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On Friday morning, deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violator Unit served a search warrant near Cane Creek, West of Wofford Heights, on U.S. Forest Service property. The Deputies were assisted by a U.S. Forest Agent, two Special Agents of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and Deputies assigned to the KCSO Gang Suppression Special Investigation Unit. The Deputies and Agents located a large Marijuana garden divided into several small...
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in
locating the following person wanted for credit card forgery, burglary,
fraud, and identity theft:
Jevons C. W. Lee, Asian male, 35 years old
5’10” tall, 150 pounds, black hair, brown eyes
Lee operates a late 1990s light colored 4 door sedan (possibly a Toyota)
Anyone with information about Lee’s whereabouts is encouraged to call
Detective Todd Dickson at 326-3511.
MOJAVE – CA, FRIDAY July 31ST 2009 at approximately 9:23 A.M., a call
was received by
the Kern County Fire Department, for a reported chemical cylinder
explosion and
chemical leak at 1600 Block of Purdy, at Tri-Cal in Mojave.
6 Kern County Firefighters responded to the incident assisted by
Kern County Environmental Health Agency and a private ambulance
company.
Upon arrival, crews were informed by site personnel that a 56 year old
male had been
exposed to hazardous chemicals,...
The Bakersfield Police Department arrested a Bakersfield man early Friday in connection with the armed robberies of five area businesses.
At 2:30 a.m., police picked up Justin Gregory Collins, 22, of Bakersfield for his suspected involvement in the following robberies:
— Taco Fresco, 1431 California Avenue on 7/14/09.
— Circle K, 5634 Stine Road on 7/16/09.
— Radio Shack, 2695 Mt. Vernon Avenue on 7/16/09.
— Stockdale Liquors, 3808 Stockdale Highway on 7/19/09....
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the publics help in identifying
suspects wanted for business burglary.
On 06/01/09, at about 4:45 a.m., two suspects forced entry into the UK Dollar
Store at 1626 Beale Avenue and removed money/cigarettes. The suspects were
caught on surveillance video. Still photos of the suspects are attached.
The suspects are two Black males, 17-20 years old, 5'6”- 5'8” tall; slim builds,
wearing dark clothing, baseball caps and gloves....
CHP “Start Smart” Program
WOW!! Do to the overwhelming response by the public to the Start Smart Program, the class scheduled for August 4th is FULL. I have opened two additional classes for September 8th and October 6th. The classes will be held at the 420 Club located at 3910 Alfred Harrell Hwy at 6 P.M. This is a free class and at least one parent/guardian must attend with his or her child. Those interested in attending the class can sign up at...
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SKYLER HAMPTON M BUTTONWILLOW CA 93206 W 30/07/2009 PC 647(F) KCS LABOR
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A 58-year-old Weldon man was killed with a critical head wound in a freak accident Thursday on Highway 178 west of Mountain Mesa, the California Highway Patrol reported.
John Paul Hamon was driving a 1995 Ford Explorer west on the Highway near Yankee Canyon Road when one of three 2X4 boards slipped off the roof of an eastbound vehicle and crashed through his windshield, the CHP said.
The boards had been tied to the roof of a 1990 Ford Bronco driven by Michael Carl Rapport, 63, of Lake...
Details:The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with an investigation of a rape that occurred at Hart Park. The victim, a white adult woman, told deputies that on July 12, 2009 at approximately 7:00 P.M. she was carried from the parking lot near the area of the old ranger station at Hart Park to a dark colored truck by a Hispanic male adult. The victim told deputies the suspect drove her to an unknown area within the park where she was...
A 26-year-old male was shot in the chest Thursday during a family dispute.
The incident took place at 4109 De Ette Ave. at about 4:30 p.m., said Kern County Sheriff spokesman Michael Whorf. The man was taken to Kern Medical Center in critical condition.
Whorf said the shooter was a family member of the victim, though he didn’t know the exact relationship between the two.
UPDATE: Joshua Zachary Smith, 27, died from his wounds. Deputies arrested the victim's father, Thomas...
The Kern Valley Sun has a very detailed story about the pack of dogs in Weldon that attacked and killed a miniature pony. Lots of reporting here.
The horse and the dogs were owned by the same people, who have apparently been the subject of complaints in the area. The attack happened in early July and was witnessed by neighbors who took photos of the gruesome scene.
County animal control has been to the property and taken away several dogs, leaving the owners with six dogs and some...
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BENJAMIN PENA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 30/07/2009 USC TITLE8S KCS LABOR
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On Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 1337 hrs. (1:37 p.m. PST) the Bakersfield and Kern County Fire
Departments responded to a 2nd alarm apartment fire in the 4200 block of Columbus St.; consisting of 6 Engines, 2 Trucks, 2 Light Engines, 3
Battalion Commanders, 2 Deputy Commanders and various support units. An exterior fire spread via palm
trees and brush up a two story apartment complex. Fire quickly entered two of the apartments and the attic
of one 15 unit apartment complex. The...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
BAKERSFIELD - CA, WEDNESDAY July 29th 2009 at approximately 6:45 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department, for a possible chemical leak at 21100 Stockdale Highway west of Bakersfield. 18 Kern County Firefighters responded to the incident assisted by Kern County Environmental Health Agency.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with approximately 18 people working at Inergy, a liquid petroleum gas company. 3 of the workers were...
Body Discovered In Kern River 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 NAME: William Mike...
P and M Market Robbery
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 9:44:41 PM
Department Contact: Lt. J.R.Rodriguez
On Tuesday, about 8:06 p.m., the P and M Mini Market at 624 Morning Drive was robbed at gun point.
The employees of the business told deputies, a male with a blacked colored t-shirt over his face entered the market and was armed with a...
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NOEL MORALES M OXNARD CA 93036 H 28/07/2009 PC 459 PC 1203.2(A KCS
EDWARD HYDE ...
