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Infant death on Pacific St.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, October 30, 2009
Time: 4:33:55 PM
Department Contact: Craig Rennie
Details:
Today at approximately 0700, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a baby not breathing in the 1800 block of Pacific St. in Bakersfield. Before the deputies could arrive, the parents of...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday October 30, 2009
On 10/29/09 at about 1800 hrs Joseph Leary, Adult male of Bakersfield, was arrested for DUI and related traffic violations in the 2600 block of Century St. He was transported to the Bakersfield Police Department for further investigation. While at the Police Department, Leary was able to exit the police building undetected by officers. He was later located and arrested by...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Friday October 30, 2009
On 10/30/09 at about 1029 hours, a Hispanic adult female of
Bakersfield, was operating her vehicle at the drive thru vaccination
site in a parking lot at Bakersfield College. While waiting in line to
receive a vaccination the driver suffered from an apparent medical
condition. Lopez inadvertently accelerated her vehicle and struck
vehicles causing them to collide with other vehicles in the...
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GERARDO HERNANDEZ M SANTA PAULA CA 93060 H 29/10/2009 PC 459 KCS ASPHALT
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CHP NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2009
SAVE THE EXCUSES, DESIGNATE A DRIVER
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is benefiting from federal funds to help save lives by nipping drinking and driving in the bud. More than $1 million in grant funds is being used to fund California's Designated Driver Program through August 2010.
"There's no excuse for operating a motor vehicle after you've been drinking," said CHP
Commissioner Joe Farrow. "Not...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 29, 2009
On 10/28/09, at about 8:00 p.m., Missing/runaway, Alyssa Brandon was located
in the city of Shafter, California. She was found to be safe and uninjured.
Investigation revealed she had been in Shafter with teenage friends since the
day she ran away. Brandon was returned home to her parents.
Prior Releases
October 27, 2009
On...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; October 29, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 29, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting to public’s assistance in locating a 14 year old suspect wanted for serious crimes.
Javion Ladon Henry
Henry was involved in a strong arm robbery and beating on 9/4/09, at about 9:00 p.m., on the Bakersfield High School campus wherein he and three other suspects were involved in a theft of several victims’...
We've had two multiple fatal crashes on Highway 46 in the last six days. Both times we noted that the highway has been called Blood Alley.
While that is true, I so agree with CHP Lt. Doyle Green who said, "There is nothing wrong with this road. They like to call it Blood Alley, but I don't call it Blood Alley. Accidents happen anywhere where people don't drive appropriately."
All one has to do is remember that thousands of people drive that daily without incident. The problem is...
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THAVISAK SOUVANNASANE M FRESNO CA 93706 A 28/10/2009 HS 11377A KCS LABORER
MICHAEL ALLEN M ...
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ANDREW ROSS M BAKERSFIELD CA 93309 W 27/10/2009 VC 23109(C)VC 40508(A) KCS VCT TECH
RYAN ...
18 yr. old Taft man arrested for molesting 12 yr. old female.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Time: 2:26:31 PM
Department Contact: Martin Downs
Details:
On 7-27-09, K.C.S.D. Deputies began an investigation regarding a 12 yr. old female who was being molested by an 18 yr. old male neighbor. These crimes were taking place at a residence...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 27, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in
identifying a female suspect wanted for burglary and passing forged/stolen
checks.
On 9/27/09, and 9/28/09, the female depicted in the attached surveillance photos
entered the Albertsons, 2691 Mt. Vernon Avenue, and purchased merchandise
using stolen checks for payment. The suspect...
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TOMMI STOFFEL F ROSAMOND CA 93560 W 19/08/2003 PC 273.5(A) KCS DELIV ERY
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Suspicious Death in Oildale
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, October 26, 2009
Time: 3:54:08 PM
Department Contact: Craig Rennie
Details: Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office responded to 2706 North Chester Avenue to check the welfare of a 60 year old male. He had not been seen or heard from for the last few days. Deputies contacted the apartment manager who...
Sheriff's Helicopter assists Kern County Fire Dept. in Rescuing Injured Hiker
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, October 26, 2009
Time: 3:39:49 PM
Department Contact: Sgt Tim Melanson
Details:
On 10-25-09 at around 10:00 am, the Kern County Fire Department was dispatched to the Democrat Hot Springs Campground on the Kern River for a report of an injured man on a hiking...
Kern County Fire Department
Press Release
Delano, CA - Monday, October 26, 2009 at approximately 10:48 A.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for smoke coming from a home in the 300 block of Alhambra Ave. Approximately 20 Kern County Firefighters, assisted by firefighters from Delano Corrections Facility, responded to the incident.
