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Lost Hills, CA – Sunday May 31, 2009 at approximately 2:44 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a grassfire off Bitterwater Valley Road 4 miles south of Hwy 46. Approximately 70 firefighters responded to the incident from Kern County Fire Department and Bureau of Land Management.
Upon arrival, crews faced approximately 20 acres burning at a moderate
rate of spread. One home and two structures were threatened by the...
Four Bakersfield men arrested for hate crimes after an assault at the Kern River.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009
Time: 2:35:53 PM
Department Contact: Watch Commander
Details: On 5-30-09, at approximately 1604 hours, deputies were dispatched to the Kern River area east of Rio Mesa Drive regarding an assault with a...
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 31, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 31, 2009
On 5/31/09, at about 0153 hours, Bakersfield Police Department Officers were conducting downtown order maintenance, in the area of 19th and Eye Streets, when they noted a disturbance in the 1500 block of 19th Street; which sent a crowd running in their direction. The officers...
KBAK is reporting that there is a wave of identity thefts in the Tehachapi area, saying there have beenabout 200 cases.
Police in the area are trying to figure out where the thieves got their information and suspect there may be some local involvement.
From KBAK's story:
Sgt. Watts said ID theft is a growing crime, and they see a lot of it. But, this recent rash is unusual.
"This cluster is unique because it's hitting this area very strongly. That's the down side to it. The up...
Bakersfield police acting on a tip found 152 immature marijuana plants in a bedroom that had been converted to a grow plants near Bakersfield College.
Police also found 31 mature marijuana plants in the backyard of the home in the 3200 block of Blade Avenue.
Police seized $3,800 in case from the home. No one was at home when police served a search warrant at 3:45 p.m. Thursday.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 327-7111.
Not sure what crimes these folks were arrested for? Check out our list below or click on the link below.
DANTE DANIELS M HOLLYWOOD CA 90078 B 28/05/2009 PC 243(A) PC 243(A) KCS ARTIST
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Suspect found in home during night
On 5/28/09, at 2:42 a.m. Bakersfield Police responded to the 7400 block of Bald
Eagle Street for a report of a subject found in a bedroom of the residence.
The victim reported that while she and her husband were lying in bed they
observed a subject on the floor of their bedroom. The husband called out to...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Suspect Enters Occupied Home
On 5/28/09, at approximately 10:20 a.m. Bakersfield Police responded to the
13000 block of Induran Drive for a report of a suspect inside a residence armed
with a knife.
The victim, an adult female, said while she was in her child’s bedroom she was
confronted by a suspect armed with a box cutter type knife. The...
The Associated Press is reporting that Tom Sizemore has been arrested in LA on a warrant realted to his case here in Bakersfield. From the AP story:
Sizemore was arrested for an outstanding warrant issued in Bakersfield on a drug case from 2007.
Court records in Bakersfield show that Sizemore's probation was revoked by a judge in April.
Don't remember Tom getting busted in Bako? Here's our first story. And here's a story about him getting in trouble earlier this year. And if you...
Not sure what crimes these folks were arrested for? Check out our list below or click on the link below.
CHADWORTH NELSON M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 27/05/2009 PC 853.7 HS 11550(A) KCS LABORER
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EDITORS NOTE: THE RELEASE OF THE BOY'S NAME IS INCLUDED BELOW.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Accidental Shooting
On 5/27/09, at approximately 4:14 p.m., Bakersfield Police received a report of a
shooting at 4200 Parkwood Court, Apt. 3.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a two year old male, inside the
apartment suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. He was...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
Piute, CA – Tuesday May 27, 2009 at approximately 3:10 P.M., a call was
received by the Kern County Fire Department for a wildfire started from
numerous lightning strikes in the Red mountain area off Caliente-Bodfish
Road. Approximately 100 firefighters responded to the incident from
Kern County Fire, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Forest Service
working under a Unified Command.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with several...
Bakersfield Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2009
On Wednesday May 27, 2009 the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail conducted a “Click It or Ticket It” enforcement event, where additional officers were fielded to specifically target motorists in violation of seatbelt and child safety laws along the Ming Ave. corridor between the hours of 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
As a result of this enforcement event, 45 motorists received...
Evacuation of Kern County Building Complex, Ridgecrest.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Time: 12:57:54 PM
Department Contact: Tyson Davis
Details:
On 5-27-09 at approximately 8:00 a.m. several Kern County employees assigned to the Kern County building complex in Ridgecrest (Sheriff, District Attorney, General Services, Supervisor...
Not sure what crimes these folks were arrested for? Check out our list below or click on the link below.
ADAM VARGAS M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 26/05/2009 VC 12500A KCS LABOR
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SEE THE ATTACHED PDF FROM&nbs p;THE CHP FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE WRECK
NORTHWEST BAKERSFIELD, CA – On Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at approximately
9:39 P.M., Kern County Fire Department responded to a multiple vehicle
accident west of Allen Rd. on Rosedale Hwy. Seven Kern County
Firefighters responded to the incident, assisted by Bakersfield Fire
Dept.
Upon arrival, the crews were faced with an accident involving four
vehicles and one big rig. Crews assessed...
Delano man arrested for Kidnapping, Spousal Abuse, and Criminal Threats. Bail set at $500,000.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Time: 8:53:33 PM
Department Contact: Public Information Officer
Phone: (661) 303-4592
Details:
On 5-23-09, 18 an eighteen year old Hispanic female from Delano reported to Sheriff’s Deputies that ex- boyfriend, 24...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
DUI Saturation Patrol
On Monday, 5/25/09, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., the
Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail conducted a DUI
Saturation Patrol in the greater Bakersfield area.
48 traffic enforcement stops resulted in a total of 12 drivers being asked to
perform field sobriety tests; 5 of these persons were found to be driving...
PRESS RELEASE
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF KERN
May 26, 2009
TERRY McNALLY, CEO
COURT COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT ANNOUNCED
(DRAFT)
The Superior Court of California, County of Kern announced today the unanimous selection and appointment of Kenneth G. Pritchard as Court Commissioner. Mr. Pritchard will be primarily assigned to the Eastern Division of the Superior Court according to Judge Michael B. Lewis, Presiding Judge, but can serve at any of the eleven court...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Brundage Lane Homicide Update
On 5/26/09, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Lupe Ramos, who was being sought in
connection with the 5/25/09 homicide at 1729 1⁄2 Brundage Lane, surrendered to
detectives at the Bakersfield Police Department.
Ramos has been arrested on two counts of murder. Upon completion of
interviews with detectives, he will be...
On 5-26-2009, at about 0345 hours the Delano Police Department SWAT Team, successfully negotiated with two subjects who had barricaded themselves in a residence within the city. The call started, when officers tried to make contact with a subject identified as Peter Garnica of Delano. Garnica who was known to officers had an outstanding felony warrant. When officers tried to contact him he fled on foot and ran into a nearby residence. Once the residents were evacuated from the home, SWAT...
Ed Note: See attached PDF for details from the CHP
Traffic Accident
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: ...
Ed. Note: Name details below
Bodfish Homicide
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Time: 12:45:53 AM
Department Contact: Walter Reed
Details:
On 5/25/09 Deputies were dispatched to a victim of a stabbing at 272 Bodfish Canyon Rd. in Bodfish. Prior to arriving they were told that one victim was at the Kern County Fire Station #72. Deputies arrived at...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
RIDGECREST, CA – Monday, May 25th, 2009 at 1:38 P.M., a call was
received by the Kern County Fire Department for an unknown type fire in
the 400 block of North Warner Street in Ridgecrest. Approximately 12
Kern County Firefighters, assisted by 5 firefighters from China Lake
Naval Air Station, responded to the incident.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a detached garage, approximately 400
square feet, 25 percent fire...
Not sure what crimes these folks were arrested for? Check out our list below or click on the link below.
REX MARCHMAN M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 W 22/05/2009 PC 496.1 VC 10851(A )VC 2800.2 KCS LABORER ...
