruder with shovel after man allegedly breaks in asking for daughter

A man in California was caught on Ring camera trying to break into someone’s home demanding to know where their daughter was, only to be confronted by the homeowner, according to police.

Jason Nichols, 30, faces charges of burglary, vandalism, and making criminal threats after police said he tried to break into the Fairfield residence and identified himself as a fictional wizard. While Nichols appeared calm when he approached the home, things took a turn after he refused to leave.

At the time, the homeowner’s pregnant wife and 5-year-old child hid in the garage.

“I just want to make sure everything is OK. There seems to be something going on,” Nichols said, according to KTVU.

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“What do you mean?” the homeowner responded, while asking the homeowner to leave.

Nichols seemingly appeared to become agitated after talking with the homeowner on the Ring camera, shouting, “Where’s your daughter? Who’s in there with you? Open this f—— door or I’m breaking it down.”

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“I’m giving you a chance — get the f— out of my house,” the homeowner said.

“My name is Harry Dresden, mother f— !” Nichols said. “This is my neighborhood.”

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Dresden is a fictional wizard from a TV series.

After the suspect was taken into custody, Fairfield police said a witness came forward regarding a separate incident involving Nichols and her child, but didn’t provide more details. Nichols was arrested on charges of annoying or molesting a child under 18 regarding that incident.

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At one point, Nichols removed a hanging decoration from the entryway and continued shouting, threatening to “f—— kill” the homeowner if he didn’t open the door.

Nichols got into the house by breaking a gate and entering through a sliding glass door, according to police. The homeowner returned as Nichols gained entry into the house and confronted Nichols with a shovel. Fairfield police said the homeowner and Nichols sustained head injuries.

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Police arrested Nichols and took him to a local hospital for treatment, and he was later booked at the Solano County Jail.

According to NBC Bay Area, Nichols lives behind the victim’s home. His bond was set at $250,000.