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Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Docket #: 1:08-cr-00361-OWW
GUILTY PLEA IN $1.4 MILLION BAKERSFIELD DRUG BUST
FRESNO, Calif.—Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown and DEA Special Agent-in-Charge Anthony Williams announced today the first guilty plea in the federal prosecution of THAI HOANG NGUYEN, 32, of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada for conspiring to purchase and then...
UPDATE: Garcia has been caught. See below for details.
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Time: 1:07:51 AM
Department Contact:Michael Whorf
Phone: 661-303-4592
Details: The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the
public’s assistance in locating Richard Garcia, who has a warrant
for his arrest. Garcia is wanted for two counts of Child Endangerment. I
have attached a copy of Garcia’s Wanted Poster containing his
descriptive information with this...
Bakersfield Police Department
News Release
Driving Under the Influence Arrest Involving Off-Duty Bakersfield Police Department Officer
On Tuesday morning, 6/30/09, at approximately 0009 hours, officers of the Bakersfield
Police Department responded to a reported auto accident at the intersection of Ming
Avenue and Old River Road. When officers arrived, they determined that the driver of
one of the involved vehicles was off-duty Bakersfield Police...
A 55-year-old Bakersfield bicyclist, who once rode to Canada by himself, was killed Monday night by a suspected drunken driver, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The bicyclist, Alton Saceaux, was in the right hand lane of two southbound lanes when a Ford F-350 pickup driven by 67-year-old Douglas Kaiser struck him from behind, officers said.
The incident happened at 8:43 p.m. north of Kaiser Lane, officers said. Kaiser left the scene but returned later when a driving under...
Homicide in South Bakersfield
On 06/30/2009 at around 0043 hours, deputies were sent to the 1300 block of Reese Ave. for a victim of a shooting. When deputies arrived they found a black male adult lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Detectives are still searching for suspects and witnesses. The incident is possibly gang related. The investigation is...
Female arrested for Robbery in South Bakersfield
Details:
On 06/29/2009 at around 2220 hours, deputies investigated a robbery. 21-year-old Ashley Yzaguirre, reportedly threatened a female juvenile with a knife and stole the juvenile's property. The property was later recovered and Yzaguirre was arrested and booked for robbery, possession of stolen property and a gang enhancement.
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ALVARO PEREZ M WASCO CA 93280 H 29/06/2009 PC 496D(A) VC 10851(A) KCS FORK LIFT DRIVER
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Actor Tom Sizemore who has twice failed to complete a court ordered drug treatment program was given a third chance on Monday.
If he doesn’t complete the program this time, he would face going to jail, prosecutor Nicholas Lackie said.
Sizemore, 47, who has co-starred in “Heat,” “Saving Private Ryan” and “Black Hawk Down,” was arrested in Bakersfield in 2007.
He was ordered to attend a drug treatment program, which includes periodic drug tests,...
Details:On June 29, 2009, at about 6:00 A.M, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Major Violators Unit and Special Operations Group, with assistance of officers from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (C.A.M.P.), and the Department of Fish and Game located five marijuana grows on Federal land in a remote area south of Havilah.
Due to the rough terrain and remoteness of the area, the officers were transported into the...
PRESS RELEASE
Homicide (Arvin)
On Saturday morning, June 27, 2009 at approximately 12:02am officers responded to the 1300 block of Staples Street in Arvin regarding a female requesting an ambulance. When the officers arrived they located a deceased Hispanic male adult who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The deceased person was later identified as Jose Luis Ramirez Jr. 24 years old of Arvin. Investigators are following up on leads and are attempting to contact persons...
Date: June 29, 2009
www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fire Continues to Burn in the Golden Trout Wilderness
SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST, CA The Shotgun Fire, located in the Golden Trout Wilderness where Shotgun Creek flows into the Little Kern River has grown to 231 acres. The fire is being managed by seventy firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service. The Golden Trout Wilderness, managed by...
BAKERSFIELD, CA - With the Fourth of July holiday upon us, the
Fireworks Task Force would like to encourage families when celebrating
with fireworks to be safe and responsible as to eliminate injuries and
any incidents of fire. The Kern County Fire Department’s Arson
Investigations Unit along with the Kern County’s Sheriff’s Office
operates the Fireworks Task Force over the 3rd, 4th and 5th of July
holiday. The Task Force assigns 39 teams over the three...
Five marijuana grows located on Federal land in a remote area south of Havilah.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Details:On June 29, 2009, at about 6:00 A.M, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Major Violators Unit and Special Operations Group, with assistance of officers from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and (C.A.M.P.) Campaign Against...
Taft Substation stabbing and arrest.
On 6-28-09 at 1700 hours deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Taft Substation were dispatched to a report of a stabbing that had just occurred at 331 General Petroleum Ave. in Taft. On the deputies arrival they located a victim suffering from two stab wounds to the abdomen and a laceration to the left side of his neck. Deputies recovered the knife from the scene.
With...
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JOSHUAE PRESTON M BAKERSFIELD CA 93306 W 25/06/2009 PC 187(A) PC 273A(A) KCS
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JACKIE BASS M ANAHEIM CA 92805 H 26/06/2009 PC ROBBERY PC KIDNAP 1PC BURGLERYPC GRAND LAPC BATTERY PC BURGLARYPC 1551 KCS PLUMBER
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TIMOTHY MCGINNIS M CLOVERDALE CA 95425 W 14/10/2008 VC 10851(A)PC 496(A) KCS CARPENTER
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Traffic Fatality in Delano
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is...
NEWS RELEASE
Sequoia National Forest and the Giant Sequoia National Monument
Kern River Ranger District, 105 Whitney Road, PO Box 9, Kernville, CA. 93238
Date: June 28,...