Keene, CA – On Monday, May 25th, 2009 at approximately 3:21 P.M., a call
was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a grass fire in the
backyard off Tehachapi Woodford Rd in the El Rita area. Approximately 56
Kern County Firefighters responded to the blaze assisted by Forest
service Helicopter and crew. Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with an
area of approximately 2 acres of grass and heavy brush burning upslope
with developing winds threatening approximately 12...
From release shortly before 9 p.m.; there has been much scanner traffic about stabbings involving at least 4 people that seem to be related to this announcement (however that isn't confirmed at this time):
KCSO Homicide Detectives are enroute to the 200 block of Bodfish Canyon Road, Bodfish.
Details: INCIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
[NOTE: THE RELEASE SAYS HAROLD WAY IN BAKERSFIELD; IT SHOULD READ HAROLD STREET, WHICH IS IN LAMONT]
Homicide Victim Identified
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to...
Name releases on double homicide on Brundage Lane
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: ...
Click on the blue box for the 1-page CHP release of the fatal accident in Caliente this morning.
Three Caliente residents involved, one fatality (not yet identified)
Click on the blue box to read CHP report on fatal crash in Earlimart, north of Delano in Tulare County.
26-year-old drunk driver ran into a house and was thrown into a tree. He was not wearing his seatbelt.
The CHP reports heavy holiday traffic on southbound Interstate 5 near the base of the Grapevine
Hang tight drivers!
UPDATE 3:40 P.M: CHP indicates it has now opened eastbound 166 at 101...
CHP and Caltrans reports show a head-on fatal collision on Highway 166 this afternoon has prompted closure of 166 east at the 101.
As of 3 p.m the closure appears to remain in effect, Caltrans reports indicate.
Bakersfield travelers often use 166 to get to and from the coast. The two-lane highway connects the 101 and 99 south of Bakersfield.
The crash...
Update two: Read our story on this tragic incident here.
UPDATE: SLO sheriff ID'd victim as Christopher Meadows, 24, of San Luis Obispo.
A 24-year-old member of Search and Rescue volunteer was killed at Oceano Dunes in San Luis Obispo County while on a rescue. Here's the San Luis Obispo Tribune story.
Click on the blue box for the 1-page CHP release.
Lots of Bakersfield folks head to the dunes on the weekend...were any of you there yesterday?...
[Click blue box for single-page PDF of police release]
Update: Two pics from my iPhone show midday activity at the scene. Investigators were inside what appeared to be a residence behind Simon's Barber Shop at 1729 Brundage. A hanging wooden sign listed 1729 1/2 as the address, though the police release indicates only 1729.
One lane of eastbound Brundage is closed by the investigation, just west of H Street.
No updates on suspects, etc as of 1 pm
...
Click the blue box for a 2-page PDF release from the Bakersfield Police Department on Sunday's fatal four-car crash.
Here is text version:
NEWS RELEASE:
Hit & Run Fatal Accident
On 05-24-09 at 1334 hours Bakersfield Police received a call of a hit and run traffic accident at the intersection of South Robinson and Virginia Avenue involving a white SUV. The Department then received numerous calls regarding a second accident at South King and...
Metler, CA – Monday May 25, 2009 at approximately 8:45 A.M., a call was
received by the Kern County Fire Department for a vegetation fire along
the base of the Grapevine at the I-5 split. Approximately 10 Kern County
Firefighters responded to this incident. Upon arrival, the fire was slow
moving in dry grass, approximately 1/8 of an acre in size. The fire was
quickly extinguished with no property damage or injuries reported. The
cause is undetermined at this time....
Burglary suspect caught
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 25, 2009
Time: 7:10:42 AM
Department Contact: Lt. JR Rodriguez
Details: On 05/25/2009 at around 0220 hours, deputies were dispatched to a burglary alarm activation at 3600 Bowman Court. Deputies arrived and found several suspects running from the business...
Carjacking in East Bakersfield
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 25, 2009
Time: 7:02:11 AM
Department Contact: Lt. JR Rodriguez
Details: At around midnight on 05/25/2009, deputies went to 2118 Elmyra Street for suspicious circumstances. Sharrie Mcelhanon reported she was attacked by several unkown females at the...
Victim of and assault with a knife
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 25, 2009
Time: 6:53:17 AM
Department Contact: Lt. JR Rodriguez
Details: On 05/24/2009 at around 2100 hours, deputies went to KMC for a reported victim of a stabbing. Juan Barron, a 45-year-old Hispanic male, was being treated for a laceration to his...
(Also: Be sure to check out Curt Dalton's photo on earlier post!)
Search and Rescue retrieve subject stranded on a rock in the Kern River
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 25, 2009
Time: 8:56:31 AM
Department Contact: Sgt. Gary Rhoades
Details:At about 1730 hours on 5-24-09, a subject reported that his friend was...
From the four-car crash this afternoon:
Name release of traffic fatality
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do....
Raw Report: DUI checkpoint
Memorial Day Weekend AVOID campaign – update 1
Saturday Night Checkpoint Nets 10 DUI Arrests
The Memorial Day Weekend DUI crackdown on drinking drivers has resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from the Sobriety Checkpoint, Special Saturation Patrols and routine patrol in the Kern “AVOID” DUI Campaign overnight.
During last night’s DUI Sobriety Checkpoint conducted on California Avenue in metropolitan...
DELANO, CA - On Sunday, May 24th 2009 at approximately 2:25 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire in the 1400 block of 7th Avenue in Delano. Approximately 12 Kern County Firefighters responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with a developing fire which involved a patio awning. The fire which was quickly spreading to the structure was extinguished within minutes of the fire attack. As the first arriving fire crew...
S&R Callout
5:44 pm
Details: KCSO units enroute to the area of Hwy 178/Kern River Canyon Road on a report of subject stranded on a rock in the middle of the River. S&R has been advised and are enroute. No Further Info at this time.
Drowning at River Walk Park. Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield - correction
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
...
Attached: California Highway Patrol report (click blue box for one-page PDF)
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
Sun, 24 May 2009 16:41:00 -0500
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
No. 358-09
May 24, 2009
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DoD Identifies Army Casualties
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 24, 2009
On 4/24/2009, at about 0348 hours, Bakersfield Police Officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Wible Rd. regarding the report of shots fired. Upon arrival the officers located a male victim, laying in the center lane of Wible Rd., suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest. This victim has been identified as:
Larry Darnell...
The Shafter Police Department responded to a reported stabbing at Grady's Lounge, at 355 State Ave. in Shafter, around 12:21 a.m. Sunday.
Investigation revealed Sandra Aparicio, 39, a Shafter resident, had been stabbed by Jose Rosario Aguilar Lopez, age 54, a Bakersfield resident.
Aparicio later succumbed to her wounds at Kern Medical Center.
Lopez fled the scene on foot, but was apprehended near the scene. The suspect was booked into the Kern County Jail for murder....
Several reports combined here in chronological order:
Date: 24 May 2009 05:42:00 -0700
Subject: Sheriff News Release
VICTIM OF SHOOTING IN LAMONT
Details: KCSO UNITS WERE ADVISED OF A VICTIM OF A SHOOTING AT 7725 MIDDLETON LANE IN LAMONT AT 15 MINUTES AFTER MIDNIGHT THIS DATE. UNITS RESPONDED AND LOCATED THE VICTIM AND THE SUSPECT. SUSPECT SURRENDERED TO THE UNITS AND WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO KMC AND...
NASA News
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Dryden Flight Research Center
P.O. Box 273
Edwards, California 93523
May 24, 2009
RELEASE 09-30
NASA'S SPACE SHUTTLE RETURNS TO EARTH AFTER HUBBLE MISSION
EDWARDS,Calif. -- Space shuttle Atlantis and its crew landed at 8:39 a.m. PDT Sunday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing the final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis' astronauts conducted...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
May 23, 2009
Organized Retail Shoplift Burglary Arrests.
On 05/23/09 at approx 1145 hours an alert customer at the Valley Plaza observed what they believed was organized shoplifting. The witness observed four male adults in their 20s, entering stores with what appeared to be empty shopping bags and then exiting the stores soon after.
The witness followed the suspects to a white Dodge Caravan which was parked near the main entrance and...
A DUI checkpoint is now active on California Avenue near Campus Way, just west of Bakersfield High School. It could be there as late as 1 a.m. Sunday.