Upon arrival, crews were faced with a 1500 square foot home, with smoke coming from the rear bedroom involved with heavy fire. Crews...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
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For Immediate Release
Monday, October 26, 2009
Quincy Street Stabbing/Homicide
On 10/25/09,...
Victim of a stabbing in Tehachapi.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, October 26, 2009
Time: 9:42:29 AM
Department Contact: Richard Wood
Details: At 11:54 pm on 10-25-09, Deputies from Tehachapi Substation were dispatched to a report of a stabbing in the 21300 block of Golden Hills Boulevard. Deputies found the victim, 20 year-old Jeremiah McPheron, at Tehachapi...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
On Saturday, October 24, 2009 the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic
Enforcement Detail conducted a DUI / Drivers License Checkpoint in the 2300
block of California Avenue between the hours of 5:00 PM and 1:00 AM.
As a result of this enforcement event a total of 1786 vehicles passed through the
checkpoint; 1198 of those vehicles were screened...
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TESSA BURHAM F MOJAVE CA 93501 W 22/10/2009 PC 1551 KCS
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DUSTIN SAUMUR M PASADENA CA 91107 W 24/10/2009 HS 11550(A) KCS ROOFER
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MARY GALLEGOS F TEHACHAPI CA 93561 W 20/02/2009 PC 496(A) PC 487(A) KCS LABORER ...
The Bakersfield Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing at 12:13 a.m. Oct. 25 in the 1400 block of Quincy Street, near the intersection with Haley.
Officers found an adult male lying in the street with a stab wound to his torso. He was taken to Kern Medical Center in critical condition.
The severity of the injury prompted deployment of homicide detectives.
If you have any information please call Bakersfield Police at 327-7111.
Gang Deputies arrest robbery suspect
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time: 6:52:16 PM
Details: On 10-23-09 at 2320 hrs Roberto Olavarria, 47yrs, was approached in the 3000 blk of Horace Mann Court by four unknown young men. One of the men, later identified as Patrick Holley, 20yrs, brandished a gun and pistol whipped Olavarria and then stole his necklace...
Deputies arrest robbery suspect in Rosedale
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time: 10:44:45 PM
Details: On 10-24-09 at 8:15 PM. Deputies were called to the trailer park at 14035 Rosedale Hwy Sp. 56 on a peace disturbance. When deputies arrived they were advised by Anthony Barber, that his son, Anthony Gaston, 19yrs, was at the residence and was wanted for...
The Kern County Coroner’s office has released the names of the four people killed in Friday’s traffic collision on Highway 46 east of Highway 33.
Shirlene Ann Soto, 62, and Walter Earl Elliott, 84, both of Los Osos, were headed west in a
Prius when they smashed head on into a Chevy Cavalier that was passing two trucks in the opposite direction.
Soto and Elliot both died at the scene.
Jose Alberto Sanchez, 25 and Nathaniel Sanchez, 1, both of Avenal, were in the Cavelier and...
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 22000 block of 'E' Street in McKittrick early Saturday morning on a report of a subject firing a gun during a dispute with family members.
Deputies and officers from Taft Police Department arrived on scene and found John Mark Sagaser of McKittrick at the residence.
Sagaser refused to obey deputies commands and a TASER was fired but proved ineffective.
Sagaser, who displayed two pistols to officers,...
At 9 p.m. on Friday, deputies from the Mojave Sheriff's station responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at Denny’s in Mojave.
A suspect described as a male wearing a distinctive white hooded sweatshirt with dollar signs on it approached a female outside the restaurant.
He punched her in the face and stole her purse.
The purse contained $280 in cash, a digital camera and a Play Station type electronic device a favorite with her son.
The suspect...
Officers from the Bakersfield Police department have recently responded to calls for service in several neighborhoods regarding suspicious activity involving a male subject.
The male subject’s description is as follows: Hispanic male, approximately 39 - 40 years of age, 5’9” tall and approximately 180 pounds, short, black hair, clean shaven with a 1/2 inch scratch on his forehead. He was wearing a blue baseball hat, blue short sleeve t-shirt and tan cargo styleshorts....
Delano Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 15, 2009
DELANO POLICE LAUNCH PROGRAM
TO COMBAT DUI DEATHS AND INJURIES
The Delano Police Department has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for a year-long anti-DUI program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways. New enforcement measures to combat impaired driving are coming as a result of a recent $ 61,607 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic...