By now you've undoubtedly heard TV pitchman Billy Mays has died, that his sons reported the death on Twitter, and that he'd been on a plane that landed roughly in Tampa on Saturday.
That he was a likable guy is made evident by folks blogging and Tweeting sad thoughts about a salesman's passing.
How about y'all? Any favorite Billy Mays moments or products?
Click on blue box for CHP report. Driver survived; his passenger died.
Homicide in Arvin
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 Luis Ramirez Jr ...
Apparent Drowning Death Recovered
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: Aaron...
Update on homicide that occurred in Wasco on May 17th.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, June 26, 2009
Time: 3:38:27 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details: On May 17th, 2009 Kern County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives were called out to the scene of a shooting in the 500 block of D Street in Wasco. Augustin Villagomez Jr. had been shot and killed. No...
Date: June 26, 2009 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; & nbsp; &n bsp; www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lightning Starts New Fire in the Golden Trout Wilderness
SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST,...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday June 26, 2009
Sometime between 10:00 p.m. on 6/25/09 and 5:00 a.m. on 6/26/09, a Density Tester was stolen from a Krazan & Associates Inc. company vehicle which was parked by an employee in the 700 block of Deseret Way.
The Density Tester has a very small amount of radioactive material inside which is safely contained and sealed within the equipment. If left intact, the device does not pose a...
A man and woman walking down Martin Luther King Boulevard late Thursday night were shot by people in a dark sedan that drove by, Bakersfield police reported.
Nikita Ann Hollis, born in 1966, and Daniel Eugene Ragsdale, born in 1958, were on the sidewalk in the 500 block when the suspects drove by and fired shots at them, police said.
The victims were taken to Kern Medical Center where they are listed in stable condition. Hollis has a couple minor arrests, while Ragsdale has several arrests...
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MICHAEL GARZA M WASCO CA 93280 H 24/06/2009 PC 460(A) PC 496(A) KCS LABORER
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Arrest in the death of two year old Guillermo Alvarez
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009
Time: 5:10:44 PM
Department Contact: Craig Rennie
Details:Details:
On Monday, June 22nd, deputies responded to a report of a child not breathing at 711 Tangerine St., in Bakersfield. JOSHUEA PRESTON was at the residence with his girlfriend’s five children while...
Suspicious death of 2 year old infant
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: Guillarmo...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday June 25, 2009
On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Detectives of the Bakersfield Police Department
along with officers of the Southern Tri-County HIDTA task force completed an
investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in the Greater Bakersfield
area. Five search warrants were executed in Bakersfield which led to the seizure
of 2 1⁄2 pounds of crystal methamphetamine with a...
SHAFTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Press Release
On 06-25-09 at 0700 hours officers of the Shafter Police Department, Bakersfield Police Department, and members of the F.B.I.’s Kern County Violent Crimes Gang Task Force served search and arrest warrants in the City of Shafter and in northwest Bakersfield. Nathaniel Nicholas Cantu Jr., age 18, was taken into custody on a warrant for P.C. 664/187(a) Attempted Murder. Cantu’s step-brother, John Paul...
Editors note: We wrote about these guys when they were nabbed, about a year ago.
Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Docket #: 1:08-cr-212 OWW
$1 MILLION INTERNATIONAL DRUG CONSPIRACY RESULTS IN GUILTY VERDICTS
FRESNO, Calif.—Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent-in-Charge Anthony Williams announced today jury verdicts...
Update on In-Custody 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: Rodolfo...
A psychologist was appointed Thursday to examine Angelo Vidal Mendoza on whether he is mentally competent to stand trial on mayhem and torture charges in a biting attack on his son.
Superior Court Judge Michael Bush ruled the 34-year-old Mendoza did not have to be present in court for the hearing when he appointed Dr. Carol Hendrix to examine him.
He scheduled a hearing on her report July 23.
Mendoza is accused of biting his 4-year-old son's left eye out and severely damaging his right...
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MICHAEL GARZA M WASCO CA 93280 H 24/06/2009 PC 460(A) PC 496(A) KCS LABORER
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TEHACHAPI - CA, Today Wednesday June 23rd 2009 at approximately 2:08 P.M., Kern County Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the area of Cameron Canyon, east of Tehachapi. Approximately of 60 firefighters fought the fire.
Upon arrival crews were faced with approximately 5 acres of burning grass assisted by winds, moving rapidly west uphill towards windmills above Cameron Rd. Firefighters were able to save 4 residential structures and several vehicles at the area of origin. However,...
An 18-year-old Oildale man and former North High School student turned himself in Wednesday for charges stemming from a break-in last week that resulted in a loss and damage of $40,000.
Kern High School District Police Chief Steve Alvidez said Bryan Rich will be charged with three counts of burglary and grand theft auto, the latter charge stemming from the theft of a utility vehicle.
Rich was one of three teens who were caught on a surveillance tape during the early morning Friday break in,...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, June 24, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance
in locating a suspect wanted for residential burglary, grand theft, financial
elder abuse, conspiracy and warrants for theft and narcotics charges.
The suspect has identified as:
Lauren Ruth Vance 24 years
5’3” tall, 110 pounds, brown...
A request will be made to find Angelo Vidal Mendoza mentally incompetent to stand trial in a savage assault on his 4-year-old son, a defense attorney said Wednesday.
Deputy Public Defender Richard Terry said the 34-year-old Mendoza is at Kern Medical Center and unable to communicate or to be brought to court..
Terry told Superior Court Judge Michael Bush that he would research whether he can file a motion to declare Mendoza mentally incompetent without Mendoza being present in court.
Both...