Deputies seize 2829 Marijuana plants from partially harvested grow
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Time: 5:26:10 PM
Department Contact: Michael Bonsness
Phone:
Details:
On the morning of 7-28-2009, Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violator Unit served a search warrant at Cottonwood Creek...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 1225 hrs (12:25 p.m. PST) a re-enforced 1st alarm response by the Bakersfield FIRE Department consisting of: 3 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 Battalion Chief, and various support units. The first arriving engine company reported light smoke emitting from a residence in the 600 block of Cannon Street. An adult male was attempting to extinguish the fire using a garden hose. Firefighters advanced a quick attack line into a bedroom and stopped the advance of the fire. Smoke...
Bear Valley Police Department
******** PRESS RELEASE ********
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 28, 2009)
After a lengthy investigation, the Bear Valley Police Department is announcing the arrest of ROBERT CHARLES ODENTHAL, 55, of Tehachapi. ODENTHAL was arrested per a warrant issued by the Kern County D.A. for multiple charges of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, Lewd Acts with a Child under 14, and Child Abuse after same conviction.
The investigation, which began early in the...
BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
The recent tragic death of an eight month old baby in a home without a working
SMOKE DETECTOR highlights the need for increased Public Awareness; the Bakersfield
FIRE Department seeks media support in promoting the use and maintenance of Smoke Detectors in every Bakersfield Home.
During the past 24 hours eighteen residents of Bakersfield, in four different house fires have fled...
Department of Justice
Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
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FOR IMMEDIATE...
This should get us all caught up on crime maps. As usual, these crimes only include those within the city limits. Want to see what's happening in Oildale? Rosedale? Southeast Bakersfield? Call Sheriff Donny Youngblood and tell him to hook us up with the stats!
CHP “Start Smart” Program
We’ve had a total of three Start Smart Classes this summer with an excellent turnout. The level of participation goes to show that parents and teens are concerned about the safety of our young people and truly want to do something about reducing the number of teen related injuries and deaths attributed to poor choices behind the wheel.
Start Smart is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed drivers understand the...
Body discovered in the Kern River near Kern River Golf Course
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: ...
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ANDREW ESPINOZA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 27/07/2009 HS 11550(A) KCS
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Sheriff's Search and Rescue recovering a body from the river.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, July 27, 2009
Time: 3:34:39 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details: Members of the Kern County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team are recovering a body from the Kern river. The team is working near the overflow parking lot in the area of the Kern River Golf Course...
These are the crimes in the city of Bakersfield (sorry, no county areas) for the week of July 13-19.
Name release of motorcyle accident victim from Buttonwillow Raceway Park on 07/26/2009
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
DECEDENT'S NAME: Robbie Frank Collins CASE #: C01455-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Madera, CA ; AGE: 69 years
TYPE OF CASE: Single Vehicle Motorcycle Accident
DATE OF INCIDENT:...
On July 25, 2009, at approximately 2330 hours, the CHP Street Racing Task Force thwarted an illegal street race occurring on Garces Hwy west of SR-43 (Enos Lane). The Task Force responded and observed vehicles racing westbound on Garces Hwy. Both the north and south shoulders were lined with vehicles and pedestrians. Officers estimated 250 to 300 people were present. Officers blocked the exits and proceeded to arrest 163 individuals for 23109 (b) VC (Aid or Abet in an...
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DAVID BAILEY M LOS ANGELES CA 90018 B 26/07/2009 PC 626.10(A KCS LABORER
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SANTOS MORELES M DELANO CA 93215 H 25/07/2009 US C TITLE8S KCS LABOR
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JAURI LOPEZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 24/07/2009 USC TITLE 8 KCS LABORER
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Name release for residential fire
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: Evelyn...
Human Skeletal Remains discovered in the Sand Canyon area of Tehachapi on 07/25/2009
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...
Click on blue box to download fire department's PDF regarding Sunday's fatal fire.
Click on the blue box to download a 1-page PDF of the CHP report
Name release of victim from the industrial accident at 12850 Allen Lane on 07/25/2009
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...
Human Remains in Sand Canyon
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Time: 10:11:12 PM
Department Contact: Watch Commander
Phone:
Details: Early this afternoon, a male subject and his family were exploring the area of Sand Canyon, south of Pertoria Av. While they were hiking in the area, they came across what appeared to be a...
Bakersfield Police Department
NEW RELEASE
GUNSHOT VICTIM
On 7/24/09, at about 1100, hours officers of the Bakersfield Police were dispatched to
13908 San Lazaro St. regarding a gunshot victim. Patrol officers located inside the
residence a 15 year old male juvenile deceased from a gunshot wound.
At this time, it appears the 15 year old retrieved a key to the secured handgun without his
parent’s knowledge and inadvertently discharged the gun. The round struck the 15 year...
Josh Robertson stopped breathing and died Thursday evening after the plug on his life support was removed, his family confirmed.
Robertson, 27, had been in Mercy Southwest Hospital since an early Friday morning fight with three or four men believed to be Cal State Bakersfield wrestlers.
His family gave permission for all of his organs to be donated to help save the lives of others.
No arrests have been made in the case that is still under investigation by Bakersfield police. Reports will...
Fatal Shooting that occurred on 07/23/2009
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: Andrea Plaza-Santacruz & Angel...
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JUAN BRAVO M WASCO CA 93280 H 23/07/2009 PC 647(F) KCS NA
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Redwood Springs homicide investigation.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Time: 7:04:24 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details: On July 23, 2009, at about 3:50 P.M., Deputies responded to 15023 Redwood Springs for a report of a shooting that had just occurred. Deputies arrived and located an adult female inside the residence suffering from...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, July 23, 2009
On 7/22/09, at 10:10 p.m., Bakersfield Police arrested Richard James Berkowitz
for kidnap for the purpose of rape and numerous sexual assault charges. The
offense occurred on Monday, July 21, 2009, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
The victim was a 14 year old female, not known to Berkowitz, who was
intoxicated and who had passed out near the intersection of...
PIUTE MOUNTAINS FOREST ORDER IN EFFECT
LAKE ISABELLA, CA ... Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Tina
Terrell has issued a Forest Order prohibiting the
possession of or using a motor vehicle off national Forest
System roads within the Piute area. Forest order 09-04 has
been put into place to prevent resource damage in the Piute
area. This Forest Order will remain in effect through May
1, 2010. The boundary of the Piute Area covered under this
order incorporates the Piute Fire...
