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Sexual Offender arrested in Oildale for indecent exposure
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, August 31, 2009
Time: 1:01:10 PM
Department Contact: William Hakker
Details:
On Sunday, August 30, 2009 at approximately 11:02 a.m., a deputy in the Oildale area was dispatched to the 100 block of Hopkins Avenue on a suspicious vehicle investigation.
When...
About 100 homes were initially threatened Monday morning as a series of fires broke out Monday morning near Wofford Heights, Lake Isabella and Bodfish, Kern County firefighters reported.
As of noon, the fire that began at 9:30 a.m. was going away from the homes, spokesman Sean Collins said.
But an alert was sent out to about 650 homes in the Wofford Heights area warning them of the fire, he said. No evacuations had been ordered he said.
The fires are being called the Wofford Complex....
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
A Type I Strike Team, consisting of 5 front line engines from the Kern County Fire Department, has been dispatched to assist with structure protection on the Oak Glen Fire in San Bernardino County.
A type I engine has a crew of 4 persons, therefore, the strike team will consist of 22 personnel.
Currently this fire is at approximately 900 acres and at 0% containment.
The strike team consists of engines from Lamont, Ridgecrest, Taft,...
Name release of traffic pedestrian
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: Margaret...
As a result of tips from the public, an arrest was made in the assault and battery
at the Teaser Pleaser, 3310 Buck Owens Blvd. on 6/12/09.
On Thursday, 8/27/09, Bakersfield Police arrested Lonnie Maddon (51) of
Bakersfield. Maddon was booked into the Kern County Jail for Assault with a
deadly weapon, Criminal threats, Displaying a firearm, and Negligent discharge
of a firearm.
Original Release Monday, August 24, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the...
.Kern County Fire Department along with Bureau of Land Management responded to a wildland fire near Tehachapi. Saturday 8-29-2009 at 3:40 in the afternoon fire dispatch received numerous calls of fire and smoke in the area of 18600 Pine Forest Court.
Firefighters being familiar with the area and knowing the potential for loss of homes and property quickly upgraded this incident to a second alarm response. First crews on scene found the estimated seven acre fire was quickly moving toward...
A 19-year-old man saw his father struck and killed by a car on Highway 58 as the father was checking the undercarriage of their disabled van, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The son, who was not identified, was watching out for traffic as the van stopped on the right shoulder near Highway 223 at 8:50 p.m.
The teen was able to jump out of the way as a white box truck headed right at them, but the truck his his father, 47-year-old Salvador De Los Santos-Solorio of Sanger,...
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TED THOMPSON M BAKERSFIELD CA 93306 W 30/08/2009 PC 487(A) KCS
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WILLIAM LAYSHOT M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 28/08/2009 PC 594 PC 273A(A) HS 11364(A) KCS LABORER ...
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GABRIEL HERNANDEZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 28/08/2009 PC 3056 KCS SSI
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A 33-year-old Bakersfield woman is under investigation on vehicular manslaughter charges after she struck a woman in a wheelchair and another woman pushing her, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident happened Sunday in the 5000 block of Redbank Road just east of Fairfax Road, officers said.
Clara Bolinger, 77, who was in the wheelchair was killed. Karen Kimball, 57, who was pushing her, was critically injured and remains at Kern Medical Center in the intensive care unit,...
Missing Person Located
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Christopher...
EDITOR'S UPDATE SUNDAY EVENING: THE WOMAN HAS BEEN FOUND; THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE THANKS THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR HELP.
Critical Missing Person
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2009
Time: 11:50:42 AM
Department Contact: Sgt. John Leyendecker
Phone: 661-201-4109
Details: Sherrell Ann Scoggins was reported missing from an assisted living facility at 2607 Mt. Vernon...
Two press releases below:
Homicide on McNew Ct
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2009
Time: 4:16:18 AM
Department Contact: Watch Commander
Phone:
Details:On 8-29-2009 at 1030 PM, Deputies were dispatched to the victim of a shooting in the 1000 block of McNew. Upon arrival, Deputies located the victim lying in a driveway with a gunshot wound. The victim, a 15 year old...
Attempted rape in East Bakersfield.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2009
Time: 4:01:42 PM
Details: On August 28, 2009 at about 7:45 A.M., Kern County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1700 block of Monterey Street in East Bakersfield regarding a report of an attempted rape. The victim, a 26 year old Hispanic female, told deputies an unknown...
Stolen Farm Chemicals Recovered
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2009
Time: 2:34:49 PM
Details: On 8/ 26/09 Rural Crime Detectives from the Kern County Sheriffs Office and Rural Crime Detectives from the Madera County Sheriffs Department concluded an 8 month investigation into the theft of farm chemicals and farming equipment. The investigation started when 4...
East Area Deputies conducting Vehicle abatement Enforcement in the North Edwards, Desert Lakes and Boron Areas
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2009
Time: 2:29:16 PM
Details:
Deputies from the Mojave and Boron Substations will be conducting a vehicle abatement operation August 28th and 29th, in the North Edwards, Desert Lakes and Boron areas of Eastern Kern...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, August 28, 2009
On 8/26/09 at about 1840 hrs Officers of the Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit conducted a parole search of a residence located at 2031 McCray Apt #2. The resident of this apartment was identified as
Billy Joe Hester
White male 27 years old
Hester was a parolee at large and had a warrant for his arrest. During a search of the residence a handgun was located....
The Secret Witness Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint against Bennie Elwood West.
He's wanted in connection with the July 5 shooting death of Anthony Johnson and the wounding of four others in the 200 block of T Street, and in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman on March 8 in the 1500 block of 19th St.
Anyone with information may call the Secret Witness line at 322-4040.
Below is a...
BY STEVE E. SWENSON, Californian staff writer
sswenson@bakersfield.com | Thursday, Aug 27 2009 05:26 PM
Kern County Gang Members
2006 -- 4,571
2007 -- 5,562
2008 -- 6,891
2009 -- 7,477...
Bakersfield FIRE Department Firefighters were deployed late yesterday (8/27/09) as part of a California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA, formerly OES) Firefighting Strike Team sent as an “immediate need” to assist with the “Big Meadow Fire” in Yosemite National Park.