Three adults and an infant were killed in a head-on wreck on Highway 46 west of Interstate 5 Friday, when one of the cars tried to pass several trucks, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened at noon about two miles east of Highway 33 in a flat, open section of the road.
A blue Chevy Cavalier, with a man and woman inside and an infant in the back seat, was heading east and was trying to pass at least two big rigs, the CHP said. Heading theother way was a green Toyota...
Review of Officer Involved Shooting
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, October 23, 2009
Time: 11:34:55 AM
Department Contact: Sr. Deputy Mark King
On October 23, 2009, the Kern County Sheriff's Office, Lethal Force Review Board convened to consider the discharge of a weapon by Deputy Darren Norris which occurred on October 17, 2009. The discharge occurred after a...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
On Thursday, October 22nd, at approximately 8:00 pm, deputies were dispatched to a victim of an assault who had arrived at the residence at 7620 Burger Way in Lamont. The occupants of the residence discovered the victim’s injuries were very serious as he appeared to stop breathing. They began CPR until medical personnel arrived. The victim was transported to...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Details: On 10/11/09 at 2:56 PM Mohamed Ali, 29yrs, reported he was stopped in his car at the stop light at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Ave and Niles St. when an known Hispanic male subject got out of another stopped car and approached Ali. The subject yelled at Ali and then stabbed him in the leg and torso. The suspect then got back in his car and fled the...
At about 1730 Hrs on 10-22-2009 a deputy from the Rosamond substation was conducting a follow up investigation to a report of a theft at a residence in Rosamond. The deputy contacted Ronald Middleton (57) at his residence. During the investigation the deputy discovered signs of possible indoor Marijuana grow in a separated shed located on the property. The deputy detained Middleton and several other deputies also responded to assist him.
Further investigation...
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MARIO GUERRERO M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 22/10/2009 HS 11378 HS 11379(A) KCS FIELD WORKER ...
Promotion Ceremony today.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 8:00:39 AM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Phone: 661-303-4592
Details:Sheriff Donny Youngblood is pleased to announce the following personnel will be recognized at a Promotion Ceremony to be held on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium at 1350 Norris Road....
CHP NEWS
Press release
On October 21, 2009, at 11:03 P.M., the Bakersfield CHP Communications Center received a call of a crash with injuries. The information received by CHP Dispatch was that the vehicle (Chevy Aveo) involved in the crash was possibly a stolen vehicle out of Fullerton Police Department. William B. D. Aune III, 21, was traveling southbound on S. Union Ave at an unknown speed when he made an unsafe turning movement to the right and struck a tree. The...
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ANTONIA NARVAIZ F BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 21/10/2009 PC 4573.8 KCS LABORER
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The Bakersfield Police Department recognizes the dangerous and detrimental impact domestic violence related crimes have on victims, children, and the community.
We are therefore committed to investigating and enforcing all domestic violence laws.
The Bakersfield Police Department Domestic Violence Unit has received approximately 2,100 domestic violence related reports so far this year. As a result of investigative and enforcement efforts, approximately 1,348 arrests have been made...
Kern County, CA - Wednesday, October 21, 2009. This past weekend,
firefighters across California came together to honor and pay tribute to
those firefighters and their families who have lost their lives in the
line of duty. The California Firefighters Memorial is located in Capitol
Park, the grounds adjacent to the State Capitol in Sacramento,
California.
At the heart of the memorial, fallen firefighters are added to the
Memorial Wall each year. This year, Kern County Fire lost one...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Tony Martinez
Community Relations Specialist
Bakersfield Police Crime Prevention
tmartine@bakersfieldpd.
Local Anti-Graffiti Program Receives National Award
One of the Bakersfield Police Department and Keep Bakersfield Beautiful Anti-
Graffiti Task Force programs “Adopt A Mailbox” has been selected as a National
Award Winner by Keep America Beautiful. The Distinguished...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 21, 2009
On Saturday, October 24, 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 on city streets are in...
Additional Precautions and recommendations for visiting KCSO jail facilities during the flu season
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time: 9:37:13 AM
Department Contact: Sgt Greg Gonzales
Details:
On 10/20/09, several inmates in a housing unit at the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility were found to have flu-like symptoms. The Sheriff’s Office...
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JORGE VERDUGO M EARLIMART CA 93219 H 20/10/2009 PC 459 VC 10851(A)PC 487(A) KCS ...
Animal cruelty investigation 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: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Time: 11:44:00 AM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:On October 20, 2009 at about 5:35 A.M. deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1618 Oregon Street in East Bakersfield regarding a man shooting a dog. Deputies arrived and spoke to...