Six (6) people arrested during drug raid
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Time: 12:13:10 PM
Details:
On 7-21-09 at 4:21 pm, deputies from Metro Patrol and the Gang unit served a narcotics search warrant at 909 Butler Road in Bakersfield. Six (6) people were arrested after 30 grams of methamphetamine, 5 XTC pills, and a marijuana cigarette were...
A 51-year-old Bakersfield man was killed along Highway 99 Wednesday evening when his car drifted off the road and overturned in the median.
The name of the man was not immediately released by the California Highway Patrol. The wreck took place around 5:30 p.m. south of Sandrini road, while the man was heading north.
Also in the car were Albida Alam, 50, Nayab Alam, 14, and Arbab Alam, 9. The passengers suffered only minor injuries.
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RICARDO AGUILAR M BAKERSFIELD CA 93313 H 22/07/2009 PC 476A(A) KCS LABOR
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Editor: Here's our news story so far
Apparent river drowning
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.
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Felony charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, drunken driving and hit and run have been filed against Bakersfield man in a South Union Avenue crash that killed a popular bicyclist.
Douglas Kaiser, 67, is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges July 29 in Kern County Superior Court.
The charges stem from the June 29 death of 55-year-old Alton Saceaux, who was struck from behind as he was riding a bicycle on South Union Avenue near Kaiser Lane.
Kaiser has been free...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
On 7/22/09, at about 12:04 p.m., a man who was jogging along the south side of
the Kern River, approximately 200 feet east of Manor Street, observed a dead
body floating in the river. The man called 911 and used a stick to guide the body
to the rivers edge and awaited police and fire personnel.
The body is that of a Caucasian male. Kern County...
Update on Pioneer Drive homicide.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Time: 3:33:29 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:Kern County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives, with the assistance of our Special Operations Group (S.O.G.) developed leads and worked throughout the night on the homicide that occurred on Pioneer Drive.
During the...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Although on-line reporting is not new to the Bakersfield Police Department, the
service has been improved, expanded, and is easier to use. We accept the
following types of reports on-line: harassing phone calls, court order violations
(child custody orders), theft, vandalism, hit and run (no injuries/suspects), fraud
and financial crimes, identity theft, and lost...
Below is the third homicide this week -- the first was Sunday on South Owens and the second was Monday on Bradshaw Street.
Details:On July 21, 2009, at about 9:25 P.M., Deputies responded to the area of Fairfax Road and Pioneer Drive for a report of a shooting that had just occurred. Deputies arrived and located a Hispanic male adult in the 4700 block of Pioneer Drive suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Kern Medical Center and died....
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JUAN VALDEZ M MCFARLAND CA 93250 H 21/07/2009 PC 4530(A) PC 243.1 PC 69 KCS LABORER
AHSAKI ...
Officials with the Sequoia National Forest have updated us on what has happened with five small fires that were started by lightning in the last few days:
The Church, Taylor and Fish fires are all either out, or will be out today, and in patrol status. All three fires were held to 1/10 to 1/4 of an acre.
In the Sequoia National Forest, the "Church" fire is east of Taylor Meadow, the "Taylor" fire is southeast of Rattlesnake Meadow, and the "Fish" fire is at...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 1454 hrs. (2:54 p.m. PST) a reinforced 1st alarm from the Bakersfield FIRE Department consisting of 3 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 squad, 2 Battalion Commanders, 1 Arson Unit, and various support units responded to a report of structure fire at the 610 block of East 18th Street.
First arriving companies reported heavy smoke and fire emitting from a single family residence. BFD companies suppressed the fire by aggressive interior attack and horizontal...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the publics help in identifying a
robbery suspect.
On 07/16/2009, at about 1:14 A.M., the suspect pictured in the attached video
surveillance photos entered the Circle K at 5634 Stine Road, brandished a
firearm, demanded money from the clerk and then ran.
The suspect is a Black male, 18-20 years old,...
Here's a map of crimes in the city of Bakersfield for July 6-12. Sorry, no county areas. The sheriff's department doesn't give us the info.
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 1939 hrs (7:39 p.m. PST) a re-enforced 1st alarm response was dispatched by the Bakersfield FIRE Department at 1826 Brook St.. Upon arrival of the first BFD company the response was upgraded to a 2nd Alarm consisting of: 6 Engines, 1 Light Engine, 3 Trucks, 3 Battalion Chiefs, and various support units with 27 firefighters.
The first arriving engine company reported heavy smoke and fire emitting from a double-wide mobile home. The fast moving fire had fully...
Name release of homicide victim
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: Michael Deans...
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JAMES CHILDRESS M MOJAVE CA 93501 W 20/07/2009 PC 245(A)(1 KCS LABOR
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Information Brief:
The lightning storm that passed through the Kern Plateau over the past couple of days has resulted in five new fires. We are presently taking suppression action on each of these fires. Three of the five fires are on National Forest lands and two are on Bureau of Land Management lands. Allthe fires are small in size.
On the Sequoia National Forest, the "Church" fire is east of Taylor Meadow, the "Taylor" fire is southeast of Rattlesnake...
Details:On July 19, 2009 at approximately 10:15 P.M., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office and members of the Kern County Fire Department responded to 816 Decatur Street regarding a report of a female who was on fire. Deputies arrived and found Julia Harper, a 46 year old female, in the back yard of the residence. Harper was severely burned on the upper portion of her body. It is believed that Harper had gasoline on her person and was lit on fire.
Harper was...
Details:On July 20, 2009, at about 7:00 A.M, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Major Violators Unit, with assistance of officers from Immigration Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) and Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (C.A.M.P.), located three marijuana grows on private property in a remote area south east of Highway 223 and Highway 58.
Due to the rough terrain and remoteness of the area, the plants were being carried out by a helicopter and dropped at...
For Immediate Release Monday, July 20, 2009
On Friday July 17, 2009, the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement
Detail conducted a DUI / Drivers License Checkpoint in the 2300 block of Mt.
Vernon Ave. between the hours of 5:00 PM and 12:00 AM.