Recent BFD deployments include:
“Big Meadow Fire,” Mariposa County, California: BFD CalEMA
Engine 299, with four (4) Firefighters assigned as an immediate need resource....
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JORGE CALDERON M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 27/08/2009 HS 11364 PC 496D VC 10802 VC 10851(A)VC 14601.1( KCS ...
On August 27, 2009 at about 9 pm, Kern County Probation Officers assigned to the Gang Intervention and Suppression Team went to 14 Oleander Street, Bakersfield, to serve an arrest warrant on Arthur Lonero, 56 yrs, charging him with possession of narcotics for sale.
The Probation Officers located Lonero and placed him under arrest. During their contact with Lonero, they noticed indicators of narcotics sales, and saw a firearm.
The Probation Officers contacted Sheriff's...
Suspect Arrested for Auto Theft and Resisting Arrest
Details:At approximately 8:20 p.m., a deputy in the Oildale area spotted a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Roberts Lane and Airport Drive. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, and he led the deputy on a short pursuit through the Oildale area.
The suspect lost control of the vehicle near the intersection of Brandon and Roberts Lane where he slid into a fence. The suspect attempted to flee on foot,...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 27,2009
Wanted Suspect-Burglary Weapons Charges and Outstanding Warrants
On 8/27/09 at about 0930 hrs Bakersfield Police Officers responded to the 3800 block of Miami St regarding a peace disturbance. Upon their arrival it was determined that the suspect
VICTOR SMITH WM 32
5’05 180 lbs Black hair/Brown eyes
Brandished a firearm and threatened a female acquaintance of his. During a...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
On Thursday, 8-27-09, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM, Bakersfield
Police Department Officers assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Detail conducted
a COURT STING operation, targeting those motorists appearing at the downtown
Justice Court Building, 1215 Truxtun Avenue, due to their California Drivers
License being suspended or revoked. As a result of this enforcement event, two...
Parolee arrested for Assault and Criminal Threats in Ridgecrest
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009
Time: 11:41:34 AM
Department Contact: Tyson Davis
Details:
SR09-25400
On 8-26-2009, at about 1:33 p.m. deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Ridgecrest Substation, responded to 1153 South Garth Street, Ridgecrest for a report of a...
Ridgecrest, Assault with a Deadly Weapon arrest
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009
Time: 10:48:59 AM
Department Contact: Tyson Davis
Details:
SR09-25257
On August 25, 2009 at approximately 3:58 a.m. Kern County Sheriff’s deputies from the Ridgecrest Substation were dispatched to an assault with a vehicle that had just occurred in the area of...
UPDATE: The road closures in the area of Brundage Lane and H Street were re opened at 9:40 a.m. The Bomb Squad examined the device; it was determined to be non-explosive. The investigation is continuing.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
This morning at about 6:50 a.m., Officers Martinez and Barthelmes made contact with two men, one of them whom they recognized as a parolee, in a white SUV at the AM/PM at Brundage Lane and H Street. The contact led to a search of the SUV and officers...
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SEKOU HALL M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 B 26/08/2009 PC 1551 PC VIOL OF KCS
...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Time: 3:46:18 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details: On August 25, 2009 at about 10:45 P.M. Kern County Sheriff’s
deputies assigned to the Wasco Substation located and attempted to take
Alejandro Dominguez, 23 years old, into custody for several outstanding
warrants. The warrants are for various drug...
FROM THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JIM COSTA
Representing California's 20th District
Fresno County · Kern County · Kings County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2009 ...
BY STEVE E. SWENSON, Californian staff writer
sswenson@bakersfield.com | Tuesday, Aug 25 2009 12:04 PM
Images:
Henry A. Barrios
Henry A. Barrios / The Californian Angelo Vidal Mendoza in court for his mental competency hearing to see if he will stand trial in the assault of his 4-year-old son.
Henry A. Barrios
Henry A. Barrios / The Californian Angelo Vidal Mendoza in court. He is accused...
BY STEVE E. SWENSON, Californian staff writer
sswenson@bakersfield.com | Tuesday, Aug 25 2009 01:46 PM
Images:
Richard James Berkowitz and his attorney Deputy Public Defender Richard Terry courtesy KBAK Channel 29...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in
identifying a man wanted for sexual battery.
The Department has received reports from two separate adult females stating
that while they were walking during various hours of the day a suspect
approached them and intentionally grabbed their breasts.
One incident took place on 8/20/09, at about...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in
identifying a man wanted for sexual assault.
On 8/21/09, at 7:25 p.m., Bakersfield Police responded to a call of a sexual
assault in the 800 block of H Street, where it was determined a Hispanic male,
late 20’s, 5’7, heavy build, having a round shaped face and black “buzz cut”
hair,...
Kern County Fire Department
Press Release
To: All Media
Contact: Captain Brandon Smith, Public Information Officer (661) 330-0133
Subject: Structure fire in Wasco
Wasco, CA – Monday, August 24, 2009 at approximately 1:54 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a house fire in the 900 block of Highway 46, west of Highway 43. Approximately 13 Kern County Firefighters, assisted by firefighters from the...
Only includes crimes within city limits.
KERO is reporting that McFarland has hired a police chief to start up their new police force. The city currently is protected by county deputies but has been working on getting their own force recently.
That chief is Dave Frazer, 50, of Sonoma County. He's been in law enforcement for 28 years, 23 of them with the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.
Frazer said he's set to retire as commander from that department this week.
The new chief says he hopes to have the force up and...
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LAZARO BOLANOS M DELANO CA 93215 H 24/08/2009 PC 466 KCS LABORER
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United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, August 24, 2009
Docket #: 1:09-CR-190 OWW
BAKERSFIELD MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PRODUCING FRAUDULENT IMMIGRATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
FRESNO, Calif. — United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced today that RAMIRO BRISENO-LOPEZ, aka Johnny, 38, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to producing fraudulent immigration and social security...
About 4,700 inmates at Kern Valley State Prison near Delano drank bottled water over the weekend because of a test at one of the prison's well showed the water was contaminated, officials said Monday.