Postal Inspectors Seek Help In Identifying Robbery Suspect
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is seeking assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for robbing the driver of a U.S. Postal Service truck in Taft, CA. On Friday evening, October 16, a lone male carjacked the truck when it stopped at the intersection of Highway 119 while travelling eastbound on East Kern Road. The suspect directed the driver to turn right from the left-turn lane and head south to an...
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RUBEN SANCHEZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93307 H 19/10/2009 PC 4502(A) PC 69 KCS LABOR
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CHP NEWS
Press release
On October 19, 2009, at 8:48 A.M., CHP Officer Leonard Dehart, 45, was traveling southbound on M Street and was stopped for a red traffic signal, preparing to make a left hand turn onto eastbound SR-178. As the signal light phased to green, Officer Dehart slowly moved forward to allow for a vehicle traveling northbound on M Street to pass. The sun was shining through the driver's side window and windshield from a southeast direction. As the...
CHP NEWS
Mojave Area Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 19, 2009 1:50 PM
Three Severely Injured In Tehachapi Head On Collision
On October 17, 2009 a 2007 Subaru Outback driven by Scott Kinney (49 year old, Tehachapi resident) was traveling westbound Banducci Road when for an undetermined reason...
Lamont deputies serve a search warrant and make identifty theft arrest.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, October 19, 2009
Time: 2:04:05 PM
Department Contact: Drake Massey
Details: On 10-19-09, deputies from the Lamont Substation served a search warrant at 429 Fairfax Road. The search warrant was related to a forgery and identity theft investigation. Lisa Rochelle...
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GABRIEL ECHAVARRIA M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 H 18/10/2009 VC 14601.1(VC 4000(A) KCS ...
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JOSE MENDEZ M LOST HILLS CA 93249 H 15/10/2009 PC 288(A) KCS
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From Kern County Fire Department Sunday:
At approximately 7:20 a.m. this morning Kern County Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 3401 Idaho Trail in Frazier Park, California.
Kern County Firefighters arrived to find a fourteen hundred square feet house with active fire in it. The owner of the house was able to get out unharmed.
There were four Kern County Fire engines and one Los Angeles County engine with approximately 30 firefighters on scene battling the blaze....
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Details:
At approximately 0100 hours Saturday morning, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 710 Westaria St. in Oildale for a report of a fight. Deputies arrived and found the victim of an assault. The suspect in the assault had fled, prior to the deputies’ arrival.
As deputies were investigating the assault, they...
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JENNIFER MUSGROVE F BAKERSFIELD CA 93301 W 16/10/2009 PC 245(A)(1 KCS DISABLED ...
LAKE ISABELLA, CA - October 17th 2009 the Kern County Fire Department will be staging a large scale fire training exercise at Nugget and Golden Spur, behind the County Building in Lake Isabella. Approximately 20 Kern County Firefighters will be responding to the exercise.
Exercise organizers will be simulating a large fire in a structure in the Kern Valley area. Any incident in this area may be impacted by such events as an earthquake which may limit resources available on scene due to...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 15, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in
identifying a suspect wanted for passing stolen checks. The suspect depicted in
the attached photo is responsible for using stolen personal checks to purchase
items at multiple stores including Walmart, Kmart, and Sears. This particular
offense occurred at the Kmart on Wilson Road on...
Precautions and recommendations for visiting KCSO jail facilities during the flu season
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 2:35:57 PM
Department Contact: Ian Silva
Details:
On 10/15/09, an inmate from the Lerdo Minimum Facility was sent to Kern Medical Center due to severe flu-like symptoms that could be H1N1 (Swine Flu) or some other...
Recent Arrests and Court Activity
A $10,000 arrest warrant has been issued for Julie Milto. Milto made arrangements with Paramount Farms to recycle two roll off boxes of scrap metal. She was to take the receipts and the boxes back to Paramount Farms. She never returned the money or the boxes. The boxes were eventually located in Fresno.
A $50,000 arrest warrant has been issued for Harold Robert Clark, of Wasco. Clark entered into a contract with Buford Oil...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 15, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in
identifying a suspect wanted for grand theft. On 8/22/09, the suspect pictured in
the attached video removed a surveillance video camera from the exterior of
Specialty Trim and Awning Inc. at 631 California Avenue. The offense was
captured on video by the surveillance camera right next to...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 16, 2009
On 10/14/09, the Bakersfield Police Department Critical Incident Review Board
met and reviewed the facts and circumstances of the officer involved shooting
that occurred on 10/7/09, in the 6200 block of District Blvd.
