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Synopsis: Sexual Registrant and Parole and Probation Sweep conducted in the City Of Wasco. 27 subjects were arrested for various charges.
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Friday, August 31, 2007 Time: 10:39:18 AM Department contact: Sgt. Matt Lee Phone: 758-4822 Details: On 8/30/07 deputies from the Wasco City Substation conducted checks of individuals that are currently registered as sex offenders in the City of Wasco. Deputies also conducted checks on those known to be on parole and or probation. Four teams consisting of fours deputies per team checked the current locations of the 26 known registered sex offenders in the City of Wasco. Five(5) subjects were found not to be in compliance. Deputies were not able to locate these subjects as they are suspected to be out of the area. Deputies documented these cases and will be submitting them to the District Attorney's Office. Two additional registrants were arrested on parole violations. The sweep also focused on individuals that were on current parole and or probation. During the eight hour sweep a total of twenty-seven(27) arrests were made. 6- Felony Arrests 1 for Parole Violation 1 for Possession and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance 2 for Possession of Stolen Property 1 for Theft of Vehicle(10851) 1 for An Assault with a Deadly Weapon 17- Misdemeanor Arrests 11 for Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance 2 for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor 3 for Resisting/ Obstructing a Peace Officer 1 for Possession of Burglary Tools 4 for Various Misdemeanor Warrants 15 additional citations were given for miscellaneous misdemeanors and Wasco City Ordinance violations Additional checks of sexual registrants and parole/probationers will be conducted on a regular basis in the City of Wasco.
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Friday, August 31, 2007 8:00 AM On the Web: or HYPERLINK "http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/los... www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or HYPERLINK "http://www.inciweb.org"... www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 240,207 acres Acreage Change (last 12 hours): no change Fireline to Build: 1 mile Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 95 percent Expected Containment: September 4, 2007 Injuries: 44 Structures Threatened: 0 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 37 Engines: 89 Helicopters: 18 Air Tankers: 0 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 19 Water Tenders: 61 Total Personnel Assigned: 1,779 Cost to Date: $114 million Headlines: The thunderstorms that developed on Wednesday night and Thursday morning brought a new start five miles south of McPherson Peak. This new start was named the Mine Fire and aerial resources were used to slow the forward spread of the fire yesterday. Last night the Zaca fire's night shift was down-sized to a patrol status. Today, crews will be flown into the Mine Fire to construct hand line. On the Zaca Fire crews continue to mop-up along the containment lines and to start back haul of excess supplies all along the fire's perimeter. Rehabilitation of fire suppression lines will also continue. Today there is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Current Situation: Initial suppression rehab efforts continue to make very good progress along fire lines and roads in both zones of the Zaca Fire. Heavy equipment is still present in many areas rehabilitating roads while crews assist with fire line rehabilitation and chip large amounts of cut brush and other vegetation. These efforts will assist in restoring public lands for use and help prevent erosion and further damage. Firefighters will continue to be watchful for any lightning or thunderstorms that are possible in the fire area and will respond to any additional fires that could result. Temperatures are expected to be around 100 degrees with decreased relative humidity. Highways, Forest Roads and Area Closures: Happy Canyon Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. East Camino Cielo Road is open between Hwy 154 and Gibraltar Road. East Camino Cielo is closed east of Gibraltar Road because it is within the Forest closure. Portions of the Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest remains in effect. Detailed information regarding the closure is available at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or at offices of the Los Padres National Forest. Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to the First Crossing Day Use Area. Recreation facilities along Paradise Road between Highway 154 and First Crossing, including Forest Service campgrounds and Rancho Oso Campground, are now open. The Santa Ynez River Road, beyond the First Crossing and all associated recreation facilities are closed.
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release & nbsp; Friday, August 31, 2007 Suspect sought in July downtown homicide The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for the murder of Darryl Porter which occurred on 7/4/07 in the 1400 block of 20th Street. On 8/27/07 Bakersfield Police detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Anthony Kennedy for the murder of Darryl Porter. Kennedy is described as a: black male, 22, 5’10, 165, black hair, brown eyes. A photo is attached to this news release. On 7/4/07, at approx 1:30 a.m., officers of the Bakersfield Police Department responded to the 1400 block of 20th Street on a report of a peace disturbance. Officers discovered that a shooting had occurred and the victim, Darryl Porter, had been transported to the hospital, via private means, where he died. Subsequent investigation by detectives revealed that this was a gang related murder and Kennedy was implicated as being responsible for it. Anyone with information on the murder of Darryl Porter or the whereabouts of Anthony Kennedy is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111 or Detective Herman Caldas at 661-326-3556. Anonymous and confidential information can be provided through Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.