A test showed elevated levels of ecoli, spokesman Lt. Xavier Cano said. A new test on Monday morning showed the water was within safety limits and normal water delivery was restored, he said.
Inmates were allowed to have as much water as they needed, he said.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Monday, August 24, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating
the following suspect wanted for the murder and attempted murder in the 200 block of T
Street on 7/5/09, in which Anthony Johnson was killed and four others were injured.
Bennie Elwood West (19), 6’1, 170, black hair, brown...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
For Immediate Release
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s
assistance in identifying the suspect depicted in the attached
photographs.
On 6/12/09, at approximately 1:50 a.m., the victim was standing
outside the Teaser Pleaser at 3301 Buck Owens Blvd. when he was
approached by the suspect, who is described as a:
...
Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 1655 hrs (4:55 p.m. PST) a 1 st alarm medical response f rom the Bakersfield FIRE Department
consisting of 1 Engine and 1 Light Engine responded to a report of a possible drowning in northeast Bakersfield. First arriving
BFD companies reported an unresponsiv e 16 monthold male in cardiac and respiratory arrest.
BFD Firefighters encountered a f emale at a 3600 Wenatchee Av e residence, with an unresponsiv e 16 monthold male that had...
A hillside brush fire near Fort Tejon burned 100 acres by early Monday afternoon and briefly threatened structures, firefighters said.
About 70 Kern County firefighters with support from the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and Cal Fire attacked the blaze which was accross Interstate 5 from Tejon Elementary School in Lebec, firefighters said.
Firefighters expected to be on the blaze for at least a day. By 2:30 p.m., no structures had been burned.
Man arrested after threatening to kill his wife.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, August 24, 2009
Time: 1:31:42 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On August 21, 2009 at about 3:35 P.M. deputies received a report of criminal threats. The victim reported her husband, Eric Daniels, a 34 year old white male, had made threats to kill her, and then himself. The...
Wasco train vs. pedestrian is 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: Juan Martinez...
From Kern County sheriff's department:
Recent Arrests
On August 6, 2009, Sergio Ingalecio, Marta Leyva, and Fidel Cavallero, all from Bakersfield, were arrested for possession of stolen property. RCIU Detectives served a search warrant in the area of Towerline Road and Edison Highway. Parts from a stolen windmill valued at $135,000 were found on the property, along with a stolen backhoe from Tulare County. A stolen trailer mounted storage tank, lawnmower, and other smaller pieces of...
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JESSICA JACKSON F BAKERSFIELD CA 93301 B 22/08/2009 PC 647(F) KCS REHAB TECH
...
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ARTURO GUERRERO M LAMONT CA 93241 H 22/08/2009 USC TITLE8S KCS
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RAYMOND MATTA M SHAFTER CA 93263 H 21/08/2009 PC 273A(A) PC 273D KCS LABORER
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Name release of traffic accident victim for I-5 South of Grapevine Road on 08/23/2009
DECEDENT'S NAME: Sumiko Imamura CASE #: C01613-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Fresno, CA ; AGE: 67 yrs.
TYPE OF CASE: Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident
DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/23/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1600 hrs.
LOCATION: Northbound I-5, .75 of a mile...
Unidentified Pedestrian struck by train in Wasco
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: John Doe CASE #: C01611-09...
Editor's note: this is an update on an apparent murder/suicide reported earlier.
Male & female deceased in the poarking lot of Sunnyview Apartments, 445 18th Avenue, Delano August 21, 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...
[Editor's note: read the separate CHP release by clicking the blue box at left to download PDF]
Traffic Pedestrian
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...
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: John Ray Jenkins CASE #: C01608-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE:...
To download the police press release (it's only in PDF format, sorry!) click on the blue box
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
On 8/23/2009, at about 0200 hours, Bakersfield Police Officers were dispatched to intersection of Akers Road and Kapral Way. Upon arrival, the officers located a single vehicle in the 3700 block of Akers Road, at rest along side the west cinder block wall. Officers located two male victims of a shooting; one inside and one outside the vehicle. Both male victims had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper...
A motorist in northwest Bakersfield was killed Saturday when the vehicle he was driving veered off the road and slammed into a block wall.
The adult male, whose name has not been released by authorities, was driving westbound in the 11000 block of Snow Road at about 1:14 p.m. when for unknown reasons the dark-blue GMC Jimmy he was driving moved onto the dirt shoulder before crashing into a cinder block wall, the Bakersfield Police Department said in a news release.
The man was alone in the...
As tax money dries up for police agencies, wouldn’t they be tempted to put their ticket books in high gear to keep money pouring in?
The question was put to Bakersfield police and the California Highway Patrol.
A review of the last 2 and 1/2 years doesn’t support the agencies are staying alive on the backs of motorists.
While the CHP showed a steady increase, the police and the parking authorities dipped this year from last year's pace.
Parking citations, actually, were...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday, August 21, 2009
On Saturday, August 22, 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 motorists...
Narcotics Officers Seize over 2400 Marijuana Plants
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009
Time: 3:18:40 PM
Department Contact: PIO
Phone:
Details:
On 8/21/09, Deputies with the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violators Unit, Gang Suppression Section and the California Multi-jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (CAL-MMET) executed a...
A Delano man shot his estranged wife to death, wounded her sister and then fatally shot himself Friday morniing, Delano police reported.
The couple have three children who were not present at the time of the shooting, Detective Sgt. Charlie Flores said. The children are with relatives.
The incident happened at 5:15 a.m. outside an apartment complex at 455 18th Ave., just west of Highway 99.
The three involved are about 25 to 30 years old, Flores said.
Police are sorting out what may have...
Kern Valley Substation Deputies and ABC Agents conduct opperation
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009
Time: 1:21:19 PM
Department Contact: Dean Marshall
Members of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office assisted the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control with an operation at 6618 Wofford Heights Blvd. in Wofford Heights, California. ...
Murder and child assault charges were dismissed Friday against a 28-year-old Bakersfield man, but they expect to be refiled after further investigation, a prosecutor said.
In the meantime, Joshuae Preston will be released from jail, Deputy District Attorney David Zulfa said.