In case you're wondering, this release was OK'd by law enforcement. Drive safely!
Drowning from Park at the Riverwalk on Stockdale Highway
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Ricardo...
Grand Theft Auto Arrest
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2009
Time: 2:15:40 PM
This morning, at 11:30 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Rexland Drive regarding a vehicle that was being stolen.
When the deputy arrived, the victim of the stolen vehicle said he had left his keys in the ignition of his parked vehicle. He further...
The BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
Four motorists were arrested on charges of drunken driving at a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint Friday evening, Bakersfield Police said in a release.
On the first day of a four-day saturation effort planned over the long holiday weekend, police screened 2,583 vehicles in the 8600 block of Ming Avenue from 5 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday.
Of the thousands of motorists who passed through the checkpoint, nine were asked to perform field sobriety tests,...
Traffic Fatality
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Jose Hernandez...
Update / Name Release of Suspicious Death
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Christopher Lee...
We're hearing reports that there may have been another drowning at The Park at Riverwalk.
KGET has something short up.
So far there have been two drownings at the park, both in 2006.
KERO is reporting that the family of a woman who apparently laid down in the road and was then run over say she was not trying to commit suicide.
The accident took place earlier this week and the driver who apparently ran the woman over drove off without stopping, police say.
From KERO's interview with the family:
They said Corina Ortega, 26, suffered from schizophrenia and was probably not aware of what she was doing.
The Bakersfield Police Department said, the truck that ran over...
Suspicious death in South Lake Isabella.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2009
Time: 1:18:17 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On May 22, 2009, at about 7:30 A.M., Deputies and medical aid responded to 4125 Fiddleneck in South Lake Isabella regarding a found body. A family member reported that they found 20 year old, Benjamin Gaylord, not...
Visiting to continue at KCSO jails.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2009
Time: 10:42:28 AM
Department Contact: Ian Silva
Phone: 391-7309
Details:
In consultation with the Kern County Department of Public Health Services, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will continue to allow inmate visiting at the Lerdo Minimum Facility May 23rd and 24th. ...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, May 22, 2009
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols
On Friday, 5/22/09, the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail will
be conducting DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint in the greater Bakersfield area.
On Saturday, 05/23/09, the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement
Detail in conjunction with our AVOID...
A close friend of Angel Mendoza, who is accused of biting out his young son's eyes, said Mendoza went off his medication and was hearing voices before the "horrific" incident.
Artie Gray, who like Mendoza is in a wheelchair because he was a victim of a violent crime, said the 34-year-old Mendoza not only swore off illegal drugs in the last couple years, but stopped taking his prescription for marijuana and other medications.
Gray, 39, made his comments after Mendoza's...
Civilian Sheriff’s Office employee arrested for Grand Theft.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2009
Time: 8:25:34 AM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On May 21, 2009 Charlotte HOLTZ was arrested on an outstanding felony arrest warrant charging her with PC 487(a) Grand Theft and PC 72 Presenting a False Claim. Bail was set at $10,000 dollars....
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
METTLER - CA, Friday May 22nd 2009 at approximately 6:53 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department, for vehicle accident involving a semi truck and a pickup truck at the junction of Sandrini Rd and Adobe Rd. 14 Kern County Firefighters responded to the incident assisted by Kern County Environmental Health Department and CHP.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a semi truck which had rolled over on top of the pickup and came to...
Vehicle Pursuit
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2009
Time: 1:29:51 AM
Department Contact: Lt. Bart Camps
Details: On 5/21/09 at approximately 11:12 P.M., deputies were dispatched to the 6600 Blk. of Cedarcrest Av. in Bakersfield for the report of a vehicle which had just been stolen.
The victim's vehicle was equipped with On Star and the company was able to...
Not sure what crimes these folks were arrested for? Check out our list below or click on the link below
DANIEL MESA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 21/05/2009 PC 488 KCS FLOOR LAYER ...
Suspicious Death
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2009
Time: 1:26:04 AM
Department Contact: Lt. Bart Camps
Details: On 5/21/09, at approximately 7:50 P.M., Deputies were dispatched to the 3100 Blk. of Niles St on the report of a possible dead body. Employees of a nearby business reported finding the body after smelling a foul odor in the area.
Deputies...
Location:
100 Fargo Street,
Bakersfield, CA
Multi-Agency search warrants net 6 pounds Meth, and three firearms. Five arrested. This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Time: 5:44:35 PM Department Contact: Michael Bonsness Details: On 5-21-2009, at approximately 1300 hours, Agents of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's...
Department of Justice
Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Docket #: 1:09-CR-190 OWW
MAN CHARGED WITH PRODUCING FRAUDULENT U.S. IMMIGRATION AND IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS IN BAKERSFIELD
FRESNO, Calif.—Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced today that a federal grand jury returned a multiple-count indictment charging RAMIRO BRISENO-LOPEZ, aka Johnny, 38, of...
Location:
542 Charlana,
Bakersfield, CA
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Time: 3:48:24 PM Department Contact: Sr. Deputy Michael Whorf Phone: (661) 303-4592 Details: Woodrow Wilson Jones is a Registered Sex Offender, classified as a Sexually Violent Predator, by the California Department of Justice. Jones was convicted in 1985 for sodomy and sexual battery. The courts found...
Three Wasco men arrested and booked into CRF for felony parole violations.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009
Time: 3:13:24 PM
Department Contact: Sgt. Bryan Armendariz
Details: On 5/21/09, at 5:30 a.m., Kern County Sheriff's Office Deputies from the Wasco City Substation responded to a suspicious person/vehicle call in the 1000 blk of 9th Pl. ...
CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (AP) — A military jet on a training mission crashed north of Edwards Air Force base in the Mojave Desert on Thursday, but the condition of the two crew members was not immediately known, authorities said.
The T-38 Talon went down at 1:15 p.m. nine miles north of the base, Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes said in a statement.
Base officials had no immediate information on the cause of the crash or the crew members.
Kern County Fire Department engines were...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Missing Juvenile Located
Bakersfield Police have located the missing juvenile, Elisa Coon (2). She was
located at her residence on Oregon Street. She was uninjured and has been
taken into protective custody.
On 5/21/09, at approximately 12:45 p.m. family members of the missing juvenile
called police and said she had been returned to the...
Jesse Rosas, the uncle of 4-year-old Angelo Mendoza, said he is going to the bank today to set up a fund to help the child.
Rosas, 26, who is trying to gain custody of the boy, said he and the media have been besieged with people wanting to contribute for the welfare of the boy whose eyes were serve rely damaged by his father.
The father, Angel Vidal Mendoza, 34, is accused of mayhem, torture and child cruelty in the April 28 incident in southeast Bakersfield. Mendoza remains in the...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Missing Juvenile
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
locating a missing juvenile at risk.
The juvenile is identified as:
Elisa Ella Coon (2), 3'0”, 25 lbs, brown hair and brown eyes.
She is believed to be in the company of:
Jessica Solorzano (27), 5’4, 140, brown hair and brown...
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MARK HALLECK M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 W 20/05/2009 PC 647(H) KCS DISABLED
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KBAK has an interview with a man who played wheelchair basketball with Angel Mendoza Sr., the man accused of biting out his son's eye.
You'll recall that we reported a few days ago that Mendoza's neighbor said he had changed in the last week.
Now the former teammate apparently said Mendoza's behavior had changed recently and that he had a "wild look in his eyes."
More from their story:
For about two years, Mendoza played wheelchair basketball with Harvey Clowers, who said...
Delano man arrested for Marijuana Cultivation and Possession of Marijuana for Sales.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Time: 8:25:23 PM
Department Contact: Sgt. Michael Bonsness
Details:
On 5-20-2009, at approximately 6:09 PM, Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violator Unit served a...
The Kern County Fire Department is reporting that some residents in the South Lake area of Lake Isabella coule be without power for 24 to 48 hours.
The outage is the result of a transformer fire. A shelter is being opened at the senior center in Lake Isabella.
Here's the original blog post with the details of the accident
Traffic Fatality
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S...
Drowning at Motel 6
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Ann...