JESUS ZAMORA M DELANO CA 93215 H 23/06/2009 US C TITLE 8 KCS LABOR
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Suspicious death.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Time: 3:18:35 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On June 23, 2009, at about 9:55 A.M., deputies responded to 711 Tangerine Street regarding a two year old male child who was not breathing. When deputies arrived medical aid personnel were performing C.P.R. on the child. The child was transported...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
“Click it or Ticket” Enforcement Event
On 6/23/09 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Bakersfield Police conducted a
“Click it or Ticket” enforcement event on Stockdale Hwy. between Ashe Rd and
Gosford Rd, and on Coffee Rd. between Stockdale Hwy and Truxtun Ave.
As a result, 36 motorists were issued citations for not wearing their...
OILDALE, CA - June 23rd 2009 at approximately 09:58 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a gas leak in the alley behind the junction of Grant Ave and Woodrow St in Oildale. Approximately 30 Kern County Firefighters responded to the incident assisted by Bakersfield City Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, Kern County Sheriffs Department and a private ambulance company.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with a gas leak which occurred when a utility...
The federal court district that serves Bakersfield has the heaviest caseload per judge than any other in the nation.
A San Joaquin Valley attorney group is asking the president and Congress to add three judges to the six-judge bench, which hasn't had an increase since 1978.
Those judges in Fresno and Sacramento handle 1,004 cases each compared to the national average of 468 each.
The district which serves San Diego has the same number of cases as the valley district, known as the Eastern...
Angelo Vidal Mendoza, accused of mayhem and torture in a savage attack on his 4-year-old son, did not come to court Tuesday because his attorney said he was too ill to leave Kern Medical Center.
Deputy Public Defender Richard Terry said the 34-year-old Mendoza was uncommunicative, possibly due to problems with medication he takes for his paralysis or medication he takes for his mental condition.
Terry said he would talk to his client's caseworker to determine when Mendoza might be able to...
UPDATE:
Update regarding the 600 block of Irene Street investigation.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Time: 2:29:39 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details: Deputies have concluded their investigation regarding the incident that occurred on June 23, 2009 in the 600 block of Irene Street. It is believed that this incident was not criminal in nature....
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Time: 08:35:31 AM
Details: Louie Garcia JR. is a Registered Sex Offender, classified as a
Sexual Violent Predator, by the California Department of Justice. Garcia
was convicted in 1989 for lewd and lascivious acts involving children
and for using force, violence, duress, menace or fear to commit lewd and
lascivious acts...
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DEVAL STEVENS M RIDGECREST CA 93555 B 22/06/2009 HS 11379(A)HS 11379(A) KCS
JOSE EDESSA M MCFARLAND CA ...
A Bakersfield man convicted of abducting and raping two women was sentenced Monday to 200 years in prison.
That means Steven Allen Bennett, 25, will die in prison unless he wins on appeal.
A jury in October convicted him of a dozen felony counts including kidnapping, rape, robbery and other types of sexual assault. His sentencing had been delayed by attempts to gain a new trial, all of which failed.
At one point a defense attorney wanted to argue that Bennett's brother may have been...
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FILIBERTO MANRIQUEZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 21/06/2009 US C TITLE8US C ICEXX KCS BUSINESS OWNER
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TEJON RANCH - CA, Today Monday June 22nd at approximately 11:35 A.M., the Kern County Fire Department, assisted by BLM and Forest Service crews, responded to a grass fire south of the Tejon Ranch Industrial Complex. A total of 56 firefighters fought the fire.
Upon arrival crews were faced with approximately 5 acres of burning grass moving rapidly south towards the base of the Grapevine Mountains.
A second alarm was called by the Incident Commander to include Patrols, a Dozer and air...
A Bakersfield man who died in police custody Saturday after crashing into oncoming traffic and then injuring himself in several ways was identified Monday as 39-year-old Steven Lee Seaman Jr. of Bakersfield, the Kern County coroner's staff reported.
Seaman had at least three drunken driving convictions and three public drunkenness convictions, as well as a drug paraphernalia conviction, dating back to 1989, court records show.
While police said Seaman displayed "clearly bizarre and...
People who knew 18-year-old Bryan Rich wasted no time ratting him out as the one on surveillance tape who broke into North High School and stole a small utility vehicle, computers and a case of Gatorade.
The break-in on Friday morning, which caused $40,000 in damage and loss, was publicized Friday evening, and calls to the Kern High School District Police came in soon afterward, Police Chief Steve Alvidrez said Monday.
Rich had not been arrested as of Monday afternoon, but the information...
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
DECEDENT'S NAME: Kelvin Ibarra & nbsp; CASE #: C01212-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Los Angeles, CA ; AGE: 3 years old
TYPE OF CASE: Traffic Accident
DATE OF INCIDENT: 06/20/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1253 hours
LOCATION: Northbound SR-99, just north of SR-166
DATE OF DEATH:...
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AMANDA CHRISTIE F BAKERSFIELD CA 93312 W 22/06/2009 PC 647(F) KCS REALTOR
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JOHN BRIGHT M TAFT CA 93268 W 10/11/08 PC 666 KCS LABORER
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Bakersfield, CA. – Friday June 19th, 2009 at approximately 7:10 PM, a
call was received for a structure and attic fire in the 5700 block of
Grandifloras Dr. Approximately 13 Kern County Firefighters and 6 units
responded to this incident.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a developing fire in the garage of
an approximate 3000 sq. ft. single family residence. Due to the quick
actions of firefighters, crews were able to prevent the fire from
spreading into the residence...
Bakersfield, CA. - Saturday June 20th 2009 at approximately 4:45 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a vegetation fire off of Rancheria Rd. near Hwy. 178. Approximately 50 Kern County Firefighters responded to this incident with assistance from BLM, and Kern County Sheriff.
With the assistance of Helicopter 407, crews were able to find a way into the fire due to numerous roads throughout an Orange Orchard.