Preston was charged in the June 22 blunt force injury death of 2-year-old Guillermo Alvarez, the son of Preston’s girlfriend.
Doctors at Stanford University are conducting tests on the evidence, which are not yet...
Taft man arrested for crime against elder.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, August 21, 2009
Time: 10:46:59 AM
Department Contact: Martin Downs
Phone: 763-8554
Details: On 8-20-09 Deputies arrested 44 yr. old Robert Dale Huffmon of Taft, for violating PC 368 (D) - Theft from Elder and PC 484 G - Theft by Use of Access Card. Prior to the arrest Deputies...
Earlier this month a ferry in the south Pacific sank while on the way to an island named Vava'u in the Tongan islands. On board that ferry was an ambulance that was supposed to be a gift to a hospital on the small island, donated by the local First United Methodist Church.
They've sent a submarine down 360 feet or so to get images of the wreckage — and they got a pic of the ambulance too.
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MAVIS WATSON F LANCASTER CA 93535 B 20/08/2009 PC 136.1(B)PC 236 KCS DAY CARE
MAVIS WATSON ...
CHP NEWS
CONTACT: Officer E. Smith
Mojave Area Office
1365 Hwy 58
Mojave, CA 93501
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 2009
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Sheriff's Personnel Seize 11,426 Marijuana Plants on National Forest Land
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009
Time: 3:44:26 PM
Department Contact: PIO
Phone:
Details:
This morning, officers from the Sheriff's Major Violators Unit, STC-HIDTA, and CAMP eradicated 11,426 mature marijuana plants being grown in 6 large gardens. The gardens were...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 20, 2009
During the week of August 10th through August 17th, 2009, officers of the
Bakersfield Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit and Patrol and Traffic
Divisions carried out a period of intensified enforcement directed at known gang
members in the Bakersfield area.
Approximately twenty officers were assigned every day to focus on gang
investigations and...
At about 5:45 pm Wednesday, the Sheriff's CAL-MMET unit concluded an investigation of subjects attempting to sell large amounts of methamphetamine in the Bakersfield area. The investigation concluded when 4 suspects were found in the area of Panama Ln and Hy 99, attempting to sell 9 lbs of methamphetamine. During the arrest of the suspects, one was found to be armed with a loaded .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol.
The suspects had concealed the narcotics in a hidden compartment of...
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RAMON TINOCO M ARVIN CA 93203 H 19/08/2009 PC 1205(A) PC 148(A)(1 KCS LOBORER
CHRISTOPH ERMILLER M BAKERSFIELD ...
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 19, 2009
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
On Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 2015 hours, officers of the Bakersfield Police Department responded to South High School, 1101 Planz Road for an injury accident.
Upon arrival, officers determined a vehicle being driven by William Green, BMA of
Bakersfield, California left the roadway at Monitor Street and Merrimac Avenue and
collided with the school’s perimeter...
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 19, 2009
On 8/19/2009, at about 1740 hours, Bakersfield Police officers were dispatched to a residence located at 512 Davies Ct. regarding a reported drowning. Upon arrival, the officers located a male victim floating in the residence pool. The victim, a pool cleaner by trade, has been identified; however his name will be released by the coroner.
Detectives responded to the scene and...
Arrest of Michael Lee McDonald and Amanda McDonald
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Time: 1:43:05 PM
Details:
On 8/19/2009 at approximately 1230 hours, Michael Lee McDonald, age 32, and his wife, Amanda Nicole McDonald, age 25, both of Bakersfield were arrested by Sheriff’s Office Detectives on various theft related offenses after turning...
BY STEVE E. SWENSON, Californian staff writer
sswenson@bakersfield.com | Tuesday, Aug 18 2009 06:05 PM...
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CHYENNE CIERVO M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 7/2/09 PC 422 PC 186.22(A KCS LABORER ...
Heroin and Rock Cocaine seized During Search Warrant
On Tuesday 8-18-09 5:30 pm, deputies from the Gang Suppression Section, assisted by the CALMMET unit served a search warrant at 2226 Arlington Street in East Bakersfield. At that location, approximately 5 grams of heroin and one gram of cocaine base were seized, along with other indicators of narcotics sales.
Charlotte Gonzales, Hispanic female 48 years, was arrested at the scene. She was booked into the Kern County Jail on...
Swimming Pool Related Death
DECEDENT'S NAME: Witheld Pending NOK Notification & nbsp; CASE #: C01579-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield &n bsp; AGE: 3 years
TYPE OF CASE: Swimming Pool Related Death
DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/18/2009 &nb sp; TIME: Approx. 1757 hrs.
LOCATION: 1305 Shattuck Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
DATE OF DEATH:...
Cause of death for 2 year old swimming pool death on 08/17/2009
DECEDENT'S NAME: Xander Graham Maxwell CASE #: C01574-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield &n bsp; AGE: 2 years
TYPE OF CASE: Swimming Pool Related Death
DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/17/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1712 hrs.
LOCATION: 4101 Hisndale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
DATE OF DEATH:...
Apparently there was a ruckus on an old blog post of ours that included some personal attacks. I got a complaint about it and have removed ALL comments from the post and locked it.
I am also locking this post.
Please refrain from making personal attacks against other bloggers.
Davin McHenry
Breaking News Editor
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
On 8/18/09, at 10:58 a.m., a suspect later identified as Brent Cannady (27)
entered the Fastrip at 2698 Oswell Street with a trash bag in hand. Cannady
jumped the counter, causing the fearful clerk to back away, and removed
currency from the cash register.
Cannady was witnessed to get into a white Ford Taurus, occupied by Ned Pepper (23) and Amberlee Nelson...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in
identifying the two suspects depicted in the attached photographs. Both
suspects are responsible for shoplifting and a burglary at CVS Pharmacy, 3500
Stine Road, on 8/13/09. Suspects initially entered the store and stole two bottles
of liquor then returned 30...
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HILARIO BARRAZA M SHAFTER CA 93263 H 17/08/2009 VC 10851(A) KCS LABORER
...
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
DECEDENT'S NAME: Xander Graham Maxwell CASE #: C01574-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield &n bsp; AGE: 2 years
TYPE OF CASE: Swimming Pool Related Death
DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/17/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1712 hrs.