The Review Board concluded that the shot fired by Officer Nathan Anderberg at
Marcos Barraza was within department policy and with state and federal
guidelines....
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JUAN ROSALES M LAMONT CA 93241 H 15/10/2009 US C TITLE1 KCS FORK LIFT OPER
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 14, 2009
Crime Statistics for first nine months of 2009
During the first nine months of 2009, the City of Bakersfield saw a 0.6% decrease
in the overall crime rate compared with the same time period in 2008.
During the first nine months of 2009 total violent crime increased 0.9% and total
property crime fell 0.9%.
There were 16 homicides from January –...
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PATRICK LAYMAN M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 14/10/2009 PC 647(F) KCS DISABLED
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Man arrested inTehachapi indoor Marijuana grow
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 1:03:46 AM
Department Contact: Lee Walters
Phone:
Details:
At about 1900 hrs on 10-14-2009 deputies from the Tehachapi substation responded to an apartment located in Golden Hills regarding a loud music call. Deputies had previously responded to the...
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2009
On the afternoon of October 14th, officers and agents of the Kern County Violent Crimes Gang Task Force conducted a parole search at a home in the 37500 block of Paseo del Pico Street in Shafter. The officers seized a loaded handgun and a small amount of methamphetamine. Jaime Aguilar, age 28, of Shafter, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and parole violation. Antonio Aguilar, age 31,...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 14, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in
identifying a suspect wanted for credit card forgery. On 4/17/09, the suspect
depicted in the attached surveillance photos, used a forged (re-encoded) credit
card to make three fraudulent purchases at Marshall's Department Store, 3008
Ming Avenue.
The suspect is described as a Black...
Date: October 14, 2009
For Immediate Release
Prescribed Burning Begins in the Giant Sequoia National Monumen
Sequoia National Forest personnel are starting their fall prescribed burning in the Western Divide Ranger District, Giant Sequoia National Monument this week. With the recent storm in the area, weather and smoke conditions are predicted to be favorable for burning and fire crews are available to conduct the burns. As weather conditions and smoke dispersal allows, burning...
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RONNIE REYES M FILMORE CA 93015 H 13/10/2009 PC 148(A)(1VC 12500(A) KCS CONSTRUCTION
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From Kern County Fire Department
WEST BAKERSFIELD, CA - Tuesday October 13th 2009 at approximately 5:18
P.M., 11 vehicles were involved in an accident, on southbound I-5 north
of Hwy 119, 6 of these were on fire. Approximately 21 firefighters
arrived on scene, 1 person was pinned in.
Upon arrival, fire crews were faced with 11 vehicles which had collided
on Interstate 5 trapping a small child in a car seat of 1 of the
passenger vehicles, this vehicle was not involved with fire....
Media Advisory
Kern County Fire Department
Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake.
BEFORE: Check for hazards in the home.
• Fasten shelves securely to walls.
• Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
• Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 13, 2009
CONTACT: Lt. Scott McDonald
BAKERSFIELD POLICE LAUNCHES PROGRAM
TO COMBAT DUI DEATHS AND INJURIES
The Bakersfield Police Department has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for a year-long anti-DUI program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways. New enforcement measures to combat impaired driving are coming as a result of a recent $...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 13, 2009
Between 10/10/09, and 10/11/09, the Game Stop at 7343 Ming Avenue was
burglarized. The suspects forced entry to the store during non business hours
and took video games and accessories. The suspects were captured on video
and are depicted in the attached still photographs. The suspects appear to be a
White or Hispanic male juvenile, 5'02" to...
CHP NEWS
Bakersfield CHP
(661) 864-4444
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 13, 2009
CHP OFFERS WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS
Rain, sleet, snow, high winds and perhaps fog will visit California roadways the next couple of days. Here are some reminders you may want to pass along to...
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TYRONE SMITH M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 B 12/10/09 PC 1203.2(A KCS LABORER
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CHP NEWS
Mojave Area Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2009
Body found in burning truck
On October 12, 2009 at 8:42 AM the California Highway Patrol received calls of a large truck and trailer on fire eastbound State Route 58 west of California City Blvd. The truck was fully engulfed in flames upon the arrival of the responding fire departments. As the flames were being extinguished a lone occupant was located in the burning vehicle. The fatally injured...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 12, 2009
On 10/12/09, the Bakersfield Police Department received information through the
Secret Witness tip line that Bennie West, was inside an apartment at 1220 Niles
Street #4. At 4:30 a.m., officers surrounded the apartment and initiated a
surrender call-out. West exited the apartment and was taken into custody
without incident. He was arrested on a warrant...