As a result of this enforcement event a total of 2205 vehicles passed through the
checkpoint; 1518 of those vehicles were screened by officers; 92 vehicles were
impounded; 69 motorists were issued citations for unlicensed driver; 23...
HOMICIDE 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: Wayne West...
STREET RACING TASK FORCE
Updated information:
Street racing is a serious problem in Kern County. In an effort to remain proactive, the local Bakersfield CHP Area held a Street Racing Task Force in Kern County on Saturday night, July 18, 2009. At 2338 hours, we responded to the rural area of Zerker Road north of Merced Ave to a citizen’s complaint of multiple cars racing in the area. When we arrived on scene:
-Our Officers made 43 arrests for 23109(b) VC, aiding...
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SAUL SERRANO M PORTERVILLE CA 93256 H 17/07/2009 HS 11377(A)PC 979 KCS LABOR
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RUBEN CHAVEZ M DELANO CA 93215 H 17/07/2009 PC 3056 KCS LABOR
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JOSE GARCIA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 17/07/2009 PC 243(D) KCS LABORER
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Monday morning, about 2:14 a.m., a male reported he was robbed at his residence in the 200 block of Fairfax Road by two suspects armed with shotguns.
The male said the loss consisted of household items, a television and an ATM card. He described the suspects as being a white and a black male, both about 25 -30 years old and each of them wearing dark colored hooded type shirts.
After the robbery the victim said the suspects fled in a white colored Ford...
A 41-year-old tow truck driver, who reportedly struck a California Highway Patrol officer in June and then drove away, turned himself in Sunday night, officers said.
Daniel Fonseca Garcia went to the downtown jail at 9:30 p.m. when he was booked on felony hit and run charges.
He was driving a tow truck on June 6 on northbound Highway 99 just south of Wible Road where a patrol car, occupied by Officer Jeremiah Bridges, had stopped in the low lane to divert traffic around an accident....
On Sunday evening, about 10:07 p.m., a tractor trailer rig was stolen at the Pilot Travel Plaza in Lost Hills.
About 12 minutes later, deputies saw the stolen tractor trailer rig traveling eastbound on Highway 46.
The stolen tractor trailer rig failed to yield to the deputies and a vehicle pursuit began. The pursuit continued eastbound on Highway 46 and then southbound onto Highway 99.
Near this location, three occupants of the stolen tractor trailer rig...
This evening (Sunday), about 9:55 p.m., the Subway Sandwich business located in the 6200 Niles Street was robbed.
The employees of the business told deputies, the suspect in the robbery entered the business and brandished a silver colored handgun.
He then ordered them to the ground and demanded cash. After taking the cash, the suspect fled in an unknown direction from the business.
The suspect was described as being a black male adult,...
Text of Sheriff's Department news release from 4:43 p.m:
S&R Callout, Lower Richbar
Details: INCIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY: S&R callout at Lower Richbar, two subjects in the water, one made it out, the other last seen w/b down the river. 5 Additional subjects stranded on a rock in the river. Units onscene, S&R units are enroute.
Triple 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: Freddie Flores, Juan...
SHAFTER, CA – Sunday, July 19th, 2009 at 1:56 A.M., a call was received
by the Kern County Fire Department for a hanger fire in the 200 block of
Aviation Street at Minter Field Airport in Shafter. Approximately 24
Kern County Firefighters, assisted by 4 firefighters from the state
corrections facility in Wasco, responded to the incident.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with an occupancy of approximately 700
square feet heavily involved in fire within a building...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, July 17, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the communities help in locating
the following suspect wanted in connection with the murder and assault on 7/5/09
in the 200 block of T Street in which Anthony Johnson was killed and four others
were seriously injured:
Laquiria Foreman 15 years old
Police have an arrest warrant for Foreman for one count of murder,...
We get a decent amount of mail from the local jails and prisons here at The Californian. Normally most of it isn't very interesting: folks professing innocence and looking for someone to investigate.
There isn't a lot we can really do for these folks so their letters generally end up in the round file.
But today I got one that was kinda interesting so I thought I would share it.
Charles Trigilio is an inmate at Taft Correctional Institution, a federal prison that tends to have lots...
With the temperatures topping 100 degrees, Bakersfield police are reminding people about the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars.
From the police:
Studies have shown that within 20 minutes the air temperature in a previously air-conditioned small car exposed to the sun on a 95° F day exceeded 122° F inside.
Within 40 minutes the temperature soared to 150° F. Leaving a window slightly opened or cracked did little to prevent the temperature from rising to a...
Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 2010 hrs (8:10 p.m. PST) a re-enforced 1st alarm response from the Bakersfield FIRE Department consisting of 3 Engines, 1 Light Engine, 2 Trucks, 2 Battalion Chiefs, and various support units responded to a report of fire at 2319 South K Street in south Bakersfield. The first arriving engine company reported heavy smoke emitting from a two story home. Vertical ventilation assisted in clearing the home of hot smoke an gases. Interior firefighting crews found a...
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EDUARDO MARTINEZ M DELANO CA 93215 H 16/07/2009 PC 647(H) KCS FARM LABORER
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The story of a 17-year-old runner critically injured over the weekend after being hit by a car during a BPD fundraising event has attracted some national attention in the running community.
(He's doing better now, you're probably happy to know.)
We have a follow-up story for tomorrow's paper with the latest news, including the fact he was wearing headphones at the time of the accident.
Update on Edison homicide.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2009
Time: 1:39:46 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:Kern County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives, with the assistance of the Major Violators Unit, Special Operations Group, and Rural Crimes Detectives developed leads and worked throughout the night on the homicide that occurred...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, July 16, 2009
On 6/28/09, the Bakersfield Police Department was contacted by an adult female
who reported she had been inappropriately touched by an on duty Bakersfield
Police officer on the previous day. The woman indicated she met the officer at a
loud party call he was dispatched to and he subsequently assaulted her. Based
on the information received from the woman, both a...
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MELISSA BLANCHARD F BAKERSFIELD CA 93312 W 15/07/2009 PC 273AB PC 187(A) KCS LABOR
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Double 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: Unknown ...