LOCATION: 4104 Hinsdale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
DATE OF...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, August 17, 2009
Time: 12:44 P.M.
Department Contact: Sergeant Mark Brown
Details:On June 28, 2009, Frazier Park deputies served a narcotics search warrant on a 2003 Dodge Caravan being stored at a tow yard in Lebec. Approximately 260,000 ecstasy pills, with a street value of approximately $2,600,000.00, and approximately four and one...
Kern County Fire Department
Greenfield, CA - Monday August 17th 2009 at approximately 4:28 am, a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a structure fire in the 6000 block of Lowry. Kern County firefighters responded to the incident assisted by Bakersfield City firefighters.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a vacant single story home 20% involved with fire. Crews made a quick and aggressive attack on the fire containing it to the living room.
Fire crews...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 17, 2009
On 8/17/09, at about 9:29 a.m., Bakersfield Police Officers, Allen Ronk and
Timothy Berchtold observed two men driving in a white Ford van, registered out
of Pasadena, in northwest Bakersfield. After observing suspicious driving
maneuvers, which suggested the occupants were trying to avoid contact by law
enforcement, the officers attempted to affect a traffic stop on the van...
The Bakersfield FIRE Department announces recent departmental promotions of
Firefighters
Fire Chief Ron Fraze and the Bakersfield FIRE Department proudly announce the promotion of five
(5) of its members. On Tuesday, August 18, 2009 @ 0830 hrs (8:30 a.m. PST) a ceremony will held
at Bakersfield City Fire Station 15 Community Room, located at 1315 Buena Vista Road.
Those receiving promotions are:
Captain George Snider, promoted to Battalion Chief
Engineer Michael Lencioni, promoted to...
Sheriff's helicopter Air-1 rescues two off-road vehicle riders in the Jawbone area.
Details:On 8/16/2009 at approximately 11:00pm, the Kern County Sheriff's helicopter, Air-1, was requested to assist Mojave deputies in the search for two stranded off-road vehicle riders in the Jawbone Canyon Area. Deputies had been searching the area by ground, but due to darkness, and the riders being unfamiliar with the area, the ground units were only able to determine a general area for the...
Sunday at about 5:11 p.m., deputies assigned to metro patrol, served a search warrant at 400 Hill Street.
The search warrant had been obtained by the deputies, from a Superior Court Judge, in their investigation regarding the illegal sales of drugs at this residence.
In the service of the search warrant, the deputies located methamphetamine, surveillance equipment and other evidentiary items that are consistent with the sales of methamphetamine.
Arrested in the...
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DANIEL NELSON M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 W 16/08/2009 PC 3056 KCS
...
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TRENA MCDONALD F BAKERSFIELD CA 93304 W 1/8/09 PC POSS OF KCS LABORER
...
A SWAT standoff in northeast Bakersfield Sunday ended with police finding a 79-year-old man in his garage with a fatal, self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
The man was identified 79-year-old Robert Gerald James. The coroner reported he was the victim of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At about 9 a.m. Sunday, police responded to the 10000 block of Toscana Drive and contacted a 70-year-old woman who said her husband shot at her with a...
A man killed when he was ejected from an SUV that ran off the road on eastbound Golden State Highway and overturned was identified by the coroner’s office Sunday as 40-year-old Billy Joe Hudson of Bakersfield.
The incident happened at 6:40 a.m. Saturday on Golden State, west of Airport Drive, authorities said. They said Hudson died at Kern Medical Center at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Two people, including a 6-year-old girl, suffered major injuries and two others were hurt in a collision on southbound Interstate 5 south of Twisselman Road Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At about 9:30 p.m., 44-year-old Hongil Guo of Alhambra was driving a GMC in the #2 lane at about 45 mph while 38-year-old Javier Flores Alegria of Los Angeles was driving a Ford at about 70 mph in the same lane, a CHP news release said.
It said for unknown reasons, Alegria...
A 30-year-old Rosamond man was killed in a vehicle rollover on Rosamond Boulevard east of 170th Street West in Rosamond, the coroner’s office said.
Anthony Joe Jiminez was found early Sunday ejected from his Honda Civic in a field with “total rollover damage.” A passerby called 911 after discovering the accident; it’s believed the incident happened sometime late Saturday or early Sunday, officials said.
Single vehicle traffic fatality on Rosamond Blvd. east of 125th Street West in Rosamond
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...
GREENFIELD, CA - Saturday August 15, 2009 at approximately 1:30 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department, for a structure fire in the 600 block of Fownes Court in Greenfield. 21 Kern County and Bakersfield City Firefighters responded to the incident. Their quick actions prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent structures. The fire was under control in approximately 40 minutes.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a vacant structure that was 40% involved with fire....
OILDALE, CA - Friday August 14th 2009, a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department at 10:48 pm for a vehicle fire in an alley at the 2900 block of Peerless Ave in Oildale. 20 Firefighters from the Kern County Fire Department assisted by Bakersfield City Fire Department arrived on scene to battle the blaze.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a two car garage fire fully involved with fire and threatening adjacent structures. The first crews on scene aggressively attacked the fire...
Bakersfield police cited 62 people for failing to wear seat belts on Saturday.
Five officers conducted a "Click It or Ticket" enforcement event, financed through the California Office of Traffic Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
One vehicle was impounded because the driver did not have a license, police said.
A Bakersfield man was killed Saturday morning on Golden State Highway west of Airport Drive when the driver of a speeding car lost control, hit a sign and overturned several times down an embankment, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The 40-year-old man whose name was withheld pending notification of relatives was ejected from the car at 6:40 a.m., officers said. He was not wearing a seat belt.
The driver, Michael S. Smith, 26, was arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter...
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WILLIE MOORE M MOJAVE CA 93501 B 29/09/2004 PC 422 PC 647(F) KCS LABORER ...
Chop shop located in Bakersfield
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2009
Time: 5:53:46 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On August 14, 2009 Detectives from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office General Investigation Unit with assistance from the Sexual Assault Unit conducted a probation search in the 100 block of Sparks Street in Bakersfield. ...