Kern County Fire Department
Press release
According to the National Weather Service, we are in for some rainy
weather over the next few days.
Some areas around Kern County have previously been ravaged by wildland
fires which can cause excessive water run off. This may be due to the
lack of ground vegetation and/or the intense heat from fire which can
cause the soil to "seal" itself, preventing water from penetrating it.
During subsequent rains, the water will have the...
Name release of MVA victim from Rosamond Blvd. in Rosamond on 10/11/2009
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.
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DONALD WEAVER M BAKERSFIELD CA W 11/10/09 WI 1767.3 KCS
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TRAVIS CALLAGY M BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 W 10/10/09 PC 1551 PC FTA TAMP KCS ...
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MARK MCSWEENY M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 W 9/10/09 VC 10851(A)PC 148(A)(1 KCS DISABLED
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A prescribed burn is scheduled Monday, weather permitting, on 48 acres near the Wolverton Corrals, north of the General Sherman Tree.
For details, download the National Parks press release (click on blue box; it's a one-page PDF).
Residents and visitors with breathing problems or smoke sensitivity are advised to keep windows closed and limit outdoor activities.
The California Highway Patrol release detailing the accident that killed 18-year-old Kaitlin Marie Howland of Bakersfield is attached as a one-page PDF (click on blue box at left to download.)
Here's a portion of the summary:
On Oct. 10 at approximately 11:45 a.m., a 1999 Ford Expedition was traveling southbound on Santa Fe Way approaching the intersection of Renfro Road. A 1996 Pontiac Sunbird was stopped eastbound on Santa Fay Way preparing to make a left...
From the L.A. Times Web site:
Woman claims toddler left at South Los Angeles bus stop
October 10, 2009 | 7:59 pm
A Bakersfield woman stepped forward today to claim as her grandson a toddler abandoned a Friday at a South Los Angeles bus stop.
The woman told police that she recognized the boy as 3-year-old Xavier Nelson from telecasts of the widely covered story. The boy remains in the care of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services while...
Press release sent Sunday morning:
BAKERSFIELD, CA- On 10/10/09 at approximately 2:27pm the Kern County Fire Department responded to a motorhome on fire, eastbound on Highway 58 near the junction of Hwy 223. Approximately 9 firefighters responded to the incident.
Upon arrival, firefighters were faced with a full size motorhome fully involved in fire. The fire was quickly spreading into the grass. An aggressive fire attack was made to extinguish the grass fire before it spread to become a...
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Kaitlin Marie Howland CASE #: C01882-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield &n bsp; AGE: 18 Years
TYPE OF CASE: Traffic Collision
DATE OF INCIDENT: 10/10/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1148 Hours
LOCATION: Intersection of Renfro Road and...
Bakersfield Police Department release:
On Saturday October 10, 2009 at 1:52 PM the Bakersfield Police Department responded to reports of an injury collision, involving the California Highway Patrol on Hwy. 178 East of Morning Dr.
Investigation revealed California Highway Patrol Officer, Matthew Iturriria was stopped along the South roadway edge of Hwy 178 and attempted to make a U-turn in the roadway to pursue a speeder. Officer Iturriria did not see a brown Ford/Ranger Pick-up traveling...
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Pete Fimbres & Julio Angel Herrera CASE #: C01876-09 & C01877-09
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Delano & Shafter AGE: 25 Yrs. & 18 Yrs.
TYPE OF CASE: Double Homicide
DATE OF INCIDENT: 10/09/2009 &nb sp; TIME: 1610...
United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, October 09, 2009
Docket #: 1:09-CR-00181-LJO
BAKERSFIELD FIREARMS TRAFFICKER SENTENCED TO 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS
Sentence Enhanced for Making Threatening Phone Call to Witness
FRESNO, Calif. – United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced today that yesterday, United States District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill sentenced KEVIN MUZINICH, 53, formerly of...
Double fatal traffic accident
NEWS RELEASE
KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CORONER DIVISION
This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters. Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do.
DECEDENT'S NAME: Jorge Villalvazo & Oscar...
Kern Valley Sheriff's Substation open house
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, October 09, 2009
Time: 12:12:05 PM
Department Contact: Sgt. Dean Marshall
Details:JOIN THE KERN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, KERN VALLEY SUBSTATION AT THEIR OPEN HOUSE
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Kern Valley Substation will be holding an open house on 10/24/09 from...