A Bakersfield motorcycle rider was clinging to life Wednesday afternoon after he slammed into the back of a stopped vehicle at 60 mph and caught on fire, police said.
Andrew Smith, 26, was heading west on Truxtun Extension just before 8:30 a.m. when he hit the back of the pickup. Police said Smith may have been trying to change lanes or weave through traffic, which was stopped west of Mohawk.
“He didn’t try to slow down. There were no skid marks,” said Det. Mary DeGeare....
Shooting in the 12000 block of Edison Highway.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Time: 5:18:35 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On July 15, 2009, at about 3:20 P.M., Deputies responded to 12311 Edison Highway for a report of a shooting that had just occurred. Deputies arrived a found four Hispanic male adults inside the...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release:
On July 10th 2009 the Kern County Fire Department responded to a wildland fire within the urban interface area in Weldon, near Lake Isabella. This fire threatened several structures, however, was contained at 24 acres without any damage.
KCFD Arson Investigators arrived on scene and were advised from eye witness accounts of a person of interest. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of a 17 year old juvenile. It has subsequently been...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release:
HART FLAT- CA, Today Wednesday JULY 15th 2009 at approximately 8:30
A.M., Kern County Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the area
of Hwy 58 between the Caliente cut off and Hart Flat. Approximately of
100 firefighters fought the fire including assistance from Bureau of
Land Management. CHP provided a safety corridor on the highway.
Upon arrival crews were faced with a developing fire which was terrain
driven towards structures in...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
1601 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
(661) 326-3815
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2009
On Friday, July 17, 2009, 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 in an effort to reduce the number of persons injured or killed each year in DUI related collisions, as well as insuring...
A motorcycle wreck will keep Truxtun Extension closed into the lunch hour, police say.
The motorcycle's rider slammed into the back of a vehicle just west of Mohawk around 8:22 a.m. He was going 60 mph when he hit a patch of stopped cars. He may have been trying to change lanes to get around the stopped cars, because he didn't make any effort to stop, police said.
"There were no skid marks," said Det. Mary DeGeare.
The force of the crash ruptured the gas tank and set the rider on...
Deputies Locate and Eradicate Marijuana Garden
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Time: 9:18:21 AM
Department Contact: PIO
Phone:
Details: On Tuesday, July14th, personnel from the Major Violators Unit and the Special Operations Unit found several small plots of cultivated marijuana. They eradicated the 3,078 marijuana plants in the Bear Creek area...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 0431 hrs (4:31 a.m. PST) a re-enforced 1st alarm response from the Bakersfield FIRE Department consisting of 3 Engines, 1 Light Engine, 2 Trucks, 3 Battalion Chiefs, and various support units responded to a report of two houses on fire in southwest Bakersfield on New Haven Ct. The first arriving engine company reported fire involving two homes and smoke emitting from the attic in one house. A quick attack stopped the fire that had started...
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JESUS VASQUEZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 14/07/2009 PC 148(A)(1PC 647(F) KCS COOK
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Wasco Kmart employee thefts result in 5 felony arrests & recovered stolen property.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Time: 12:09:16 PM
Department Contact: Sgt. Bryan Armendariz
Details: On 7/10/09, Kern County Sheriff's Office Deputies from the Wasco City Substation were contacted by Wasco Kmart Security personnel who reported one of their store...
KBAK is reporting that the 13-month-old boy who nearly drowned over the weekend has died.
The family apparently confirmed that the child died sometime after the Saturday morning accident.
Here is the original press release:
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
Bakersfield, CA: At 10:14 AM, on July 11, 2009, Kern County Fire
Department crews responded to assist a reported drowning victim at a
home in the 7200 block of Etter Street. Upon arrival, crews located and
assessed...
This is well out of our area of coverage, but when an deputy is shot its big news — and he was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call.
That was just the kind of call that Deputy Thomas Moore was responding to in December when he was shot in the face with a shotgun.
We even did a full story about how law enforcement consider domestic calls to be some of the most dangerous they receive. It seems to have been eaten by the web, but here's the full text.
Domestic disputes...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
On 7/14/09, at about 9:00 a.m., Bakersfield Police Officer Jerry Whisenhunt
was involved in a traffic accident while operating his police motor.
Senior Officer Whisenhunt was traveling north on L Street approaching 20th
Street when Isabel Rodriguez 20, who was driving a 2008 Ford Escape SUV,
entered the intersection directly in the officer’s path. ...
Victor Street Homicide
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Time: 3:04:14 AM
Department Contact: PIO
Phone:
Details: On July 13th, at approximately 1954 hours, Kern County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a victim of a stabbing at the apartment complex at 6200 Victor St. in Bakersfield. When deputies arrived, they found Luis Ayala, a 41 year old...
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VICTOR ARMILLA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 13/07/2009 VC 14601.1( KCS MECHANIC
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CHP NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10,2009
SACRAMENTO - Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for young adults ages 15 to 20 nationwide. California accounts for 10 percent of those traffic fatalities. In an effort to save lives, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is planning to educate and motivate young drivers and passengers to always buckle up by implementing the "No Belt, No Brains" grant-funded campaign.
"Educating our youth is extremely...
Bakersfield Fire Department
PreliminaryFIREWORKS enforcement totals for: July 3, 4 & 5, 2009.
The following preliminary statistics represent Bakersfield Fire/Police Fireworks Task Force
enforcement related activities within the City of Bakersfield on July 4 & July 5, 2009:
July 4: (7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.)
12 Fireworks Enforcement Teams deployed
2 Arson Units deployed
187 responses
27 citations
2 arrests
1,000 lbs of illegal fireworks confiscated
July 5: (7:00...
Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PORTERVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO 17.5 YEARS IMPRISONMENT FOR PRODUCING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
FRESNO, Calif.—Acting United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced that VICTOR ISREAL MARTINEZ, 30, of Porterville, California, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Anthony W. Ishii for his conviction for one count of sexual exploitation of a minor by production of images...
Name release of MVA victim from Stockdale Highway and California Avenue on 07/12/2009
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...
Assault Victims
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009
Time: 9:51:35 PM
Department Contact: Lt. J.R. Rodriguez
This afternoon, at 4:45 p.m., deputies were sent to the 9500 block of Cerro Drive. This was in regards to a reported stabbing victim.