Update on Riverview Park assault.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2009
Time: 2:18:55 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On August 13th at about 8:30 P.M., deputies responded to Riverview Park in Oildale for a victim of a shooting. When deputies arrived they located Donald Bearup, 20 years-old suffering from possible gunshot wounds to his upper...
West Nile Virus Precautions at Lerdo Jail Facilities
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, August 14, 2009
Time: 1:38:17 PM
Details: West Nile Virus Precautions at Lerdo Jail Facilities
The Sheriff's Office was advised on August 13th that a bird found on the grounds of the Lerdo jail facilities tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The Sheriff's Office is working...
Kern County Sheriff's Office seizes 2300 Marijuana plants seized, suspect taken into custody after foot pursuit
In the early morning hours of 8-14-2009, Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Department Major Violators Unit served a search warrant on U.S Forest property located at Sycamore Canyon. This area is approximately 13 miles west of Lake Isabella. Upon arrival, Deputies encountered a suspect in a tent next to several Marijuana plots. Deputies...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two
suspects wanted for burglary, conspiracy, identity theft, and unlawful use and forgery of
credit cards.
One suspect has been identified as Stephanie Pinkney (43) 5’2” tall, 160 pounds, brown
hair, brown eyes. (Pictured below in the multicolored shirt with...
On Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at 0531 hrs. (5:31 a.m. PST) the Bakersfield Fire Department responded to a 2nd
alarm apartment fire; consisting of 6 Engines, 2 Trucks, 2 Light Engines, 4 Battalion Commanders, 1
Deputy Commander and various support units. The fire in a ten unit apartment building spread quickly to
three adjacent apartments. The attic became involved threatening the entire structure. Two male residents
were awaked by the smoke alarm and barely escaped the inferno. Two residents...
Pedestrian struck by train, name released
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: Eric Shane...
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LEA FUENTES F LANCASTER CA 93550 H 13/08/2009 PC 487(D)(1PC 459 KCS
...
As usual this map only includes crimes within the city limits of Bakersfield. If you want us to add crimes in county pockets, southeast and Oildale, please call the sheriff and tell him to cough up the data.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
On Wednesday, August 12, 2009, City of Bakersfield Water Service personnel
were working on a pump in the area west of South Allen Road and Ming Avenue,
along the Kern River Canal when they located what they believed to be a small
marijuana grow and contacted the police department.
Patrol Officers, with the assistance of narcotics detectives, responded to the area...
Identity of remains found in Sand Canyon
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: Cameron Dean...
Five people were injured Thursday morning as the driver of a van tried to avoid a fallen tree on South Union Avenue, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Israel Fuentes, 55, of Lamont was driving a 1995 Nissan Quest just south of Bear Mountain Boulevard at 5:20 a.m. when he saw a tree that had fallen in the roadway, officers said.
He swerved to avoid the tree, lost control and overturned injuring five of the six people in the van.
Fuentes and Ronal Fuentes, 24, of Bakersfield, suffered...
A 52-year-old Bakersfield man overturned his pickup Wednesday night on the Cottonwood Road exit of Highway 58 where he was killed, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Phillip D. Marmolejo was driving a 1999 Toyota Tacoma east on the highway at 8:50 p.m. when he took the exit, made an unsafe turning movement and overturned, officers said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
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ANTHONY FAIR M BAKERSFIELD CA B 12/8/09 HS 11364 VC 14601.1( KCS
...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Time: 3:02:48 PM
Department Contact: Sr. Deputy M. Whorf
Details:On August 6, 2009, detectives from the Kern County Sheriff’s
Office and Rangers with the Kern County Parks Department served a search
warrant at 703 Wisteria Street in Bakersfield. The search warrant was
obtained as the result of an...
Date: August 12, 2009
Los Padres National Forest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fire Investivation Tip Line: 805-686-5074
Forest Service Seeks Public’s Help in La Brea Fire Investigation
SANTA MARIA, CA… The Forest Service Special Agents on the Fire Investigation Team is asking for the public’s assistance to help establish the cause of the La Brea Fire which started on August 8, 2009. Investigators have spoken to...
NEWS RELEASE
Taft Correctional Institution
1500 Cadet Road
P.O. Box 7000
Taft, CA 93268
Direct: 661.763.2510
For Immediate Release
INMATE WALKS AWAY FROM TAFT CORRECTIONAL
INSTITUTION’S MINIMUM SECURITY SATELLITE CAMP
Taft, California. – August 11, 2009 – On August 11, 2009, at 8:00 PM, while conducting the official count, staff at the Taft Correctional Institution discovered that one inmate was missing from the Institution’s...
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DARRYL YATES M ROSAMOND CA 93560 B 24/02/2007 PC 245(A)(1PC 422 KCS LABORER
...
Stabbing
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Time: 8:02:48 PM
Department Contact: Lt. J.R. Rodriguez
Today (August 11, 2009), about 6:00 p.m., deputies responded to the Castle Estates R.V. Park located at 922 South Union Avenue.
This was regarding an assault that was taking place there. When the deputies arrived, they found a male adult...
2950 Marijuana plants seized in garden near Wofford Heights
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Details:
On 8-11-09, during a multi-agency operation, Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violators Unit assisted U.S Forrest Service in serving a search warrant on U.S. Forest Service land located approximately 4 miles west of Wofford Heights, one canyon...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
On 8/12/09, at about 12:30 a.m., Bakersfield Police arrested the second suspect
responsible for the burglary to Cigarette World, 2681 Calloway Drive, on August
5, 2009.
Kenneth Eugene Blackwell (52) was arrested for burglary, conspiracy, DUI and
driving on a suspended license. Blackwell was identified by an anonymous
source who recognized him from the...
SEIU LOCAL 521
Press Release
For Immediate Release Contact: Aimee Barajas
August 11, 2009 ...
Shooting in the 500 block of Wilson Avenue.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Time: 9:30:18 AM
Details:On August 11, 2009 at about 1:15 A.M. Deputies responded to the 500 block of Wilson Avenue in Oildale for a report of a shooting that had just occurred. Deputies located Steven Baker, 29 years old, lying in the roadway suffering from a single...