California Highway Patrol is reporting that a "vegetation" fire near Lake Isabella is forcing them to close Highway 178 between Poplar Street and Entrada Boulevard.
UPDATE: The highway was reopened around 12:45 p.m.
Assault with deadly weapon arrests
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Time: 11:40:23 AM
Department Contact: Drake Massey
Details:On 05-19-09 Lamont Deputies arrested 18 year old, RAFAEL LOPEZ and 21 year old, SARA HARVILL, on Ramey Warrants in relation to a stabbing that occurred on 04-18-09 during a party in the 7200 Block of Buena Vista Blvd in Lamont. On...
Details: At about 4 p.m. Tuesday, the Sheriff's Department was notified of two subjects stranded on a rock in the Kern River in the Keyesville area. The Kern Valley Search and Rescue group was training with the Sheriff's helicopter in the Kernville area. The helicopter and Search and Rescue units responded. The helicopter was able to locate the two subjects within five minutes of receiving the call.
Search and Rescue units put a raft in the river and travelled downstream...
A woman was found drowned Tuesday at 8:38 p.m. at the bottom of a pool at the Motel 6, 1350 Easton Drive, Bakersfield police reported.
A guest found her unconscious and attempts were made to give her CPR. She was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
There was no signs of foul play or trauma. Her identity will be released by the coroner's staff.
On Tuesday 5-19-09 at about 8:39 PM officers of the Bakersfield Police Department responded to the report of an injury hit and run motor vehicle collision, involving a pedestrian in the 800 Blk. of E. California Ave.
On arrival officers located an adult female in the E/B lanes of traffic suffering from major injuries. She was transported to Kern Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries.
Witnesses described the vehicle that struck the victim and fled the scene as a;
Dark...
Tuesday at 9:00 pm, deputies were dispatched to the 1200 block of East Belle Terrace Avenue regarding a reported robbery.
When they arrived, they found a male and female, who told them they had been robbed, while they were at Belle Terrace Park.
The victims told the deputies they had been sitting in their vehicle and confronted by a group of Hispanic males.
They said two of the Hispanic males were armed with hand guns, and demands were made by the males to...
CHP “START SMART” PROGRAM
New drivers are killed in traffic collisions at a higher rate than any other segment of the population. In fact, California has the second highest fatality rate involving drivers between the ages of 15-20. Additionally, teen drivers are found at fault in 66 percent of all collisions that they’re involved in, even though they only represent four percent of the state’s licensed drivers. In order to address this alarming...
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RONNIE HAIGLER M BODFISH CA 93205 W 19/05/2009 PC 3056 KCS LABORER
GABRIEL NORIEGA M BAKERSFIELD ...
Angel Vidal Mendoza, who is accused of blinding his 4-year-old son, did not up for a court hearing this morning because he is still hospitalized from self-inflicted ax wounds to his legs.
The hearing for the 34-year-old was delayed to Friday, but there is no certainty that he will be available to come to court then, his attorney said.
Judge Colette Humphrey, acting on a request from both attorneys in the case, approved a gag order which prevents court personnel and police agencies from...
Name release of traffic accident
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Miguel...
Commendation Ceremony tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Time: 4:26:12 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:Sheriff Donny Youngblood is pleased to announce a Commendation Ceremony will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sheriff’s Auditorium at 1350 Norris Road. The...
CHP NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2009 09-17
BUCKLE UP OR BE PREPARED TO PAY UP, CHP OUT IN FORCE
(Sacramento) With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) urges motorists to use caution and consideration during their holiday driving....
Mountain Marijuana Eradication
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Time: 2:32:20 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:
Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violators Unit located and eradicated a large Marijuana grow located in a remote area near Sycamore Canyon. This area is South of Highway...
A 36-year-old Hanford man was killed on Interstate 5 near Frazier Park Saturday morning when the SUV he was riding in slammed into the back of a big rig.
California Highway Patrol officers are searching for the big rig, which failed to stop after the accident.
The 36-year-old was riding with three other people in a Dodge Durango around 4 a.m. They were heading north and were nearing Frazier Mountain Park Road when the driver of the SUV, Robert Herrera, 22, of Laton, smashed into the back of...
The Kern County Fire Department is pleased to announce that David Cannon
has received the award for Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) of the
year for 2009. This prestigious award given by Kern County Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) Department was presented at the Board of
Supervisors meeting today Tuesday May 19th 2009.
Mr. Cannon has been employed at the Emergency Communications Center
(ECC) since September, 2001. During his almost 8 years there, he has
been recognized...
A 54-year-old Bakersfield man was killed Tuesday morning when his car slammed into the back of a pickup at Kimberlina Road and Shafter Avenue, north of the city of Shafter.
The man, who was not immediately identified, was heading west at a high rate of speed and was not able to stop quick enough to avoid hitting the pickup, which had stopped to make a left turn onto Shafter Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The car caught on fire, but was quickly put out. The driver of the...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
The Kern County Fire Department is pleased to announce that Captain
Kain Linville will be receiving an award for Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) of the year for 2009. This prestigious award given by
Kern County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department will be
presented at the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 19th 2009.
Captain Linville was an experienced paramedic before joining Kern
County Fire Department and has been...
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
May 18, 2009
On Tuesday, May 18th, 2009 the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail conducted a “Click it or Ticket” enforcement event where five officers targeted motorists in violation seat belt and child safety seat laws.
As a result of this enforcement event, 68 motorists were cited for safety belt violations during a four hour...
Robbery
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 18, 2009
Time: 9:53:00 PM
Details: On 5-18-09 at 0040 hours Alejandro Diaz, 35 years old of Bakersfield reported he was robbed at knife point. Diaz said earlier in the evening an acquaintance of his he only knows by the name of Veronica, HF 18-20 years old came to his apartment wanting to use the restroom. After using the...
DECEDENT'S NAME: Agustin Villagomez Jr. &nbs p; CASE #: C00982-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Wasco, CA ; AGE: 23 years
TYPE OF CASE: Homicide
DATE OF INCIDENT: 05/17/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1851 hours
LOCATION: 500 block of "D" Street, Wasco
DATE OF DEATH: 05/17/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1851 hours
PLACE OF...
On 5-18-09 at 2129 hours deputies from the Wasco and Buttonwillow Substations responded to a battery in progress between a male and female at 30703 Burbank Street in S. Shafter. On their arrival they found a female covered in blood and suffering from cuts to her head, face and body. Deputies also saw the male running from the area. A search was conducted but he was not located.
Investigation determined the female victim was assaulted by an ex-boyfriend who was...
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JOSE RAMIREZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 24/04/2009 HS 11550(A) KCS
...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
WASCO, CA - Monday, May 17th 2009 at approximately 09:54 A.M., a “Big
Rig” traveling north along Highway 99 rolled over approximately ½ mile
south of the junction with Highway 46. Approximately 14 firefighters
arrived on scene, 2 patients were injured, 1 pinned in.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with a big rig which had rolled
over and came to rest close to the center barrier. The vehicle came to
rest on its side, the...
Media Advisory
Kern County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
Kern County Law Enforcement Officer’s who have died in the line of duty will be recognized during this year’s memorial ceremony at the Peace Officer’s Memorial, 1415 Truxtun Ave. Currently there are 50 Officer’s from Kern County who have paid the ultimate sacrifice since 1873.
WHO: Captain Brian Smith, California Highway Patrol (CHP), Sheriff Donny...
Shafter Police Department
Press release
The following is a press release of information which occurred over the May 16th – 17th weekend.
On Saturday evening a DUI checkpoint was conducted at Beech and Lerdo. Six hundred and one vehicles came through the checkpoiunt. Officers pulled fifty vehicles for followup evaluations. Of the fifty, twenty resulted in tows for no license or driving on a suspended license. Three warrant arrests were made, and one arrest for Driving Under the...
PINE MOUNTAIN CLUB – it was reported yesterday, Sunday May 17th that
there was a Mountain Lion attack in the Pine Mountain Club area.
This information was passed to the Kern County Fire Department Public
Information Officer by the fire crew who rendered medical aid to the
victim.
However, new information has surface that would indicate the victim did
not receive his injuries from a Mountain Lion attack, but from an
alleged altercation with a local resident.