On arrival of the deputies, they located two adult males who had been assaulted. The victims told the...
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JULIAN SALAZAR M STOCKTON CA 95209 H 13/07/2009 US C TITLE 8S KCS ...
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JOHALMO ROBLES M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 11/7/09 USC TITLE8S KCS LABORER
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 12, 2009
On Sunday July 12, 2009 at about 1107 hrs. Officers of the Bakersfield Police Department responded to an injury collision at the intersection of Stockdale Hwy. and New Stine Rd.
Investigation revealed a gold Honda/Accord traveling westbound on Stockdale Hwy. made an unlawful southbound turn onto New Stine Rd. turning directly into the path...
Editor's note: The injured minor's name isn't included so we don't have a way to check on his condition. (Link to earlier post was inserted by us, by the way, not the BPD.)
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
July 12, 2009
On Saturday July 11, 2009 at about 9:16 PM Officers of the Bakersfield Police Department responded to an injury accident in the 200 Blk of Calloway Dr. involving a vehicle vs. pedestrian.
Investigation revealed a 17 year...
The Bakersfield Police Department is preparing a press release (we'll post it when it's available), but Lt. Rene Chow did confirm a runner was hit by a car during Saturday night's event.
The man, whose age and name were not available, had major injuries and was in critical condition, Chow said. The 8th annual fun run, held at the Park at River Walk, benefits the police department's K9 unit.
Our own Zach Ewing was taking part in the run and may have been close behind the participant....
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
Bakersfield, CA: At 10:14 AM, on July 11, 2009, Kern County Fire
Department crews responded to assist a reported drowning victim at a
home in the 7200 block of Etter Street. Upon arrival, crews located and
assessed the 13 month old male victim of a near drowning, and relieved
his mother, who was performing CPR. The Engine 61 crew, assisted by Hall
Ambulance personnel, continued CPR, with both crews cooperating to
initiate and continue advanced...
Location:
Johnsondale, CA
Air 5 Rescue This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009 Time: 1:21:42 PM Department Contact: Watch Commander On 07-10-09 at approx. 1800 hrs the Kern County Sheriff’s Office rescue helicopter Air-5 was requested by Tulare county officials to launch for a rescue in a remote campsite in the Johnsondale area of the Kern River, approximately 20 miles north of...
18 year old female assaults 3 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: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Time: 12:15:22 PM
Department Contact: Sgt.Otis Whinery
Details: On 7-11-09 at 1030 hours deputies were dispatched to 5053 North Hills Dr. for a reported stabbing. Deputies spoke to Ty Eatmon, 20 years old of Bakersfield who reported he was in an argument with his live-in...
Kern County Sheriff's Office search warrant results in 9400 Marijuana plants seized
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, July 10, 2009
Time: 7:01:28 PM
Department Contact: Michael Bonsness
Phone:
Details:
Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violator unit executed a search warrant on private property in a...
Homicide on Lynwood Street
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Time: 8:08:58 AM
Department Contact: Watch Commander
Phone:
Details: At 0226 hours, Deputies were dispatched to a shots fired call in the area of Lynwood Street and Franklin Avenue. Upon arrival, Deputies located the victim, in the middle of the street, in the 2300 block of Lynwood. The...
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CARLOS TRUJILLO M DELANO CA 93215 H 10/7/09 PC 460(B) KCS LABORER
...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, July 10, 2009
On 7/10/09, 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 between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 pm.
The purpose of the operation was to apprehend those individuals who appeared
in...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday July 10, 2009
In May of this year detectives of the Bakersfield Police Department Narcotics unit in conjunction
with the local office of the DEA opened an investigation (OCDETF) into the distribution of
methamphetamine and cocaine by a group of individuals in the Bakersfield area. The
investigation revealed that this group was using modified Nissan Frontier pickup trucks to...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, July 10, 2009
On -7-8-09 officers of the Bakersfield Police Department conducted a traffic stop
on Edward Jelte Bosma, a 67 year old male from British Columbia, Canada.
During the course of the traffic stop officers requested the assistance of the
Narcotics K-9 with the Kern County Probation Department. While searching the
vehicle, officers discovered that the gas tank on the...
Press releases from the Shafter PD:
On July 9th, 2009, at 12:00 P.M. John Paul Torrez surrendered himself to law enforcement at the Shafter Courthouse. Torrez’s surrender occurred immediately after the completion of a preliminary hearing for his step-brother, Nathaniel Cantu Jr., who was held to answer on all counts regarding this same crime.
The Shafter Police Department would like to thank all the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.
...
The Delano woman wanted on a $200,000 bench warrant has turned herself in, say Bakersfield police. She showed up at the Kern County Jail on Thursday just before 3 p.m.
Here is the original release about her case. (Detectives have been tightlipped about who she worked for and how much she stole.)
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE...
CUMMINGS VALLEY– CA, Friday July10th 2009 at approximately 8:13 A.M., a
call was received by the Kern County Fire Department, for the report of
a chemical over spray, on to farm workers in a field at the junction of
Highline Rd and Pellisier Rd in Cummings Valley. 18 Kern County
Firefighters responded to the incident assisted by Kern County
Environmental Health Department, Stallion Springs Police Department and
CHP.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with approximately 12 farm...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fire Spread Stops in the Golden Trout Wilderness
SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST,...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, July 10, 2009
On 7/9/09, at 8:35 a.m., Bakersfield Police arrested Manuel Valles Polanco 24, of
Bakersfield, for attempted kidnap, annoying a child and resisting arrest.
On 7/8/09, a 15 year old girl reported that at about 7:45 a.m. that morning, she
was walking in the area of Sandra Street and Merrimac Avenue when an
unidentified suspect approached her from behind, picked her up...
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RICKIE MCCLELLAN M AMPTONFIELD VA B 9/7/09 PC DEFENDAN KCS CLERICAL
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
locating a suspect wanted for multiple warrants for burglary, petty theft and
assault.