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RALPH CHAVEZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93312 H 10/8/09 PC 487(A) KCS CONST
...
See below for an update, including the name of the vicitms and suspects.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
On Sunday evening 08/09/09 at about 10:58 PM the Bakersfield Police Department’s Communication Center received a call of a possible assault with a firearm in the 4300 block of Parkwood Court. Patrol officers arrived on scene within two minutes and located a nineteen year old black male suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. About two minutes after...
SEE BELOW FOR THE ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Update on missing hikers from yesturday.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, August 10, 2009
Time: 11:42:42 AM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On August 10, 2009, at about 10:00 A.M., deputies spoke with the missing hikers families and confirmed they were both at home. Deputies learned that both hikers, Joe Collins...
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JEFF MOWDY M LANCASTER CA 93535 W 8/8/09 HS 11377(A)HS 11550(A) KCS BUSINESS OWNER
...
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LORI PEARSON F BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 8/8/09 VC 14601.2( KCS NONE
...
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DUSTIN CORBELL M BAKERSFIELD CA 93304 W 7/8/09 PC 460(A) PC 487(A) HS 11364 KCS ...
Traffic fatality at Highway 119 and Old River Road on July 28, 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: Marvin Horacio...
Suspect information in double homicide investigation
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
The Coroners Office has made the needed notification in the double homicide investigation reported earlier. The suspect information is now being released. The suspect in the double homicide is Robert Dale Fuller, age 56, of Bakersfield. After being arrested, he was taken to the Kern County...
Double homicide at 200 black of South Plymouth Avenue, 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.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Suzan...
From the Kern County Fire Department:
Delano, CA – Thursday, August 7th at approximately 11:47 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a house fire in the 1100 block of 12th Street in Delano, CA. Approximately 12 Kern County Firefighters, assisted by firefighters from the Delano Corrections Facility, responded to the incident.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a 1,500-square-foot single family dwelling 30 percent involved spreading through the...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Early this morning (August 8, 2009), at 2:25 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received an emergency 911 call.
The 911 caller was a child reporting that her mother and grandmother had been shot in their residence in the 200 block of South Plymouth Street.
Deputies responded and found two adult females dead from apparent gunshot wounds...
The Kern County Sheriff's Department sent this shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday:
Victim of Shooting 200-Blk South Plymouth, Oildale
Details: INCIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY: Sheriff Units onscene of two victims of a shooting in the 200-block of South Plymouth in Oildale. Homicide detectives are enroute. Suspect is in custody.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 7, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
locating the following suspect wanted in connection with the kidnapping and
sexual assault of a female on 3/8/09, in the 1500 block of 19th Street.
Bennie Elwood West (19), 6’1, 170, black hair, brown eyes.
(Photo attached)
West is also...
TRAFFIC PEDESTRIAN 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: Maria...
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JOSE TOVAR M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 6/8/09 PC 597(B) KCS LABOR
...
For Immediate Release Friday, August 07, 2009
On 8/6/09, at 11:11 p.m. Bakersfield Police received a report of a shooting at an
apartment in the 1800 block of Canter Way. (near Ming Avenue and New Stine Road)
Upon arrival, officers contacted an adult male outside the front door of the
apartment. This subject, later identified as the resident, was found to be
suffering from two gunshots to his torso. He informed officers that the suspect
was still inside the apartment. Officers...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
Kern County Fire Department is currently helping other agencies on large fire assignments throughout the State of California.
At this time there are:
9 persons on the Knight Fire in various management and supervisory positions.
22 firefighters from Rio Bravo Hotshots, a type 1 hotshot crew on the Discovery Fire.
5 persons on the Ponderosa Fire also in various management and supervisory positions.
18 firefighters forming a Type III Engine strike...
United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Docket #: 1:09-MJ-00170-DLB
BAKERSFIELD METHAMPHETAMINE TRAFFICKING FAMILY AND ASSOCIATES CHARGED IN JOINT LOCAL-FEDERAL OPERATION
Twelve Charged, 27 Pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine Seized
FRESNO, Calif. — United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown, Kern County District Attorney Edward R. Jagels, and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Thursday, August 06, 2009
The Bakersfield Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying
persons responsible for a burglary to Cigarette World, 2681 Calloway Drive.
On August 5, 2009, at about 1:30 a.m., the suspects broke the window to
the business, entered and took cartons of cigarettes and money.
The suspects are pictured in the attached...
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SHANNON SPRANGO M BAKERSFIELD CA 93304 W 5/8/09 PC 460(B) PC 476 KCS
CHRISTOPH EREVANS M BAKERSFIELD CA ...
RELEASE OF NAME ON HOMICIDE DEATH
DECEDENT'S NAME: Robert Lewis Shockley Jr ; CASE #: C01508-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield &n bsp; AGE: 42 Years
TYPE OF CASE: Homicide
DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/04/2009 &nb sp; TIME: Fnd 1127 Hours
LOCATION: 1701 South Union Avenue, Bakersfield
DATE OF DEATH:...
A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered major head injuries when he and a SUV collided in an Oildale intersection Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Jeff Harlan was riding north towards the intersection of China Grade Loop and McCray Street around 1:30 p.m. when the accident happened. The driver of the SUV, 55-year-old Theresa Ann Moser was heading west on China Grade Loop, according to the CHP.
Exactly who hit who was not clear Wednesday afternoon, the CHP said....
Felony warrant suspect arrested.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Time: 3:23:50 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On August 5, 2009, Kern County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 21-year-old Matthew Vincent Hays for a felony warrant. The warrant was issued in connection with an investigation that was initiated on February 14,...
These are just the crimes within the city of Bakersfield. So no Oildale, southeast Bako and other unincorporated pockets.
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — One person is dead after a small plane crashed onto the edge of a vineyard in Napa County.
The Oakland air traffic communication tower got a distress call moments before the collision around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. Witnesses on the ground who called to report the accident say they saw a fireball in the sky.
Investigators say the Cessna 182 was en route from Napa to Bakersfield. The accident sparked a one-acre grass fire on a hillside just north of American Canyon that...