Upon arrival of the 1st unit, it was reported...
A Bakersfield man died after driving his car into oncoming traffic on New Stine Road, according to Bakersfield Police Sgt. Greg Terry.
The crash didn't kill the man.
So he ran into a nearby neighborhood, threw himself off two roofs, slammed his head repeatedly into a fire hydrant and a gas meter and bashed his own head with a shovel before a Bakersfield Police Officer arrived to confront him.
The man then leapt head-first off the roof of a truck onto a driveway before the officer could...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, June 19, 2009
33rd Street Shooting
On 6/19/09, at 11:27 a.m., Bakersfield Police responded to a report of a shooting
at 828 33rd Street.
Upon arrival, officers located:
Germaine Bailey (37), of Bakersfield,
suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Bailey said he was inside his
residence when there was a knock at the front door. He opened the...
Suspicious Death That Occurred on 06/18/2009
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: Hemeshia...
Review of Officer Involved Shooting (occurred on June 13th, 2009)
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, June 19, 2009
Time: 12:14:03 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:
On 6/19/09, the Incident Review Board convened to consider the discharge of a weapon by Deputy Jason Colbert. The incident occurred on June 13, 2009, which resulted in the fatal wounding of Bruce...
Justin Erbacher, who was sentenced to 101 years in prison Thursday for molesting several of his foster siblings has done his first TV interview.
He sat down with KGET after his sentencing. The station's report says he was very unemotional.
Some of the highlights:
-He said he is afraid he will die in prison and has already received death threats from inmates
-First heard about the death of his father from jail staff. His dad, Stephen Erbacher, killed himself the day that police...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, June 19, 2009
DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint
On Friday, 6/19/09, the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail
will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint in the Greater Bakersfield
area.
This DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint enforcement event is an effort to reduce the
number of persons injured or killed each year in DUI related...
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RUDY CAMPOS M BAKERSFIELD CA 93309 H 18/06/2009 PC 529(3) PC 666 KCS LABORER
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On Thursday, at approximately 10:27 a.m., Bakersfield police received a report of a
stabbing at the Western Night Motel, 505 Union Ave.
Officers there found an adult male in the parking lot suffering from a stab
wound to the upper torso. He was transported to Kern Medical Center where he
died.
Witnesses said the victim had been arguing with a female prior to being stabbed. Witnesses directed officers to the female who was still at the scene. She was detained and transported to the police...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
On June, 18, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office completed a month long investigation into a marijuana field that was planted in the Glennville area. Approximately a month ago a rancher in the Glennville area discovered that people were crossing his land and making a trail. He notified the Kern County Sheriff’s Office of the trail and that he suspected that a marijuana field may have been planted in the area.
A team of...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009
Time: 2:42:01 PM
Details: On Wednesday, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Major Violators Unit received a call from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department regarding a marijuana field. The marijuana field was planted on the Kern National Wildlife Refuse located at 10811 Corcoran Road in Lost Hills.
The suspects that planted the marijuana plants cleared out a portion of the...
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator:
DECEDENT'S NAME: Gregory Anthony Winston Jr ; CASE #: C01201-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield &n bsp; AGE: 26 Years
TYPE OF CASE: Homicide
DATE OF INCIDENT: 06/18/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1027 Hours
LOCATION: Parking lot of 505 Union Avenue,...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009
Time: 1:03:38 PM
Department Contact: Dean Marshall
Phone: 760-549-2100
Details:On June 18, 2009 Deputies from the Kern Valley Sheriff’s Substation executed a search warrant at 2517 Irwin Ave in Lake Isabella Ca. Following the service of the search warrant, Robert John Cook 47 was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Cook was booked into the...
KBAK is reporting a fire in Glennville has burned a home to the ground.
The fire started Wednesday night at 3901 Poso Flat Road, likely the result of electrical problems, according to the story.
A man and his daughter were able to escape the fire, but some of their pets were killed, according to KBAK.
The damage was estimated at $350,000.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Anderson Street Homicide
On 6/18/09, at approximately 1:31 a.m., Bakersfield Police responded to 3608
Anderson Street for an unknown situation.
Upon arrival, officers contacted the residents, Patricia Porter (40), and her two
sons, a 14 year old and a 19 year old. The sons told officers that their step-
father, Hemeisha Porter (35), came home...
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ABELARDO ESCALANTE M DELANO CA 93215 H 17/06/2009 VC 14601.2( KCS WELDER
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KERO is reporting that hate crimes are on the rise at Hart Park as some white folks are allegedly verbally and physically attacking Hispanic parkgoers.
According to the story, there have been at least three recent incidents where Hispanics have been harassed at the park. Two of the incidents took place on Memorial Day weekend and some people were apparently arrested in one of the incidents.
The most recent attack was this weekend, when some men shouted "This river belongs to...
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DIRK REYNOLDS M BAKERSFIELD CA 93311 W 16/06/2009 PC 136.1(B)PC 243(E)(1 KCS GENERAL CONTRACT
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“Ole Boys Outdoor” store burglary.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Time: 3:49:39 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On June 16, 2009, at about 5:00 A.M., deputies responded to 13061 Rosedale Highway regarding a burglary alarm at the “Ole Boys Outdoor” store. When deputies arrived in the area they located an unoccupied...
A man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire has apparently cut a deal with prosecutors that has taken murder charges off the table.
According to KBAK, Israel Evaro, 32, will plead to voluntary manslaughter and could be out of prison within two and a half years.
From KBAK:
Kern County Deputy District Attorney Andrea Kohler says the case is fraught with inconsistent statements by the victim.
Evidence in the case could not definitively prove the manner of death, Kohler says. While...
Angelo Vidal Mendoza, sitting in a wheelchair and wrapped in a pink blanket from his feet to his neck, came to court Tuesday when his arraignment was delayed a week.