For more...
Officer Involved Shooting in Shafter
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Dora...
Homicide in Wasco
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 18, 2009
Time: 1:07:41 AM
Department Contact: Walter Reed
Details:
Deputies from the Wasco City Substation were dispatched to the area of the 600 and 700 block of D St in the City of Wasco. Upon arrival they located a small suv still running in the street with one victim deceased inside the vehicle. The victim had...
Location:
100 Quantico Ave,
Bakersfield, CA
EAST BAKERSFIELD, CA – Sunday, May 17th, 2009 at approximately 7:48 PM a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire in the 100 block of Quantico Ave, at Argo Chemical. Upon arrival crews were faced with a developing fire with thick black smoke and flames coming from a warehouse area. At this time an immediate 3rd alarm was called, which ultimately lead to a 5th alarm. Due to this facility having numerous chemicals inside and outside of the involved...
Robbery suspect arrested in Oildale
Details: INCIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
Case #: SR09-14942
On 5-17-09 at approximately 0440 hours, Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office were sent to investigate an armed robbery that had just occurred at the Faststrip Store located at 630 Airport Drive. The store clerk told Deputies a white male subject had entered the store, handed the clerk a note demanding money from the cash register, and told the clerk he had a handgun in his...
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ANGEL AVILA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93306 H 15/05/2009 PC 4570 KCS GARDENER
...
Kern County Sheriff's Department release, 7:56 p.m. May 17
Victims of a drive by shooting in Wasco
Details: Sheriff Units onscene of a drive by shooting involving 2 victims of shooting, one confirmed DOA. Suspects are outstanding at this time. Responding media requested to respond to the command post located in the 500-blk of D Street.
Carjacking and stabbing at Belle Terrace Park
Details: INCIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
Case #: SR09-14916
On 5-16-09 at approximately 2210 hours, Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office were sent to the area of Madison Avenue and Belle Terrace Avenue to investigate a victim of a stabbing. Deputies arrived and located a male victim, 42 years of age, suffering from a single stab wound to his abdomen. The victim was taken to Kern Medical Center for...
Kern County Waste Management
Bena Sanitary Landfill to Re-Open
The Bena Sanitary Landill will re-open to the public on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. after being temporarily closed on Saturday, May 16, 2009. The landfill ceased operations due to a pesticide spraying incident on Saturday morning.
“The Bena Landfill operations will return to normal on Sunday morning and the public can resume with their regular visits to the facility”, says...
A retired Kern County sheriff’s deputy will be arraigned Monday on six felony charges of molesting two or more children, Bakersfield police said.
Mark Thomas Petrina, 76, was extradited Thursday from Aberdeen, Wa., where he was recently arrested, Sgt. Greg Terry said.
He remains in jail in lieu of posting $270,000 bail. He’s charged with three counts of molesting a child under 14 years old, two counts of molesting a 14 or 15 year old child, and one count of continuous...
Vandalism and public drunkenness charges against a Kern County sheriff’s deputy have been dismissed because the victim has agreed the damages have been rectified.
Doug Swanson, 31, had been charged in April after a reported drunken argument with his girlfriend. Swanson had been involved nearly a year ago in a wreck that killed fellow Deputy James Throne.
During Swanson’s arraignment this week, the misdemeanor charges were dismissed due to a civil compromise, which...
Increase in attempted scams.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, May 15, 2009
Time: 10:00:35 AM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:Over the past few weeks the Kern County Sheriff’s Office has noticed an increase in the number of attempted scams being reported. The reports include a variety scams that include a letter or phone call advising the victim they are...
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JAVIER FLOREZ M LOST HILLS CA 93249 H 14/05/2009 USC TITLE 8 KCS LABOR
...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Antonia Way Shooting
On 5/14/09, at 4:26 a.m. Bakersfield Police received a report of a shooting at a
residence in the 1400 block of Antonia Way.
Upon arrival, officers located four victims of a shooting inside the residence. The
victims were two adults, a male and a pregnant female, and two children. All four
victims were taken to...
INTERAGENCY NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Date: May 14th 2009 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; & nbsp; &n bsp;
FINAL VERSION
FIRE OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE 2009 FIRE SEASON
The...
Looks like Sheriff Donny Youngblood's son is again in a spot of trouble. KGET is reporting he was caught with some marijuana in the ashtray of his car earlier this month.
From KGET's story:
Aaron Kohlbi Youngblood, 25, was driving on Stine Road Sunday afternoon, May 3, when he was stopped by Bakersfield Police officers because his registration was out of date, according to BPD Spokesman Sgt. Greg Terry.
Because the registration was more than six months out of date, officers...
Inmate Visiting Resumed at Lerdo Minimum Facility
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Time: 10:56:42 AM
Department Contact: Sgt Ian Silva
Details:
In consultation with the Kern County Department of Public Health Services, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will resume inmate visiting at the Lerdo Minimum Facility beginning Saturday, May 16th. ...
Investigation leads to four arrests. Methamphetamine, $23,480.00, and 2004 Mercedes sedan seized.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Time: 10:59:53 PM
Department Contact: Sgt. Michael Bonsness
Details:
Kern County Sheriff Deputies assigned to the Major Violators Unit were assisted by Deputies from the Special Operations...
Victim of a Shooting
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Time: 2:36:43 AM
Department Contact: Bart Camps
Details:At approximately 0045 hours, multiple persons reported hearing shots in the area of the 2100 block of So. J St. in Bakersfield.
Deputies discovered a Hispanic male adult in the area suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was...
A couple in their 40s and two 6-year-old children were shot early Thursday morning as they were in the same bedroom of a home in the 1400 block of Antonia Way, police reported.
The victims were in serious to critical condition at Kern Medical Center, but were expected to survive, Sgt. Greg Terry said.
UPDATE: The unborn child died before reaching the hospital, a doctor has said.
MORE: The adult man was shot eight times, the woman four times and the 6-year-old boy was shot twice. The boy...
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JEFFREY JAMES M BAKERSFIELD CA 93312 W 13/05/2009 VC 23152(A)VC 14601.2( KCS LABORER
...
A couple local TV stations have run stories about a Westchester family that complained someone stole their security cameras. The family sounded worried that they were being staked out for a burglary.
Well now the guy caught on camera stealing the camera has apparently turned himself in, according to KGET.
So this family's fears should be a little lighter tonight.
For the rest of you living in Westchester, police say that they haven't seen any increase in burglaries in the neighborhood. In...
Inmate Visiting Resumed at Lerdo Minimum Facility.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Time: 4:02:25 PM
Department Contact: Ian Silva
Details:
In consultation with the Kern County Department of Public Health Services, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will resume inmate visiting at the Lerdo Minimum Facility beginning Saturday, May 16th. ...
The young guys jailed for having fake guns as they tried to make a video would like to share this message, "It's not worth it."
James Rose, 19, and his buddy, Justin Graves, 18, spent an hour and a half in a police car and 13 hours in jail after being confronted at gunpoint Monday by FBI agents on top of a parking garage on California Avenue.
They had air soft guns that looked like an AK-47 rifle and a shotgun after they removed orange parts that would otherwise make the guns look...
On May 5th, 2009 at about 5:30 P.M., deputies received a report of a robbery at an ATM in the 700 block of E Street in Wasco. The victim, a Hispanic male 68 years old, told deputies an unknown suspect contacted him at that location and forced him to give him money. The suspect did not appear to be armed. The victim was not injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male 35-40 years old, 6'1", 210 lbs. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark colored...
Location:
17695 Industrial Farm Road,
Bakersfield, Ca
Not sure what crimes these folks were arrested for? Check out our list below or click on the link below CHERRY VELANGATTU M BAKERSFIELD CA 93311 I 12/5/09 USC TITLE 8 KCS ...
DELANO, CA -on Tuesday May 12th 2009 at approximately 6:40 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department, for a structure fire in the 1300 block of 11th Avenue in Delano. 10 Kern County Firefighters responded to the incident. Their quick action prevented the fire from spreading throughout the house and was extinguished in approximately 5 minutes.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with a small fire in the kitchen of 1 of the units in a duplex structure. The fire was quickly...