Cal-MMET results for September
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, October 09, 2009
Time: 11:23:52 AM
Department Contact: Sgt. Laura Lopez
Details: In the month of September the California Multi-jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (Cal-MMET) investigated 23 narcotic related cases. These investigations resulted in: 23 physical arrests (8 felony and...
A 70-year-old Bakersfield man was killed just before midnight Thursday when he apparently lept from his big rig while driving on Highway 58, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The man, who has not been identified yet, slammed into the concrete center median and then was hit by at least one vehicle, possibly more. The incident happened west of Bena Road while the big rig was travelling around 55 mph, CHP officials said.
His big...
United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, October 09, 2009
Docket #: 1:09-cr-00091 LJO
BAKERSFIELD MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO COUNTERFEITING CHARGES
FRESNO, Calif. – United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced today that WADE WILLIAM GRISSOM, 32, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty Thursday before United States District Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill to three counterfeiting counts, including manufacturing...
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ROGELIO JACQUEZ M LAMONT CA 93241 H 8/10/09 VC 14601.2(VC 21703 KCS SALES
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Teenager shot near Potomac Park
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, October 08, 2009
Time: 11:32:54 PM
Department Contact: Lt. Russ Albro
Details:
On 10-8-09 at about 6:50 pm, Sheriff's Deputies were called to the area of Potomac Park in the Bakersfield area on a call of shots fired. When they arrived, they found shell casings in the street to the south of the...
Search Warrant Results in
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, October 08, 2009
Time: 9:57:32 PM
Department Contact: PIO
Phone:
Details:
On Wednesday, October 7th, at about 11:00 pm, members of the Sheriff's Gang Suppression Section served a narcotics search warrant on the person of Kirk Yeargan, and at a residence in the 200 block of 18th Street in...
One of two teens accused of murdering an eldery couple in a burglary gone wrong has taken a plea deal and will testify against his own cousin, according to KGET.
The station reported that one of the two murder charges against Kyle Hoffman (on the right in the photo) was dismissed Thursday. That could allow Hoffman to someday be paroled, according to the station.
The other defendant, Luis William Palafox, still faces two first-degree murder counts for the deaths of Joseph and Dorothy Parrott...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 8, 2009
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in
identifying two suspects wanted for robbery at the Valley Plaza on September 1,
2009 at about 9:00 p.m. A private person, shopping in the mall, reported that he
was approached by two suspects who brandished a knife and demanded money
and his cellular phone. The victim relinquished his...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 8, 2009
On 10/8/09, at 12:07 a.m., Bakersfield Police officers responded to an injury
accident at the intersection of Verdugo Lane and Noriega Road involving a Kern
County Sheriff’s deputy in a patrol vehicle. Investigation revealed Deputy Brent
Nelson 23, was on patrol and was traveling southbound on Verdugo Lane at
Noriega Road when he was broadsided by Michael Dobrenen 54, who...
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ERNESTO ZAPIEN M BAKERSFIELD CA 93311 H 7/10/09 PC 653.75 PC 148(A)(1PC 243(B) KCS LABORER
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Subject: Community Oriented Policing – School Safety
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Thursday, October 08, 2009
Time: 10:46:06 AM
Department Contact: Sgt. Daniels
Details:
Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Rosamond Substation, have initiated a directed patrol effort focusing on school zones and school bus stop issues within the Rosamond area. The...
Residential Fire Victim Release Of Name
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: James Arthur...
United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown
Eastern District of California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FORMER KERN COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTY SENTENCED TO 57 MONTHS IN
PRISON FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
FRESNO – United States Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced that MICHAEL
LYNN LEYDER, 27, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge Lawrence J. O’Neill to four years and nine months for his conviction on one count of possession of child...
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 7, 2009
On 10/7/09, at about 4:38 p.m., Bakersfield Police Department Motorcycle Officer
Nathan Anderberg conducted a routine traffic stop on a grey unlicensed Chevrolet
Tahoe in the 6200 block of District Blvd. The suspect and sole occupant of the vehicle,
Marcos Barraza 27 of Bakersfield, pulled over to the side of the road stopped. As Officer
Anderberg...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 7, 2009
On 10/7/09, at about 10:28 a.m., Officer Joseph (Mitch) Galland was responding to the
500 block of 30th Street to assist officers in foot pursuit of a residential burglary suspect.
Officer Galland was northbound on Chester Avenue approaching 19th Street with his
emergency lights and siren activated when a motorist in a black 2005 Lexus turned
directly into officer’s...
California Highway Patrol
Press release
On 10/07/2009 at approximately 6:23 AM an on duty LAPD motor Officer Timothy Arthur Kay was traveling northbound on Interstate 5, north of the Tejon Summit o/c at an unknown speed.