Mendoza 34, is accused of mayhem, torture and child cruelty in the biting injuries to his 4-year-old son's eyes and hands.
The boy, Angelo Mendoza Jr., lost his left eye and has limited vision in his right eye. He is living in a foster home and is reportedly doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.
The father...
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JERROLD YEAGER M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 W 30/10/2008 PC DETAINERPC NO EXP D KCS LABORER
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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: Monday, June 15, 2009
Time: 3:46:01 PM
Department Contact: Walter Reed
Details: On 6/14/09 a cattle rancher was checking his water supply when he confronted a subject tending to a illegal marijuana grow on his property. The rancher told the suspect to leave his property, which the suspect did. The Rancher then...
For Immediate Release
INMATE WALKS AWAY FROM TAFT CORRECTIONAL
INSTITUTION’S MINIMUM SECURITY SATELLITE CAMP
Taft, California. – June 14, 2009 – On June 14, 2009, at 4:00 PM, while conducting the official count, staff at the Taft Correctional Institution discovered that one inmate was missing from the Institution’s Satellite Camp facility. The Satellite Camp is a minimum-security facility that houses approximately 550 federal inmates. There...
On Sunday June 14, 2009 at around 10:09 p.m., an unknown Hispanic male robbed two men at gunpoint in the 2800 block of Niles Street in East Bakersfield. There were no injuries and loss was cash.
The two men, 53-year-old Heriendereal Groun and 25-year-old Rauinderpal Singh, were outside a business at 2858 Niles St. when an unknown Hispanic male approached them. The Hispanic male brandished a handgun and demanded money. The Hispanic male then fled on foot in the...
On 6-14-09 at 2038 hours deputies from the Lamont Substation investigated an armed robbery that occurred at the Paradise Market located at 8613 Paradise Road in Lamont. The investigation revealed a Hispanic male, 35-40 years of age, 5’-6” to 5’-8’’ with a dark complexion entered store armed with a possible .22 caliber rifle. The suspect pointed the rifle at the store clerk. The suspect demanded money. The clerk gave...
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MANUEL OJEDA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 22/05/2009 USC T8SEC1US C ICEXX KCS LABORER
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IGNACIO DIAZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 13/06/2009 USC TITLE8S KCS LANDSCAPER
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GABRIEL MOSQUEDA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 12/6/09 PC 245(C) PC 460(A) PC 273.6(A) KCS
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The National Transportation Safety Board's report, released last week, regarding July 16, 2008 crash in Sunriver, Oregon that killed pilot Douglas Sharratt of Bakersfield. The 50-year-old was the only one aboard. Tragically, Sharratt left behind a wife and six children.
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NTSB Identification: SEA08FA161
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in Sunriver, OR
Probable Cause Approval Date: 6/11/2009
Aircraft: CESSNA 441, registration:...
Arrest related to Wood Lane Incident
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009
Time: 3:15:01 PM
Department Contact: Shelly Castaneda
Details:
Details: On 06-13-09 at 1300 hours, a white two door coupe entered the driveway at 3308 Wood Lane in Bakersfield. The resident of the property, Wayne Nichols age 56 and his sister...
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: Joseph Duran ...
Incident at 3308 Wood Lane
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009
Time: 9:38:00 PM
Department Contact: Sgt . Reed
Details:Today at 1300 hours, a white two door coupe entered the driveway at 3308 Wood Lane in Bakersfield. The resident of the property, Wayne Nichols age 56 and his sister Linda Nichols age 54 confronted the...
Wood Lane Update
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009
Time: 2:31:09 AM
Department Contact: Lt. Bart Camps
Details:An off duty Sheriff's employee spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle wanted in the Wood Lane incident. The employee followed the vehicle until units arrived and detained the driver....
CHP NEWS
CONTACT: Officer E. Smith
Mojave Area Office
Mojave, CA 93501
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2009
...
More than 40 officers went out early Friday morning in hopes of putting a lot of people in jail, but they got only three.
The sweep was of an area in north central Bakersfield where crimes such as murder, robbery and drug dealing have kept officers busy, District Attorney Ed Jagels said.
The officers set out to hit 27 places where parolees or probationers live, but only three arrests were made for relatively minor offenses — sales of marijuana, possession of ammunition and being under...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, June 12, 2009
Missing Person at Risk
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
locating: Justina Cox, white female, 20, 5’5, 180, blonde hair, hazel eyes.
Cox left her residence at approximately 5:00 a.m., 6/11/09, to ride the GET bus
to the Bakersfield Adult School. She arrived and attended school yesterday but
did...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, June 12, 2009
Robbery Suspect Being Sought
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
locating:
Zeus Sanchez, (23), of Los Angeles, 5’9, 200, black hair, brown
eyes.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest on charges of robbery, burglary, weapon
violations and gang participation.
Sanchez was one of two...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
For Immediate Release
Friday, June 12, 2009
DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint
On Saturday, 6/13/09, the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement
Detail will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint in the Greater
Bakersfield area.
This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint enforcement event is an effort to reduce the
number of persons injured or killed each year in DUI related collisions, as well as
insuring...
Hector Santiago was pleased to report today that Louie's Towing gave him back the $223 he paid them after police had his car towed from in front of his own driveway.
When police found out Santiago's car — parked there because cars from a large party lined his street — was in front of his own house, a sergeant waived the $58 police fine.
But Louie's Towing didn't waive it's fees until after reading a story about it in The Californian.
Santiago said the unexpected refund...