Mark Anthony Martinez 49
5’10” 225 pounds brown hair brown eyes
Martinez has been identified as a being responsible for routinely stealing alcohol
from various...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
ROSAMOND, CA - Thursday July 9th 2009 at approximately 11:13 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for the report of a fire in the gym of the Tropico Middle School, in Rosamond. Approximately 8 Kern County Firefighters arrived on scene. Assistance also arrived from Los Angeles County Fire Department and Edwards Air Force Base. Total 18 firefighters.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with a developing fire...
A 56-year-old Los Angles man swerved into the path of a semi-truck early Thursday morning on Highway 46 where the man was killed, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Thomas William Corell was driving a 2008 BMW 550i at 2:05 a.m. when for unknown reasons he went from the westbound land into the eastbound lane and collided head on with a tractor-trailer rig, officers said.
The crash happened east of Kecks Road. The truck driver, Miaden Krmpotic, 45, of Waterloo, Ontario, was not injured.
On 7-08-2009, at approximately 0600 hours, Deputies assigned to the Kern County Major Violators Unit served a search warrant at a remote location on Rankin Ranch in Eastern Kern County. Upon arrival at the location, Deputies encountered five suspects. Two suspects were immediately taken into custody and three suspects ran. Two of the fleeing suspects escaped. Deputies pursued the third suspect and utilized a tazer to take him...
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JUAN DIAZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93306 H 8/7/09 PC 647(F) KCS
...
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RAUL GARZA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 6/7/09 PC 212.5 (CPC 186.22(BPC 667 (A) PC 496 (A) KCS LABORER
SERGIO ...
KCSO arrest of burglary suspects
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Time: 4:24:39 PM
Department Contact: Shelly Castaneda
Details: On 07-08-99 at approximately 0422 hours, deputies responded to the Super Mercado La Mina located at 2800 River Boulevard, for a burglary investigation. Upon arrival, deputies discovered unknown subjects had forced...
Name releases on airplane crash victims
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: David Zweigle & Robert...
Release Of Name - Prior Officer Involved Shooting
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: Ruben...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Detective Mary DeGeare
Public Information Officer
For Immediate Release
Monday, June 24, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
locating a felony warrant suspect wanted for forgery, theft, embezzlement and
money laundering.
Norma Martinez
52 years old, 5’3” 155 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes
Resides and or frequents the Delano...
On 07/07/09, at 5:30 p.m., Bakersfield Police arrested Anthony Julio Valenzuela 24 for four
counts of robbery. Valenzuela was responsible for a series of robberies during which he used a
variety of weapons including a firearm for two of the robberies and a stun gun and machete for
the others.
On 7/1/09, a surveillance image of the suspect was provided to the media and through
anonymous tips Valenzuela was identified. Bakersfield Police obtained a search warrant for his
home and...
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 1335 hrs. (1:35 p.m. PST) a reinforced 1st alarm from the Bakersfield FIRE Department consisting of 3 Engines, 2 Trucks, 1 squad, 3 Battalion Commanders, 1 Arson Unit, and various support units responded to a report of structure fire at 615 Columbus Ave. in east Bakersfield. First arriving companies reported heavy smoke and fire emitting from the attic of a single family residence. BFD companies suppressed the fire by aggressive interior attack and roof...
HERE IS THE LATEST. BOMB SCARE OVER.
Update regarding Mt. Vernon and Niles.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Time: 3:43:09 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Phone: 661-303-4592
Details:Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, utilizing an X-ray machine, were able to determine the bag did not contain any...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Detective Mary DeGeare
Public Information Officer
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s
assistance in identifying the two suspects depicted in the attached
photographs. These suspects were responsible for using a stolen credit
card taken in a vehicle burglary on 6/18/09, in the 10 block of Montrose
Street. Several of the...
On 7-6-2009, at about 1500 hours, Officers of the Delano Police Department were dispatched to the 400 block of Alhambra St., in regards to a child not breathing. Upon arrival, police officers and fire department personnel discovered a 2 year old male who had climbed the ladder of an above ground pool and fallen in. Emergency personnel performed CPR on the child and he was transported to Delano Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The case is believed to be...
Victim of 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: Samuelle D....
On 7-7-2009, at about 0015 hours Officers of the Delano Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of Oxford St., in regard to a possible burglary in progress. Upon arrival officers began to search the residence for possible intruders and located an unknown male on the property. The male did not comply with the officers orders and a struggle with the officers ensued. During the course of the altercation, one of the officers discharged his weapon fatally wounding the male...
EAST BAKERSFIELD, CA - Monday July 6th 2009 at approximately 8:25 P.M.,
a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a commercial
structure fire in the 6400 Block of Niles Street in East Bakersfield at
FoodMaxx. Approximately 22 Kern County Firefighters responded to the
incident assisted by Bakersfield City Fire Department and Kern County
Environmental Health.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with a fire in the alley way at the
rear of the structure involving wooden...
The Kern County Fire Department teamed up with the Kern County
Sheriff’s Department in a bid to clamp down on the use of illegal
fireworks in Kern County.
Each Task Force Patrol consisted of 1 Sheriff Deputy and 1 Firefighter.
The public were asked to call a special telephone number to report the
use or suspected use of illegal fireworks. The call center handled all
of these calls when in operation, which assisted in reducing the number
of calls handled by the Emergency...
At about 1900 hours on 7-5-09, the Sheriff's helicopter was patrolling the Kern River and found two subjects stranded on an island east of Lake Ming. Search and Rescue responded and used rafts to retrieve the subjects and bring them safely to shore.
Larry Sanchez and Mark Bond, both 21 years old and from Bakersfield, said they were tubing on the river with several friends. Two of the females in the group fell off their tubes. Sanchez and Bond gave the females their...
A 27-year-old Delano man apparently tried to get away from a California Highway Patrol car Sunday on Enos Lane, but crashed head-on instead, killing two children and a woman in his own vehicle, officers reported.
The driver of a 2002 Lincoln Navigator, Pedro Munoz, suffered moderate injuries in the afternoon crash, and was arrested on three charges of felony vehicular manslaughter while driving drunk, deputies said.
He was arrested in 2007 on drunken driving charges, but they were reduced...