State prisons in California suspended visits on May 3 due to a couple cases of swine flu found among inmates, state prison officials have said.
No suspected swine flu cases have been detected in Kern County, but throughout the system, 31 adult prisoner cases are being analyzed, officials said.
There is no date set to resume visits, officials said Tuesday in a news statement. The decision to suspend visits came after an inmate at Centinela State Prison near Imperial was diagnosed with the...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Imitation Firearms Arrest Update
The Bakersfield Police Department wants to remind the community of the
dangers of publicly exhibiting imitation, simulated or replica firearms.
On 5/11/09 four people were arrested after Bakersfield Police received reports of
subjects on top of a parking garage, at 4550 California Avenue, armed with
firearms and...
Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae
Docket #: 1:08-cr-00276
BAKERSFIELD MAN SENTENCED TO 17.5 YEAR PRISON TERM FOR TRAFFICKING IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
FRESNO, Calif.—Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced that late yesterday afternoon Senior United States District Court Judge Oliver W. Wanger sentenced MICHAEL HOLLIS, 50, formerly of Bakersfield, Calif., to 17.5 years in prison to be...
District Attorney Ed Jagels announced today that the Kern County Crime Lab has begun to process DNA evidence in property crime cases.
That wasn't possible before because of a large backlog in violent crimes cases needing DNA analysis.
But the violent crime cases — murders, assaults and rapes — have been brought up to date and now the lab can begin to focus on property crimes.
In the first couple weeks. the lab has identified suspects in three property crime cases — two...
Narcotics Search Warrants Served in Bakersfield. 2 Arrests
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Time: 10:39:06 AM
Department Contact: Michael Kirkland
Details:
On Tuesday, May 12, the Kern County Sheriff’s Department Special Operations Unit served search warrants at three locations in Bakersfield. These search warrants were the culmination of an...
Homicide
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Evan Broderick &nbs p; ...
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TYLER GRUNER M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 14/02/2009 PC 148(A)(1PC 69 KCS LABORER
...
DECEDENT'S NAME: Thomas Padilla CASE #: C00932-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Mojave & nbsp; AGE: 54 Years
TYPE OF CASE: Suspicious Death
DATE OF INCIDENT: Unknown TIME: Unknown
LOCATION: 1224 Reed Road Road, Mojave
DATE OF DEATH: Found: 05/11/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1036 Hours
PLACE OF DEATH: At Scene...
DECEDENT'S NAME: Juan Ramirez Martinez ; CASE #: C00833-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, CA ; AGE: 24 years
TYPE OF CASE: Currently under Investigation
DATE OF INCIDENT: 04/25/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 2318 hours
LOCATION: Near the intersection of Niles Street and Palm Drive
DATE OF DEATH:...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, May 11, 2009
Unlicensed Driver “Court Sting”
On 5/11/09 the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail with the
assistance of the Kern County Sheriff’s Department conducted an Unlicensed
Driver “Court Sting” at the Bakersfield Traffic Court.
The purpose of the operation was to apprehend those individuals who, after
appearing...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, May 11, 2009
Runaway Juvenile Located
The Bakersfield Police Department has been notified by the Department of
Human Services that the juvenile, Adrian Rios (11), has been located and taken
into protective custody.
On 5/9/09 Rios was reported as a missing person at risk after running away from
a foster home.
Lamont Double Stabbing
Details: INCIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
On 5-10-09 at 2039 Hours deputies from the Lamont Substation responded to 8212 Montal Street in Lamont. On their arrival at that location they found two hispanic adult males suffering from stab wounds to their upper bodies. The victims were transported by ambulance to local hospitals. Their wounds were believed to be not life threatening.
Fight in Wasco injures two men
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 11, 2009
Time: 1:35:24 AM
Details:
On 5/10/09 at 11:00 p.m., The Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault occurring in the 2400 block of Camellia Street in Wasco. When deputies arrived they located one adult male victim of an assault. A second adult male who had been stabbed arrived...
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JASON WOODARDS M BAKERSFIELD CA 93306 W 9/5/09 PC 148(A)(1 KCS LABORER ...
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WILLIAM BRYANT M BAKERSFIELD CA 93301 B 9/5/09 PC 647(F) KCS LABORER
...
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ROBERT RODRIGUEZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 8/5/09 PC 207(A) PC 245(A)(1PC 647.6 KCS FORKLIFT OPER ...
A Bakersfield father and son were changing a tire on the shoulder of Highway 99 Sunday afternoon when a car coming down the freeway had a tire blowout and veered into them.
Both Ismael Navarro Munoz, 62, and his son, Ismael Navarro Jr., 37, were killed in the happenstance crash at 3:10 p.m. on southbound Highway 99 south of Lerdo Highway, the California Highway Patrol and Kern County Coroner's Office reported.
A 1997 Ford driven by Pedro I. Soto, 44, of Los Angeles, was in the middle,...
You shouldn't be reading this if you're driving, of course.
But maybe you're headed south or coming home from LA.
A brush fire along southbound I-5, near Vista Del Lago Road, has closed one or more southbound lanes since a bit after 4 p.m. It's now nearing 8 p.m.
If you've driven by, give us an update of what you saw!
Police are looking for an at-risk 11-year-old boy, Adrian "Emmanuel" Rios, last seen Friday afternoon near Hoffman Avenue and Akers Road.
Click the blue box for a one-page PDF with attached photo.
California Highway Patrol scanner traffic says Highway 99 south will be closed for about 15 minutes for an air ambulance assisting victims south of Lerdo Highway.
Early reports indicate two fatalities during the three-car accident on 99 south, which was reported around 3:15 p.m.
Northbound traffic there has also been slow due to the crash.
Lerdo crosses 99 east of Shafter, between Bakersfield and the Highway 46 interchange.
KCSO Wasco City Substation Deputies conduct Driver's License/DUI check point leading to arrests & citations.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2009
Time: 11:32:51 AM
Department Contact: Sgt. Bryan Armendariz
Details: On 5/9/09, from the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Deputies from the Wasco City Substation conducted...
RIDGECREST, CA – Sunday May 10th 2009 at approximately 12:53 A.M., a
call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a house fire in
the 100 block of W. Wilson Ave in Ridgecrest. A 40 year old male was
found at the front of this location suffering from 2nd and 3rd degree
burns. Approximately 17 Kern County Firefighters responded to the
incident with assistance from the China Lake NWS Fire Department,
Ridgecrest PD and Liberty Ambulance.
Upon...
Shafter juvenile arrested for felony evading arrest after short pursuit, (two others also arrested).
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2009
Time: 1:12:13 AM
Department Contact: Sgt. Bryan Armendariz
Details: On 5/9/09, at 2147 hrs, Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Wasco Substation observed a vehicle fail to stop...
In most places in the world, water flowing in a river is not considered news.
But in arid Bakersfield, it's almost reason enough to throw a parade.
Beginning Friday and continuing for an estimated two to three weeks, Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District, in partnership with Kern-Tulare Water District, will be releasing water into the Kern River channel as part of a joint water banking program.
The water will ultimately be banked underground through Rosedale's water recharge program....
The Bakersfield Police Department released additional details Friday about a knife assault that occurred near the Garces Circle on Thursday.
Police said John Willy Roberts, 58, of Bakersfield, suffered multiple stab wounds to his neck and back. He remains hospitalized in stable condition.
According to investigators, Robert Eugene Nyswonger, 36, of Bakersfield, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a parole violation. He is being held at the Kern County Jail.
The motive for the...
The Sheriff’s Office is temporarily suspending inmate visitation at the Lerdo Minimum Facility
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, May 07, 2009
Time: 1:25:18 PM
Details:
On the recommendation of the Kern County Department of Public Health, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office is temporarily suspending inmate visiting at the Lerdo Minimum Facility in order to...