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BOBBY ORTEGA M WOFFORD HEIGHTS CA 93285 H 8/5/09 PC 594(B)(2PC 1203.2(A KCS
...
NOTE: Updated to correct name of suspect.
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
On 8/4/09, at about 2:40 p.m., Bakersfield Police arrested Ruben De Los Rios 55, at the
GET Bus terminal, 2129 Chester Avenue, for Lewd acts with a child under the
age of 14.
The victim, a 5 year old female, was riding the bus with her father and mother.
De Los Rios, who was not known by the victim, was seated next to her on the bus....
Sheriff's Office Major Violators Unit serve search warrants: 6500 Marijuana plants and multiple firearms seized.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Time: 4:57:03 PM
Department Contact: Michael Bonsness
Details: On 8-4-09, Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violators Unit were assisted by Agents of the Bureau of Land...
From the Kern County Fire Department's website: (note, there are at least four city firefighters also working out of county)
Firefighters Head to Northern California
BAKERSFIELD, CA - On Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 10:30 P.M. Kern County Fire Department received a request for a strike team of fire engines to assist in Northern CA.
Through the weekend numerous fires have been reported due to severe lightning strikes. The crews will be assisting with protecting residences and extinguishment of...
Bakersfield Fire Department
Press release
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 1050 hrs (10:50 a.m. PST) a re-enforced 1st alarm response from the Bakersfield and Kern County FIRE Departments consisting of 3 Engines, 1 Light Engine, 2 Trucks, 2 Battalion Chiefs, and various support units responded to a house fire in the 6200 block of Wible Road in south Bakersfield. The first arriving engine company reported heavy fire emitting from a mobile home. Interior firefighting was impossible due...
Homicide at 1701 South Union.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Time: 3:23:29 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details: On August 4, 2009, at about 11:30 A.M., Deputies responded to the Globe Motel at 1701 S. Union for a report of a deceased person. Deputies arrived and located a deceased adult male inside of room seven. The male...
A 45-year-old woman was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years to life in prison for a second degree murder conviction in a drunken driving traffic death.
Donna Kathleen Brinkman was convicted in the July 28, 2007, death of 76-year-old Robert Morrison on Highway 33 in McKittrick.
Just two months before hitting Morrison, she was convicted of drunken driving in a case where she was warned that if she drove drunk again and killed someone, she could be charged with murder.
Her blood alcohol level...
UPDATE: The event is NOT located on Truxtun itself, but is located on Eye Street. which will be closed starting at 4 p.m.
The Bakersfield Police Department is holding a big shindig outside their HQ at 1600 Truxtun tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be law enforcement and fire equipment displays, food and plenty of info. It's part of the National Night Out Against Crime program.
Bakersfield, CA – Tuesday August 4th, 2009 at approximately 3:39 A.M., a
call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a possible
structure on fire in the 7400 block of Brandt St near 7th Standard and
I-5. Approximately 16 firefighters responded to the incident from Kern
County Fire Department assisted by Environmental Health , and Air
Pollution Control District.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with an area of 50 yards by 100 yards of
burning tires with approximately 20...
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SAMUEL CORRAL M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 3/8/09 PC 243(E)(1 KCS LABOR
TAMARA FOX F BAKERSFIELD CA ...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
Bakersfield, CA - On Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 10:30 P.M. Kern County Fire Department received a request for a strike team of fire engines to assist in Northern CA.
Through the weekend numerous fires have been reported due to severe lightning strikes. The crews will be assisting with protecting residences and extinguishment of the fires. Their current assignment will be the Shasta Lightning Complex near Redding, CA. The fire is currently at 1000...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, August 03, 2009
Time: 4:36:18 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details: On July 31,2009 at 12:36 P.M. Christopher Adam Kielisek 33
years old, was last seen at 1656
Sierra Vista Drive in Woffard Heights, California. Kielisek is
described as a white male with red hair and green eyes. He is 5’8”
and 235 pounds. ...
Los Padres National Forest officials today announced, in response to the increasing danger and possibility of wildland fire, they will impose additional fire restrictions begining August 5. The restrictions will remain in effect until the end of fire season, when the forest receives at least two inches of rainfall.
The additional fire restrictions include the following:
• Recreational target shooting is prohibited in all areas of the national forest except...
Four Bakersfield firefighters have been sent to help put out fires in other counties.
Captains John Germanetti and Pat Caprioli went to the Ponderosa Fire in Monterey County and Engineers Terry Lyons and Tim Ortiz went to Tuolumne County for the Knight Fire.
The Ponderosa fire is 20 miles southwest of King City. It started Saturday and has grown to 350 acres by Monday morning.
The Knight Fire is 10 miles north of Twain Harte. It started July 26 and has grown to 4,594 acres.
Suspect leads deputies on pursuit into Porterville.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, August 03, 2009
Time: 2:05:18 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On August 3, 2009, at about 9:45 A.M., deputies received a report of a stabbing that had just occurred in the area of Sequoia Drive and Roberts Lane. Patrick Van Meter, 20 years old, told deputies that Layton...
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RODNEY RUSCO M BAKERSFIELD CA 93301 W 1/8/09 PC 647(F) KCS ELECTRICIAN
...
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JAVIER ESCOBAR M WASCO CA 93280 H 1/8/09 USC TITLE8S KCS FIELD WORKER
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RODOLFO LOPEZ M WASCO CA 93280 H 31/07/2009 VC 10851(A)PC 148(A)(1 KCS
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Drowning Victim located by KCSO Helicopter Air -5 and recovered by KCSO Search & Rescue
Details: On 8/2/2009 at 1429 hours, a Deputy assigned to the Kern Valley sub-station was flagged down at the Upper Richbar campground area and notified of a possible drowning involving a Hispanic male in his early 20's. The victim was reported to be a Lamont resident who had accompanied family to the Upper Richbar picnic area for the day. Witnesses reported seeing the victim swimming in an area...
Traffic fatality southbound Interstate 5 north of Ashe Road, 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.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Frederick Windsor IV...
Sent 2:42 pm Sunday:
Search and Rescue en route to Upper Richbar on 178 for a possible drowning
Details: INCIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
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