Synopsis: Number of injuries on shooting victim German Sarabia
Details: Synopsis: Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: German Sarabia & nbsp; &n bsp; CASE#: C-1841-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, CA ; & nbsp; AGE: 24 Years Hispanic Male TYPE OF CASE: Homicide - Officer involved shooting DATE OF INCIDENT: August 27, 2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0009 Hours LOCATION: Backyard of residence at 2602 Lake Street, Bakersfield, CA DATE OF DEATH: August 27, 2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0009 Hours PLACE OF DEATH: At Scene INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Kern County Sheriff's Office and Bakersfield Police Department Details: Following completion of an autopsy on August 29, 2007, it has been determined that (34) projectiles were recovered from the body of German Sarabia. Comments: None DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: John Van Rensselaer, Supervising Deputy Coroner Date: Thursday, August 30, 2007 Time: 1:50:16 PM
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:00 AM On the Web: or HYPERLINK "http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/los... www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or HYPERLINK "http://www.inciweb.org"... www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 240,207 acres Acreage Change (last 12 hours): no change Fireline to Build: 1 mile Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 95 percent Expected Containment: September 4, 2007 Injuries: 44 Structures Threatened: 32 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 52 Engines: 95 Helicopters: 19 Air Tankers: 0 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 12 Water Tenders: 63 Total Personnel Assigned: 1,986 Cost to Date: $111 million Headlines: Some areas within Los Padres National Forest east of Highway 33 previously closed to public entry, are now open. The revised emergency closure will encompass national forest lands roughly between Highway 166 and Highway 33. On the east side of Highway 33, the Pine Mountain Road (AKA Reyes Peak Road and Forest Road 6N06), and all recreation facilities along the road will remain closed, as will the Boulder Canyon Trail (Forest Trail 23W03) between Pine Mountain Road and the Forest Service Station at Ozena. Current Situation: Crews made good progress yesterday in the Cuyama Peak and Brubaker Canyon areas using helicopter resources to rappel firefighters into inaccessible areas. Last night crews continued to seek out heat sources along containment lines using night vision goggles. Aerial infrared photography and ground patrols will be used to identify and cool hot spots, primarily along completed fireline in the Sisquoc River drainage and along the northern perimeter. Today isolated thunderstorms are predicted in the area. With the overnight lightning and unexpected weather firefighters will watch for any potential fire starts in around the fire area and keep a heads up for changing weather conditions. Initial suppression rehabilitation efforts continue to make substantial progress along firelines and roads in the Live Oak Zone of the Zaca Fire. Heavy equipment will move from completed areas to the Romero Canyon area today. Hand crews will also begin chipping and scattering cut brush throughout the Live Oak Zone. Highways, Forest Roads and Area Closures: Happy Canyon Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. East Camino Cielo Road is open between Hwy 154 and Gibraltar Road. East Camino Cielo is closed east of Gibraltar Road because it is within the Forest closure. Portions of the Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest remains in effect. Detailed information regarding the closure is available at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or at offices of the Los Padres National Forest. Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to the First Crossing Day Use Area. Recreation facilities along Paradise Road between Highway 154 and First Crossing, including Forest Service campgrounds and Rancho Oso Campground, are now open. The Santa Ynez River Road, beyond the First Crossing and all associated recreation facilities are closed.