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LEONARDO PEREZ M LAMONT CA 93241 H 4/7/09 PC 647(F) VC 21200.5 KCS LABORER
...
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HARVEY PRITCHARD M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 3/7/09 PC 653.75 PC 4502(A) PC 4502(B) KCS ...
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TILTON TRENT M LOS ANGELES CA 90069 W 3/7/09 PC 460(B) PC 476A(B) PC 476A(B) KCS PROFESSOR
...
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SHANNON GREENFIELD M BAKERSFIELD CA 93304 W 2/7/09 PC 460(B) PC 666 KCS DRIVER
...
Bakersfield, CA – Sunday July 5th, 2009 at approximately 2:00 P.M, Kern
County Fire received a call for a person unconscious after jumping into
the river in the Democrat Springs area along Hwy 178.
Upon arrival, crews hiked down rough terrain to gain access to the
victim. The victim was moved to the shore due to quick actions by Kern
Outfitter rafting guides. The patient was stabilized by firefighters and
Care Ambulance. The patient was then hoisted by Kern...
UPDATE: Enos Lane (aka Highway 43) closed at both Panama and Stockdale now (4:21 pm)
UPDATE 2: This now appears to be a triple fatal (4:32 pm)
UPDATE 3 (6:20 p.m.): Barricades made a "hard closure" at site about 5:40 p.m, expected to last at least 40 minutes, apparently still in effect. Officers trying to get aerial photos. Three victims taken to KMC, two to Mercy, one to Mercy Truxtun. Coroner on scene.
CHP and radio scanner traffic indicates Highway 43, north of...
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Lamont stabbing and arrest.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Saturday, July 04, 2009
Time: 11:59:03 PM
Department Contact: Scott Jelletich
Details: On 7-4-09 at 2006 hours, Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Lamont Substation were contacted by a citizen who told them of a stabbing that had just occurred in the 8200 block of...
Plane Crash
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: Withheld ...
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
On 07/05/09 at about 0034 hours the Bakersfield Police Department’s Communication Center received a call of a possible assault with a firearm near the intersection of First Street and “T” Street. Patrol officers arrived on scene within a minute and located multiple victims of gunshots. The victims had all been attending a family reunion/Independence Day celebration at a residence in the 200 block of “T”...
Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League fundraiser.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, July 02, 2009
Time: 2:48:23 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:This Saturday, July 4th is the Lake Isabella 1st Annual Classic Car Show, Presented by Buddy's Hot Rod Shop. All proceeds will benefit the Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League. We have several vendors,...
A man arrested in a domestic violence case early Thursday morning suddenly stopped breathing after being Tasered and bit by a sheriff's dog, deputies reported.
Handcuffs were removed from the man, and attempts were made to save his life, but he died a short time later at Kern Medical Center, deputies said.
The incident happened at about 12:15 a.m. in the 900 block of Feliz Drive in southeast Bakersfield.
A woman flagged down a deputy at East Belle Terrace and Union Avenue where she...
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ENRIQUE JIMENEZ M DELANO CA 93215 H 1/7/09 PC 460(A) KCS LABOR
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On 4/24/09, a burglary occurred to the Halliburton offices at the Stockdale
Towers, 5060 California Avenue, Suite #300 (BPD Case #09-94202). Through
the investigation the suspect responsible was identified as:
Jerry Ray Crook AKA David William Jacobson WM 49
5'11” 135 lbs., short brown hair, blue eyes.
A felony warrant for burglary now exists for the arrest of Crook, under the alias of
David Jacobson.
On 7/01/09 a similar...
Date: July 1, 2009
FIREWORKS PROHIBITED IN
GIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT, SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST
SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST As we prepare for what will likely be a busy holiday weekend Forest officials remind visitors that fireworks, even “safe and sane” are not allowed in Giant Sequoia National Monument, Sequoia National Forest. “It is especially important this year that Forest visitors don’t bring fireworks into...
On 6/30/09, at about 0530 hours, Margie Marie Dye was last seen in bed at her residence on
Planz Road in Bakersfield, California. She has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, the on set of
Alzheimer disease, depression, and has a small blood clot on her brain.
Dye has no money, identification, or a cellular phone. She is unfamiliar with the area and has
been located in the past in parks.
Dye is described as:
White female 68...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
EAST BAKERSFIELD, CA - June 28th 2009 at approximately 5:02 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire in the 400 block of South Haley Street. Approximately 12 Kern County Firefighters responded to the incident, assisted by Bakersfield City Fire Department.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a developing fire in a room of one of the vacant units. The fire was contained to the room of origin and...
On 06/18/2009, at about 1938 hours, the suspect entered the Bargain Cigarettes store, 2651 Oswell Street Suite A, acting as a potential customer when he walked behind the store counter and assaulted the clerk with a stun gun. He then took currency from the cash register and a cigar box with currency and fled the business on foot.
The suspect was described as a:
White male - mid 20's, with a tattoo on his left forearm and a small patch of black hair on his chin. ...
Bakersfield Police Department
Crime Prevention
326-3052
06/30/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Junior Black Apprentice Program who is sponsored by the California Junior Black
Chamber of Commerce- Kern County Chapter is working with the Bakersfield Police
Department. Members of the Junior Black Apprentice Program will be working in the
community in assisting the Crime Prevention Unit in trying to generate interest in starting
neighborhood watch programs. These members will be making...
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CESAR MARTINEZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93304 H 30/06/2009 US C TITLE 8 KCS LABOR
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On 6-30-09 at 10:45PM, Jackie Armendariz 43, of Bakersfield, was walking in the 2300 Blk of River Blvd. in East Bakersfield. Armendariz was confronted by a subject who punched her in the face and stole her purse. The suspect was described as a Black Male 30, 6', medium build, wearing a dark colored hoody sweatshirt. Armendariz received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Investigation is on-going.
Traffic Pedestrian 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: ...
MT MESA, CA - On Tuesday June 30th 2009 at approximately 1:42 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire in the 4500 block of Juniper Lane in Mt Mesa. Approximately 100 firefighters responded to the incident, from Kern County Fire Department, US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with a significant fire to the rear of the property which was spreading throughout the structure and included a 350 gallon...
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