Rural Crime Investigation Unit reports:
Recent Arrests
On 6-5-09, Kern County Sheriff Deputies received a call of a possible trespassing in progress at Berg Electric Company. Upon arrival the officers found Berg Electric had been burglarized and also found a nearby dump truck and tractor had been damaged. Deputies then found Brian Dean of Oildale passed out in another truck with the steering column vandalized. When deputies woke Dean up, Dean decided to attempt to...
Large marijuana grow located in Breckenridge mountains.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, June 12, 2009
Time: 2:58:34 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:The Kern County Sheriff’s Office recently received information from an employee of a cattle ranch, stating their cattle’s water supply was being illegally diverted by unknown subjects. The Kern...
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BRANDON RUSSELL M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 W 11/6/09 PC 460(B) PC 496D KCS LABORER
ELOIS THOMAS F WASCO CA ...
Drunk Driving Suspected in Injury Collision
Bear Valley Road north of Cummings Valley Road
At approximately 7:13 PM on June 10, 2009 a motorcycle driven by Brian Venter (62 year old male, resident of Tehachapi) was traveling eastbound on Cummings Valley Rd at Bear Valley Rd. Mr Venter accelerated his 1998 Honda Motorcycle and attempted to turn left and travel northbound on Bear Valley Rd. Mr Venter was unable to safely turn left and lost control of his motorcycle. The...
Details:During the enforcement action in Northern Kern County yesterday, the following suspects were arrested in the City of Delano:
Juan Prudencio Cabrera, 19 years old, was arrested at 614 Clinton Street. Cabrera was booked into the Kern County Jail for conspiracy to commit murder, participating in a criminal street gang, conspiracy to commit grand theft auto, and possession of drugs for sales.
George Gonzalez, 46 years old, was arrested at 2151 Oxford Street. Gonzalez was...
FRAZIER PARK, CA - Thursday at approximately 2:07 P.M., a
call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a house fire in
the 700 block of Pasadena Trail in Frazier Park. Approximately 13 Kern
County Firefighters responded to the incident.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with light smoke coming from the front
of the single family dwelling. A fire crew made an initial attack from
the front of the property and made entry into the structure to
extinguish the...
On Thursday at about 1:20P.M., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Lamont Substation attempted to stop a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the area of Segrue and Main Streets in Lamont. The vehicle failed to stop and attempted to evade deputies at a high rate of speed. The deputies pursued the vehicle through the Lamont and South Bakersfield areas.
The pursuit reached speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. During the pursuit, the vehicle recklessly...
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SARAH WILLIS F BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 B 10/6/09 HS 11550(A) KCS NA
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A story in Wednesday's newspaper had incorrect information that the highway could be closed between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. The college issued the following clarification:
To lessen the impact on normal traffic flow, Stockdale Highway will remain open in both directions for the duration of the university’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 from 6 to 10 a.m. Officers will be in the vicinity to aid with traffic flow on and off the campus as needed.
CSUB...
A fundraiser for 4-year-old Angelo Mendoza Jr. who was severely injured by his father will be held Sunday.
A motorcycle ride is planned from Harley Davidson of Bakersfield, 35088 Merle Haggard Drive, to Beach Park.
Pre-ride activites begin at 10 a.m., followed by an explanation of the ride at 10:30 a.m. and the ride beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Activites at the park will include a free concert by Mento Buru and At His Throne from noon to 2 p.m. Further information is available by...
Details: The Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the public that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our “391” prefix telephone numbers. It is unknown how long these numbers will be unavailable. All other numbers appear to be operating normally. We will inform the public as soon as the problem has been resolved.
The CHP has released a new photo of the suspect in the case described below:
A tow truck driver, who allegedly crashed into a California Highway Patrol car and then drove away, has been identified as Daniel Fonseca Garcia, 41, of Bakersfield, the CHP reported.
Anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to call the CHP at 864-4444.
The incident happened shortly after midnight Saturday on northbound Highway 99 just south of Wible Road where a patrol car, occupied by Officer Jeremiah...
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SERGIO MALDONADO M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 9/6/09 US C TITLE 8US C ICEXXHO KCS
DAVID HALBROOK M ...
Hector Santiago parked in front of his driveway Saturday morning and it cost him $223.
The 35-year-old homeowner in a nice neighborhood off Calloway Drive south of Snow Road had this advice for the public, "Just never park in front of your house. You might get towed away."
It could have cost him more, but the police waived their $58 fee. That was after he explained Monday morning to Sgt. Andy Garner that it was his house and that he only partially blocked his driveway, leaving...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Neuro Skills Center Assault
On 6/09/09, at approximately 11:36 a.m., Bakersfield Police responded to the
Centre for Neuro Skills, 2500 Gosford Road, for a report of an assault.
Police were called after a female staff member was found injured inside an
apartment. She was taken to Kern Medical Center with head injuries and is in
critical...
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MICHAEL TODD M TIPTON CA 93272 W 8/6/09 PC 484G(A) KCS CNA
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, June 8, 2009
Suspicious Circumstances at Weston Park - Update
The Bakersfield Police Department has confirmed that there was no child
abduction on Sunday, 6/07/09, from Weston Park.
Detectives have located and spoken with the adult male involved in the incident.
He was, in fact, a friend of the little girl’s family and had taken her to the park.
While...
A bank account for Angelo Mendoza Jr., the 4-year-old whose eyes were maimed by his father, has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank, officials confirmed Monday.
The account called The Baby Angel Fund is holding money until a group can form into a non-profit organization so donations can then be tax deductible.
The group, Forever Changed, is a Christian motorcycle club that includes the boy’s uncle, Jesse Rosas, according to group president Billy Punt.
So far more than $5,000 has been...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, June 8, 2009
Chester Avenue Traffic Collision
On 6/08/09, at approximately 12:38 p.m. Bakersfield Police responded to an
injury collision in the 1400 block of S. Chester Avenue.
A 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, driven by an elderly male, was going north on S.