Synopsis: Traffic fatality on northbound Highway 99, north of Merced Avenue, rural Shafter
Details: Synopsis: Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: Nicolas Mendoza-Santoyo &nbs p; ; & nbsp; CASE#: 1869-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Arvin &n bsp; &nb sp; &nbs p; AGE: 41 years TYPE OF CASE: Traffic Collision DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/30/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0536 hours LOCATION: Northbound Highway 99, north of Merced Avenue, rural Shafter DATE OF DEATH: & nbsp; 08/30/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0536 hours PLACE OF DEATH: At the scene INVESTIGATING AGENCY: California Highway Patrol Details: The decedent was the restrained rear seat passenger of a Ford Explorer that was crushed by a 2 axel Box Truck of Farmer John Eggs. The box truck lost control in heavy rain, spun out of control and landed on top of the Ford Explorer. Both vehicles were on the east shoulder of Highway 99. Four others in the Ford Explorer were not injured. Comments: None DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: Vicki Fennell, Deputy Coroner Date: Thursday, August 30, 2007 Time: 9:29:29 AM
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CONTACT: Fran Clader Media Relations Office (916) 657-7202 2555 First Avenue Sacramento, CA 95818 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2007 07-50 State Highway Patrol Leaders Urge Motorists to Stay Alive on I-5 this Labor Day Anyone driving dangerously or impaired this Labor Day weekend may find themselves being pulled over by a state trooper with a little extra hardware on his uniform. The heads of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Oregon State Police (OSP) and Washington State Patrol (WSP) will join rank-and-file officers and troopers on interstate freeways and secondary highways as part of a national increased enforcement effort of crash-related violations. CHP Commissioner Mike Brown, OSP Superintendent Tim McLain and WSP Chief John R. Batiste will join their officers beginning on Friday, August 31, to kickoff the tri-state enforcement effort that extends through Monday, September 3, 2007. Coinciding with the national Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) campaign, each agency’s mission will be an “all-hands” on the road approach to be visible and available during the extended holiday weekend. “We’re officers and troopers first,” said CHP Commissioner Brown. “I’m happy to get out on the road in an effort to save lives and emphasize that traffic safety, enforcement and service to the motoring public starts at the top.” The agency heads will focus their patrols on Interstate 5, which runs through all three states. “The same behaviors cause collisions, regardless of where you live,” said OSP Superintendent McLain. “Speeding and driving while distracted or impaired are huge contributing factors in traffic crashes. We hope the extra patrol presence and active enforcement can help prevent as many crashes as possible.” Other members of each agency’s command staff will be encouraged to work the road in their respective areas to put more visible, active patrol presence throughout each State. - more - “This is good for us, too,” said WSP Chief Batiste. “It gives us a chance to see things from the perspective of the troopers we lead.” During last year’s extended Labor Day Holiday weekend: In California, 46 people died in 30 separate traffic crashes In Oregon, 6 people died in four separate traffic crashes In Washington, 11 people died in 11separate traffic crashes With the extra enforcement presence on each State’s highways, motorists should watch for and yield to public safety personnel as they respond to emergencies and assist motorists along the states’ highways and streets. With one voice, all three leaders urged everyone to buckle up and emphasized the following safety tips for those traveling on their highways: Don't drink and drive. Report drunk drivers, call 9-1-1. Don’t Speed. Obey the posted speed limit and drive at a speed safe for conditions. Always use safety restraints and child safety seats correctly. Be watchful for emergency vehicles displaying required warning lights and using emergency equipment. Yield when required and maintain a safe distance when they are working on our highways. Get plenty of rest before starting out. Fatigued drivers are more frequent during holiday weekends because of increased travel and activity. Allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Expect the unexpected. Be informed and prepared when traveling on any of our highways. When traveling anywhere, plan ahead and taken known routes if possible. If considering a remote route that you have never traveled on, contact available road and weather condition phone number or Internet resources, or contact police or highway department officials for road information. Be aware that many road construction projects are underway. Even when workers are not present, all work zone speed limits still apply and fines double. Inactive work zones still have equipment, detours, and incomplete changes in the roadway so drivers need to slow down and be alert. All motorists play an important part in keeping our highways and city streets safe; immediately report aggressive, dangerous, and intoxicated drivers by calling 9-1-1. ###
Synopsis: Name release of homicide victim