This isn't exactly within Kern County, but it's pretty incredible.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: LAUREN HORWOOD
Thursday, May 07, 2009
www.usdoj.gov/usao/cae
Docket #: 1:08-cr-109-OWW
COALINGA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PRISON TAX FRAUD SCHEME
FRESNO, Calif.—Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced today that CLARENCE HARDIMAN, 37, an inmate at Pleasant Valley State Prison, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government with respect to claims, in...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Police Memorial Ceremony
The Bakersfield Police Department will be holding its annual Police Memorial
Ceremony on May 11, 2009, at 7:00 am, in front of the Bakersfield Police
Department, 1601 Truxtun Avenue. The media and public are invited to attend.
The week of May 10 - 16, 2009 is National Police Week. Memorials to pay
respect to, honor, and remember...
A former Bakersfield dance instructor who pleaded no contest last month to a felony assault and a misdemeanor sex charge stemming from reports he engaged in sexual conduct with a 14-year-old former student was sentenced Thursday to 90 days in a work release program and five years probation.
According to the terms of the plea deal, Anthony Corriea, 37, will receive no jail time and will not have to register as a sex offender -- facts that indicate a much weaker case than that which was...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
hursday, May 07, 2009
Stockdale Towers Burglaries
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with multiple burglaries
which occurred in late April in the Stockdale Towers, 5060 California Avenue.
Between 4/24/09 – 4/27/09, three business located in Stockdale Towers were the
victim...
A 44-year-old man from Venice (California, not Italy) was killed last night when he lost control of his car and slammed into the side of a big rig, according to the CHP. Check out the attached PDF for more info. Or see below for the coroner's report.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Christopher Horton & nbsp; CASE #: C00899-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: &nb sp; AGE: 44 Years
TYPE OF CASE: Traffic...
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DANIEL TRUSKOSKI M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 6/5/09 PC 460(B) PC 594(B)(1PC 69 KCS HANDYMAN ...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
May 6, 2009
Pursuit/ Weapons Violations/ Parolee at Large Arrest.
On 5/6/09 at 1950 hours, Bakersfield Police Officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a black Lexus for a license plate violation. The driver of the Lexus failed to yield and led the officers on a vehicle pursuit.
The KCSO Air Support helicopter responded to assist officers on the ground. The ground pursuit by BPD officers was discontinued in the area of Oswell...
Arrests made at 309 Bernard Street.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Time: 4:59:47 PM
Details:On May 6th 2009, at about 2:00 P.M., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff Office Major Violators’ Unit, with the assistance of agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency served a search warrant at 309 Bernard Street. The Sheriff’s Office is...
Search warrant service at the Green Cross Compassionate Medical Marijuana Co-Operative.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Time: 2:00:59 PM
Details:Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff Office Major Violators’ Unit, with the assistance of agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency (D.E.A) are currently serving a search warrant at the Green Cross...
I sent fire PIO Sean Collins some questions and here are his responses:
We have a Type III strike team deployed to the Jesusita Fire in Santa Barbara County. This consists 5 engines a Strike Team Leader (STL) and assistant a total of 17 firefighters.
The team is currently heading into the hills above Santa Barbara, they will be fighting fire on the active fireline.
It is one engine from each station: Stallion Springs, Woody, Lost Hills, Lebec and Highland (North Chester).
This...
Do you drive Taft Highway on the west side regularly? Expect to see more California Highway Patrol officers for the next year.
Yep, you read that right. A whole year.
The CHP got a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to step up patrols on a 25-mile stretch of the road between I-5 and Taft. The patrols started in April and will last through the end of March 2010. (The money will also pay for a task force of cops, bureaucreats and politicians and the public to...
On April 25, 2009 at about 2318 hours, both the Kern County Sheriff’s
Office and the California Highway Patrol responded to the 1900 Block of
Niles Street just west of Palm Drive on a report of a man lying in the
roadway. Upon their arrival it was learned the subject had sustained
traumatic injuries The male subject was transported to Kern Medical
Center. The subject later died from his injuries on April 26, 2009 at
1110 hours. An autopsy was...
Deputies conduct Prostitution sweep.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Time: 6:32:55 AM
Details: Deputies from the East Bakersfield substation and the Sheriff's bicycle patrol conducted a prostitution sweep on 05/05/2009. The sweep was conducted in the areas of S.Union ave. as well as East Brundage and Hwy. 58. As a result of the sweep, six people were...
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SONNY FRANK M PHOENIX AZ 85016 W 5/5/09 MC 9.50.010 KCS TREE TRIMMER
...
Kern County Fire Department
Press Release
PINE MOUNTAIN CLUB, CA - On Tuesday May 5th 2009 at approximately 4:36 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a female adult who was suffering a cardiac arrest. The fire crew from Kern county Fire Station 58 with the newly appointed Paramedic Firefighter responded to the incident.
Upon arrival, firefighters were faced with a victim who had suffered a cardiac arrest, CPR was already in progress. The firefighter...
During Wildfire Awareness Week, May 4 – 10, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reminds Californians to “Take Responsibility” for creating and maintaining 100 feet of clean, open space around their homes to reduce fire danger and the risk of fires spreading.
BLM and the California Fire Alliance recently launched the “Take Responsibility” campaign in order to raise awareness among homeowners who live in the wild land urban interface (WUI) about the...
Looks like someone decided to do a drive-by at the Delano funeral of someone killed in a quadruple fatal wreck late last month.
KGET is reporting that numerous shots were fired at two cars and one person suffered moderate injuries.
Kern County Fire Department
Press Release
EAST BAKERSFIELD, CA - On May 5th 2009 at approximately 11:41 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire in the 3100 block of Pioneer Drive in East Bakersfield. Approximately 19 Kern County Firefighters responded to the incident, assisted by Bakersfield City Fire Department.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with a significant fire inside of the front of the property which was spreading very...
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CESAR CAMPOS M DELANO CA 93215 H 4/5/09 US C TITLE 8 KCS LABORER
...
KGET has a piece on the ongoing saga of a man who apparently killed his wife with a hammer and now has to pay for his stay in a mental hosptial.
From the KGET story:
That ruling came in the case of Thomas Edde, now 78, who allegedly admitted ending an argument with his wife, Loretta, 72, by bludgeoning her with a hammer.
Edde was arrested the day of the killing – Sept. 15, 2005 – and charged with murder. That case was suspended when a judge ruled Edde’s...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, May 04, 2009
Armed Robbery Suspect Being Sought
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
identifying and locating a suspect believed to be responsible for two armed
robberies which occurred on 5/2/09.
The suspect is described as a:
white male, 20-25, 5’8, 160, wearing a black baseball cap with
black...
Inmate visiting has been resumed at Kern County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facilities
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 04, 2009
Time: 3:03:09 PM
Details:
Inmate visiting at KCSO detention facilities has been resumed and will proceed according the normal visiting schedule. Sheriff’s officials will continue to monitor developments in the...
FRESNO, Calif.—Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced today that VICTOR ISRAEL MARTINEZ, 30, of Porterville, Calif., pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Anthony W. Ishii to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor by production of images of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. He agreed to a prison term of at least 210 months and a lifetime term of supervised release during which his access to minors, computers, and the Internet...
Got a page from the Bakersfield police that says the bomb squad is headed to 1500 Haggin Oaks, which is in the area of The Marketplace.
UPDATE: More info from Sgt. Greg Terry at the BPD. Looks like the object is "flashlight-like" and was spotted outside the entrance to a business complex east of The Marketplace.
The bomb squad and their robot were heading out around 1 p.m. and were expected to take and hour or two to check everything out.
UPDATE: Facebakersfield has some cool...
Search and Rescue locate stranded persons in mountains in Frazier Park area.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 04, 2009
Time: 11:16:35 AM
Details:On 5-3-09 at about 2300 hours, Kern County Sheriff's Search and Rescue was notified that two subjects were stranded in the mountains in the Frazier Park area. Jake Glenn and Wesley Manson, both 19 years old from the Los...
Peace Officer Memorial Week.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, May 04, 2009
Time: 10:51:00 AM
Details:The Kern County Sheriff’s Office will observe Peace Officer Memorial Week from May 6th through May, 15th 2009. During this time members of the Sheriff Office will honor our fallen deputies and employees. During the period of observance, deputies will be wearing black...