Chester Avenue when it suddenly crossed over into the southbound lanes of S.
Chester Avenue. The vehicle...
KBAK has a story up on a woman who was sentenced to one year in jail for walking out without paying her roughly $20 bill at Marie Callendars and then leading police on a slow-speed chase.
Diane Lee Thurley, 59, also gets three years probation, according to the TV report.
Apparently two police officers on their dinner break followed Thurley out of the restaurant. Rule #1 of dine-n-dash, don't try it when there are cops in the restaurant.
Editors note: We tried merging these for the weekends, but our blog software appears to be cutting them off. So we'll do each day in seperate posts.
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TRINIDAD VILLEGAS M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 7/6/09 VC ...
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CHRIS THORSON M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 4/6/09 PC STEALING KCS ...
A tow truck driver, who allegedly crashed into a California Highway Patrol car and then drove away, has been identified as Daniel Fonseca Garcia, 41, of Bakersfield, the CHP reported.
Anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to call the CHP at 864-4444.
The incident happened shortly after midnight Saturday on northbound Highway 99 just south of Wible Road where a patrol car, occupied by Officer Jeremiah Bridges, had stopped in the slow lane with its emergency lights flashing to divert...
The three people who were killed early Saturday morning in a head-on crash on Highway 65 south of Porterville have been identified as Maria Rodriguez DePicar, 52, and Delores Morales, 40, both of Bakersfield, and Armando Cano, 28, of Lamont.
The two women were in a 1994 Chevy driven by Nancy A. Rodriguez, 31, of Bakersfield, that crossed over into the northbound lane where it struck a 2002 Ford driven by Luz M. Carillo, 34, of Bakersfield, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The man was...
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SHAWANDA RAY F BAKERSFIELD CA 93304 B 5/6/09 PC 243(A) KCS
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 7, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Suspicious Circumstances
On 06-07-2009 at 1215 hours, Bakersfield Police Officers contacted two 11 years olds
Witnessed what they believed to be an abduction from Weston Park, 9215 Golden Wheat
Drive Bakersfield California, They advised an Eastern Indian...
Traffic fatality on Wilson and Wible Road has been 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 reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S...
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[Note: The release indicates three people died in this accident, yet only lists two as fatal injuries]
Bakersfield, CA: At 2:23 AM, on June 7, 2009, Kern County Fire Department crews responded to, and controlled a vehicles-and-building fire, at 8665 South Union, in Bakersfield. Battalion 4 crews, assisted by Bakersfield Fire Department crews, extinguished the fire and stabilized the incident at 0325. Two engine company crews and one truck company crew, staffed with 12 persons, confined the fire to a refuse disposal vehicle, several utility vehicles and the area of origin within the...
Traffic fatality at Wilson Road & Wible Road intersection in Bakersfield
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....
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
June 6, 2009
Injury Accident.
At 1928 hours, Bakersfield police officers responded to a single vehicle injury accident at Brimhall Rd. and Calloway Dr. As Fire and Police emergency units arrived the vehicle was found to be fully engulfed in flames.
Investigation revealed the vehicle was a 1997 Mitsubishi 4 door. This vehicle was eastbound on Brimhall Rd at a high rate of speed and the driver...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
June 7, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FATAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
Shortly after 4:00 AM this morning, Bakersfield Police Officers responded to a traffic
accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of Wilson Road and Wible Road.
Investigation revealed that a 1999 Mercedes C230, traveling...
Reporters rarely get to see people react to their stories.
Crime reporter and author Edna Buchanan has said the all-time great reaction to a good news story is a man yelling out to his wife, "My God, Martha, did you see this?"
The story in today's paper about how 4-year-old Angelo Mendoza, who police reported was blinded when his father allegedly maimed his eyes, has regained his sight produced audible reactions in the newsroom.
Mostly it was a sudden inhalation of air followed...
Thomas Gottwald sentencing.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, June 05, 2009
Time: 4:00:08 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details: On June 5, 2009, Thomas Gottwald was in Superior Court where he was sentenced for his involvement in a criminal investigation regarding fraudulent Worker’s Compensation claims. Gottwald has been sentenced to 120 days in the...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, June 5, 2009
Missing Person at Risk
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
locating a missing adult at risk. He is identified as:
James Leroy Vanstevens (63), white male, 5’10, 160, bald, hazel
eyes, last seen wearing a teal green t-shirt and blue jeans.
Vanstevens was last seen on 6/4/09, at approximately 3:15...
CHP NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2009 &nb sp; 09-10
CHEATERS NEVER WIN
(Sacramento) In 2004, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) invited Californians to join the fight against out-of-state registration. Now, five years later, the CHP’s “CHEATERS” (Californians Help Eliminate All The Evasive Registration Scofflaws) program has helped return more than $4 million to its...
TMZ is reporting that Phil Spector, the music producer turned convicted murderer is heading our way.
Apparently he'll be spending his time behind bars -- at least the first six months or so -- at North Kern State Prison in Delano.
From the TMZ story:
Spector was chained up at his waist, legs and wrists and loaded onto a "hidden transport vehicle" -- which will take him from his old cell in Downtown L.A. to his new temporary home -- North Kern State Prison, which is right...
Hit and Run With Injury- Parole Violation Arrests.
At 1309 hours, Parole agents with the State of California Department of Corrections were at the apartment complex at 2601 S. Real Road when they observed a parolee riding in a gray 90’s Honda being operated recklessly. The driver of the Honda failed to stop and collided with the large wrought iron gate at the front driveway. The Honda continued out onto S. Real Road and collided with light blue Ford Explorer traveling southbound....
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JOSE MORGA M EARLIMART CA 93219 H 4/6/09 US C T8SEC1USC ICEXX KCS FARM LABOR
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A Delano man was involved in a fatal wreck Wednesday morning just north of the county line, in rural Tulare County.