Officer Kay collided with the left rear of a red chevrolet pickup traveling in the #2 traffic lane. This collision sent Officer Kay out of control where he was ejected from his motorcycle.
Officer Kay sustained moderate injuries consisting of a broken right arm, minor...
Mark Ponder, Mode and Manner of 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: Mark...
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DARREN LUCAS M BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 B 6/10/09 HS 11550( A)PC 853.7 KCS LABORER
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BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
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For Immediate Release
October 5, 2009
On 10/2/09, the Bakersfield Police Department Critical Incident...
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JOSHUA MOLINA M SHAFTER CA 93263 H 5/10/09 VC 23152(A)VC 40508(A) KCS LABORER
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DARRIN LYNCH M MOJAVE CA 93501 B 4/10/09 PC 666 KCS
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Alcohol Beverage Laws Enforced at the K.C. Fair
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Monday, October 05, 2009
Time: 9:57:57 AM
Department Contact: Walter Reed
Details: The Kern County Sheriffs Office, Alcohol Beverage Control Officers and members of the Joint Vice Task Force worked the Kern County Fair 10 of the 12 days the fair was open to the public. During this operation...
Bakersfield Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2009
On Sunday, October 04, 2009 at 5:45pm a suspect armed with a crowbar entered the Kragen’s Auto Parts Store, located at 2627 Haley Street. The suspect confronted the store clerks, demanded currency and then fled the store with the loss. Bakersfield Police Officers observed the robbery in-progress and gave chase to the suspect as he fled.
The suspect, Alejandro...
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JUAN LOPEZ M MCFARLAND CA 93250 H 3/10/09 PC 273A(B) KCS LABOR
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CHARLES SHULTS M DELANO CA 93215 W 2/10/09 PC 187(A) KCS LABORER
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Bakersfield, CA – Sunday October 4, 2009 at approximately 10:35 A.M. a
call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for grass fires
along Highway 58 three miles east of General Beale Rd. Approximately 21
firefighters responded to the incident from Kern County Fire Department
to include Helicopter 408.
Upon arrival, crews faced two small grass fires quickly containing them
to approximately four total acres. As of 11:09 A.M. the fires were
controlled with crews remaining...
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
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Sheriff's Office responds to report of suicidal male subject in Inyokern.
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, October 02, 2009
Time: 3:48:11 PM
Department Contact: Tyson Davis
Details:
On October 1, 2009 at 4:49 p.m. deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Ridgecrest Substation were dispatched to the area of Brown Road and Bowman Road, Inyokern for a...
Bakersfield Police Department
Press release
INFORMATION:
Eliezer Diaz is a sex offender who is out of compliance with his requirement to re-register annually as a sex offender. Diaz is required to register as a result of a 1988 conviction for lewd/lascivious acts with a child under 14. Diaz was released from Avenal State Prison in June 2009 and has failed to comply with his requirement to register as a sex offender. The current whereabouts...
CHP NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Fatal Traffic...
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.
Date: Friday, October 1, 2009
Time: 9:53:54 PM
Department Contact: Michael Whorf
Details:The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s
assistance with an investigation of burglary and vandalism that occurred
at 10211 Rosedale Highway, at the Country Boy Burgers restaurant.
On September 29, 2009 in the early morning hours an...
A child abduction suspect from Merced was spotted early Friday morning on Highway 99 in Kern County where he was chased by California Highway Patrol officers, the CHP reported.
The suspect, 24-year-old Yeng Vang, tried to speed away, but he clost control of his car, hit a center divider, crossed back onto the freeway and hit a truck and then came to a stop by the center divider, officers said.
As officers approached the car, they found Vang with a self inflicted gunshot wound, officers...
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ALICIA ESTRADA F BAKERSFIELD CA 93305 H 1/10/09 PC 148.9(A)PC 148(A)(1 KCS LABOR
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Wasco, CA - Thursday October 1, 2009, at approximately 1:58 A.M. Kern County Fire received a call for large containers on fire at Vintage Nurseries on Mc Combs Rd. 15 Firefighters responded to the incident from Wasco, McFarland, and Shafter.
On arrival, crews were faced with an area of approximately 50 feet by 100 feet of burning material with a nursery and tractor exposed to the fire. Crews quickly pulled hose lines between the burning materials and the exposure to prevent further loss....
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JUAN RAMIREZ M BAKERSFIELD CA 93304 H 30/09/2009 PC 594(A)(2PC 186.22(D KCS LABORER
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