Location:
3801 Ashe Road,
Bakersfield, CA
The intersection of White Lane and Ashe Road was closed for several hours Monday thanks to a gas leak, say PG&E and city fire officials. A nearby apartment building was also evacuated because of the leak. Cindy Pollard with PG&E sais a construction crew putting in some turn lanes for the city struck a gas main around 9:15 a.m. The damage was at a point where two mains met. PG&E workers had to tear up another section of asphalt -- a foot thick at some places -- to get to a...
An apartment fire burned part of a small apartment complex in east Bakersfield this morning. Firefighters got the call to the 1900 block of Quincy around 7:30 a.m. and had the fire knocked out in about ten minutes.
The fire had started on the second floor of a duplex unit and was contained there. The fire did about $30,000 in damage. Another $150,000 in property was saved from burning.
Firefighters weren't able to pin down the specific cause of the fire, but were sure it was not a normal...
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SALVADOR NIETO M ARVIN CA 93203 H 3/5/09 VC 14601(A)VC 23152(A)VC 23152(B) KCS LABOR
...
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JARED PLANK M BAKERSFIELD CA 93311 W 2/5/09 PC 273.6(A)PC 594(B)(2 KCS CONTRUCTION
...
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HECTOR MARTINEZ M DELANO CA 93215 H 1/5/09 PC 245(A)(1PC 422 KCS FIELD WORKER
...
Man arrested after discharging a firearm in a McFarland neighborhood
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Sunday, May 03, 2009
Time: 8:06:18 PM
Department Contact: Senior Deputy Mark King
Details:
On 5/3/09 at 3:28 p.m., Kern County Sheriff Deputies were sent to 413 Thompson Street, in McFarland, regarding a subject...
8:30 p.m. update: 58 still closed from Mojave to Tehachapi. You can get from Bako to Tehachapi though. Our story so far is posted.
If anyone out there wants to send us photos, use local@bakersfield.com
Thanks!
(The California Highway Patrol report regarding this incident is attached as a PDF file; click on blue box for the 1-page document)
SINGLE VEHICLE TRAFFIC FATALITY ON SR-99
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this...
Rosamond, CA: At 6:11 PM, on May 2, 2009, Kern County Fire Department crews responded to, and controlled an 1800 square foot dwelling fire, at 3408 Bradham Avenue, in Rosamond. Crews were assisted by Engine 130, from Los Angeles County Fire Department. Four engine companies, staffed by 13 persons, confined fire to area of origin; protected residents from the fire; and conserved property through efficient salvage operations. Fire was controlled at 7:00 PM.
Probable fire...
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
On Friday 05/01/09 the Bakersfield Police Department released information to media sources requesting information on the identity of a subject wanted in connection to an incident which occurred near the intersection of McKee Road and Krystal Amber Way. The subject was wanted for questioning in regards to his actions which lead investigators and the victim to believe he was possibly attempting to lure a 12 year old male, who was waiting for his school...
Name release of traffic fatality
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Luis Alonzo...
Vehicle Pursuit
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Saturday, May 02, 2009
Time: 5:16:53 AM
Details:At approximately 0230 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 900 block of Bunting for an unknown type of trouble call. When deputies arrived, they saw a white compact vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
...
Traffic Fatality
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Danny Richard Vasquez ...
We got a call from someone at the county building Friday afternoon telling us a military vehicle had driven over the fountain in front of Rabobank arena and smashed through. Here's the cutline for the photo shot by Michael Fagans:
Two soldiers from the 422nd MP's Army Reserve unit in town inspect an Army wrecker that fell into the fountain in front of the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield on Friday afternoon.
From government reporter James Burger:
Brad Underwood with the City of Bakersfield...
Recent Arrest
On 4-21-09, Detective Dave Weigand cited Michael Ojeda of Arvin, for operating Mike’s Recycling in the Arvin area without the proper state and county licenses. Ojeda is scheduled to go to court later this month.
Bakersfield Activity
A 1996 Ford service truck was taken from 5001 State Road and later located. However an Ingersoll Rand air compressor, miscellaneous hand tools and oilfield parts are missing from the vehicle. If...
A funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. for 62-year-old Iva Lee Craig who was shot to death Monday night in front of her home on Horne Street.
And anyone who would like to donate to help defray the funeral expenses for her family may do so under the victim's name at any Kern Schools Federal Credit Union branch, a credit union spokeswoman said.
The funeral will be at Step in Faith Ministries in the 2100 block of S. Chester Avenue where Craig attended as a member.
Craig was closing the...
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Location:
McKee Road and Krystal Amber Way,
Bakersfield, CA
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, May 01, 2009
Police Pursuit Update
The Bakersfield Police Department is continuing to investigate the 4/30/09 police
pursuit of a stolen vehicle involving officers of the Bakersfield Police Department
and officers of the California Highway Patrol.
Further investigation has revealed that officers had previously received
information that the stolen:
2006 GMC Sierra truck,...
The third defendant in a triple-murder gang case was sentenced Friday to three terms of life without the possibility of parole plus 196 years to life in prison.
That means David Lee Jr., 24, and his co-defendants — Corey Ray Johnson, 23, and Joseph Kevin Dixon, 25, who received similar terms — will die in prison.
The three were convicted of gang-related murders in the April 19, 2007, shooting deaths of 19-year-old Vanessa Alcala, her unborn child and 21-year-old James...
Nick Belardes over at Facebakersfield has got an item up about a march happening at Beach Park Saturday. Looks like folks who support legalizing pot will be out in force, according to a mysterious flier Nick got his hands on.
KBAK also has a piece about local medical marijuana shops reopening and what the Sheriff's Department plans to do about them.
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KGET has a story about a magnitude 3.5 earthquake on the west side this morning. The temblor -- yes I used the word temblor -- happened around 8:40 a.m. and was centered about 10 miles southeast of Taft.
This is the third quake this week over magnitude 2 in the area.
On Wednesday we had a magnitude 2.8 located about 5 miles from Keene, around 9:30 p.m.
On Tuesday there was a magnitude 2.3 located 6 miles from Buttonwillow, around 4:30 a.m.
Child Pornography Search Warrant / Arrest
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, May 01, 2009
Time: 11:16:31 AM
Department Contact: Lloyd Waters
Details: On 4/30/09, Detectives from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Sexual Assault and Abuse Investigation Unit, acting in conjunction with detectives from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department...
Location:
2001 Haggin Oaks,
Bakersfield, CA
Got a call from Bakersfield City Fire Deputy Chief Garth Milam. We had asked about the cause of the fire that basically destroyed a Haggin Oaks home. Well Garth says we may never know. They know how the fire spread: basically it started somewhere near the fence, went up into the attic and then across the roof, according to Garth. "The actual genesis of the first spark we dont know, and we may never know," he said. The house was worth more than $1 million and was well known in the...
Photographer Felix Adamo got some pics of Bakersfield firefighters raising money Thursday to fight Muscular Dystrophy. They had hoped to raise more than $17,000.
The fundraising will continue this weekend in case you didn't get a chance to stuff the boot.
Here's the deets on the county firefighters plans:
Annual Fill-the-Boot Drive, the Kern County fire fighters will be on the intersections of Olive Dr. and Victor St., Chester Ave. and Roberts Lane, Mt. Vernon and Niles St., and Niles...
KGET has been hitting the sex offender issue really hard in recent weeks, after offender Bruce Riley cut his tracking device and disappeared. The station covered the heck out of the story and really was pushing the outrage factor.
Riley was eventually picked up in Las Vegas, but the station isn't done with the story.
They've got a long piece talking about how offenders are monitored and where they live in Bakersfield (basically in those shady motels on Union.)
Nothing super brand new here,...
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DHARMINDER DHILLON M DELANO CA 93215 O 30/04/2009 PC 243(A) KCS LABOR
...
Stolen Vehicle and Police Pursuit Arrest
On 4/30/09, at approximately 7:23 p.m., in the 2000 block of Vincent Avenue,
Bakersfield Police auto theft detectives along with officers of the California
Highway Patrol attempted to contact a suspect occupying a stolen vehicle.
The suspect fled from the officers and, while doing so, struck one of the CHP
officers with the vehicle. The suspect continued fleeing and a pursuit ensued.
During the pursuit, a Bakersfield Police officer deployed a...
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