Driving a minivan, Jose Luis Naravaez was heading south towards Delano on Road 144 around 10 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. A 44-year-old Earlimart woman was heading north and took her attention off the road to check on her 11-month-old grandson, who was in the back seat. Her car drifted into oncoming traffic and slammed into Naravaez's minivan.
The woman,...
Additional victims of fatal 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: Laraya Moore & Demond...
Two men armed with handguns robbed the Subway Sandwich Store, 710 Oak Street, Wednesday at 10:07 p.m., Bakersfield police reported.
An employee opened the rear door while preparing to close when the two men entered the store demanding money. The employee was forced to open the safe and register. He gave he robbers and undisclosed amount of money.
The suspects are described as:
Black male, 16 to 18 years old, 5-foot-8 to 5-foot-9, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatchirt, black ski...
Date: Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Time: 6:17:57 PM
Details:
On 6-3-2009, at approximately 2:00 PM, Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violator Unit, served a search warrant at the California Compassionate Cooperative located at 200 North Chester Avenue, in Oildale. Deputies seized approximately four pounds of Marijuana from a safe in the business. In addition, 299 individually labeled pill bottles were...
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JOAQUIN AMARO M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 3/6/09 US C TITLE 8 KCS FIELD LABORER
SERGIO RESENDIZ M LOS...
Cottonwood Creek, CA - Tuesday June 3rd, 2009 at approximately 10:32 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a grassfire approximately 5 miles north of Hwy 58 at General Beale Rd. Approximately 40 firefighters are responding to the incident.
Upon arrival, crews faced approximately 1/2 acre burning at a moderate rate of spread in grass and heavy brush. This was started by a lightening strike.
Crews are working to contain the blaze with hose lines from...
Please find attached information with regards to the "reverse 911" notification system. We would like to encourage every resident and property owner to register.
To: All Media
KERN COUNTY IMPLEMENTS: ReadyKern
Residents and Businesses Can Sign Up to Receive Critical Alerts During Disasters
KERN COUNTY, CA - June 3, 2009 - The County of Kern will begin using ReadyKern, an emergency notification system to communicate with Kern County...
CHP NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2009
Media Advisory
CHP “Start Smart” Program
Excellent turnout! The first of four classes this summer was held on the 26th of May and the second was last night, the 2nd of June. The first class had 20 participants and...
Oildale, CA – Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 at 8:15 P.M., a call was received
by the Kern County Fire Department for a shed fire in the backyard of a
vacant home in the 700 block of Lincoln Street. Approximately 17 Kern
County Firefighters responded to the incident.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a shed fire fully involved, exposing
the vacant home and a occupied apartment complex. The first crews on
scene aggressively attacked the fire preventing it from spreading to the...
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JOSE GONZALES M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 2/6/09 PC 243(E) (1PC 594(B)(2 KCS TIRES
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On 6/02/09 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 in traffic court, drove away without a valid driver’s license. It should be
noted that all of these individuals were unlicensed when they arrived at court.
Their...
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a burglary at the 3-D
Arcade, 3000 Mall View Road.
On 4/28/09 the suspect was captured on video surveillance using a key to open
and taken money from a token machine inside the arcade. The incident occurred
while the arcade was open for business.
The suspect is described as a:
white or hispanic male, 18-21, 6’0”, 170,...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Details:Over the past several weeks the Kern County Sheriff’s Office has been working the beginning of this year’s illegal Marijuana growing season. In the past three weeks there has been three illegal Marijuana gardens located and seized off of the area east of highway 223 between highway 58 and east of the City of Arvin. These...
A mother and three children tumbled down the Kern River Canyon Monday evening just east of the Bakersfield city limits, but they escaped with minor to moderate injuries, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Kimberly Krowell, 42, was driving a 2005 Kia east on Highway 178 when she drove off the north edge of the roadway and down a hillside of rocks, officers said.
She and 1-year-old Hanna Middleton suffered moderate injuries in the 7:30 p.m. crash, officers said. The baby was airlifted to...
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HENRIQUE ROSALES M BAKERSFIELD CA 93304 H 1/6/09 PC 12021(A)PC 12094 KCS
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A reported racially motivated assault Saturday by the Kern River has left four people injured, the most serious being a broken arm, Kern County sheriff's deputies reported Monday.
Three Hispanic men and a white man were injured in the attack which began with words and ended with hitting, kicking and assaults with broken bottles, Senior Deputy Michael Whorf said.
Four suspects were arrested on charges of hate crimes, assault with a deadly weapon and gang participation, deputies said.
The...
Traffic Fatality on State Highway 184 south of Herring Road
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: Nayeli Guadalupe...
So the FBI released it's annual batch of crime stats that shows trends in major crimes in all cities with more than 100,000 people.
These numbers -- which tally all crime in 2008 -- aren't a huge shocker since the Bakersfield Police dropped them on us back in January.
Basically the number of crimes in Bakersfield is up 1.2 percent over the previous year. That includes jumps in both violent and property crime.
But when you factor in population growth, the crime rate actually declined from...
On 5/31/09 at 10:15 p.m., a Kern County Sheriff Deputy from the McFarland Substation saw a white Acura Legend that evaded him. The car matched the description of a vehicle driven by thirty-seven year old JOHN HENRY LOPEZ, of McFarland. LOPEZ was wanted on a felony warrant for armed robbery, assault, and burglary, in court case DF009360A
Moments later the deputy located the Acura in the 200 block of Brentwood Court, parked in a driveway. The deputy saw LOPEZ run from the...
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JESSE COVARRUBIAS M DELANO CA 93215 H 29/05/2009 PC 1203.2(A KCS LABOR
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