Details: Synopsis: Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: Oscar Meza Sanchez & nbsp; &n bsp; CASE#: C-1849-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Mojave, CA ; & nbsp; AGE: 22 years TYPE OF CASE: Homicide DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/27/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: Abt: 1100 hours LOCATION: Dirt field in the area of 15371 Myer Street in Mojave DATE OF DEATH: 08/27/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: Fnd: 1309 hours PLACE OF DEATH: At scene INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Kern County Sheriff's Office Details: The decedent has been positively identified as Oscar Meza Sanchez by fingerprints. The autopsy has been completed and the cause of death is listed as multiple gunshot wounds. Comments: The next of kin has been notified. DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: Regina Mancera, Deputy Coroner Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Time: 11:40:47 AM
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:00 AM On the Web: or HYPERLINK "http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/los... www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or HYPERLINK "http://www.inciweb.org"... www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 240,207 acres Acreage Change (last 12 hours): no change Fireline to Build: 2 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 95 percent Expected Containment: September 4, 2007 Injuries: 43 Structures Threatened: 32 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 52 Engines: 86 Helicopters: 22 Air Tankers: 0 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 20 Water Tenders: 69 Total Personnel Assigned: 2,208 Cost to Date: $109 million Headlines: Due to successful firefighting efforts on the northeastern edge of the Zaca Fire, Highway 33 is open to the public. Please be mindful there is the potential for fire equipment traffic along this route for the next few days. Travel with caution. Some areas within Los Padres National Forest east of Highway 33 previously closed to public entry, will be reopened on August 30. The revised emergency closure will encompass all national forest lands between Highway 166 and Highway 33. On the east side of Highway 33, the Pine Mountain Road (AKA Reyes Peak Road and Forest Road 6N06), and all recreation facilities along the road will remain closed, as will the Boulder Canyon Trail (Forest Trail 23W03) between Pine Mountain Road and the Forest Service Station at Ozena. Current Situation: Yesterday crews continued improving containment lines on the fire in the Cuyama Peak and Brubaker Canyon areas. Last night crews used night-vision goggles to locate hot spots. Today, firefighters will search out and suppress hot spots along the fire’s edge that may threaten the containment lines all along the north and east portions of the Zaca fire. Aerial infrared photography and ground patrols will be used to identify and cool hot spots, primarily along completed fireline in the Sisquoc River drainage and the northern perimeter of the fire. Suppression rehabilitation efforts continue to make substantial progress along fire lines and roads in the Live Oak Zone of the Zaca Fire. Crews will continue rehabilitation on the Fremont fuel break near East Camino Cielo Road, which will be visible from Highway 154. Temperatures today are forecasted to be in the 100’s with winds from the west-southwest during the morning hours then turning northeast in the evening. Relative humidity levels are expected to be in the low teens. Road closures and evacuations associated with the Live Oak fire suppression activities on the south have been lifted. All areas and roads included within the Los Padres National Forest Closure Area remain closed to public entry, including the Snyder Trail, a popular mountain bike trail. Highways, Forest Roads and Area Closures:
Synopsis: Name release of motor vehicle accident victim on Road 92 near Avenue 48 near Porterville on 08/28/2007
Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: Carmen Hernandez &nbs p; ; CASE#: C-1856-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Delano & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; AGE: 27 yrs. TYPE OF CASE: Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/28/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: About 1546 hrs. LOCATION: Road 92, just South of Avenue 48 near Porterville DATE OF DEATH: 08/28/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 1808 hrs. PLACE OF DEATH: Delano Regional Medical Center Emeregncy Room INVESTIGATING AGENCY: California Highway Patrol - Porterville Substation Details: This decedent was an operator of a motor vihicle that collided head on with another motor vehicle. Comments: None DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: &nbs p; J. Holt, Deputy Coroner Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Time: 5:18:53 AM
Synopsis: Name release of residential pool drowning victim from 08/28/2007
Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: Jaime Andres Vaca &nb sp; &nbs p; ; CASE#: C-1857-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, CA ; & nbsp; AGE: 17 months TYPE OF CASE: Accidental Drowning DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/28/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: About 1920 hrs. LOCATION: 900 Nikki Court, Bakersfield, CA DATE OF DEATH: 08/28/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 2017 hrs. PLACE OF DEATH: Mercy Hospital Emergency Room INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Bakersfield Police Department Details: This infant was found floating in a residential swimming pool in the rear of his family's residence. teh specific circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation at the time of this report. Comments: None DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: J. HOLT, Deputy Coroner Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 Time: 5:13:08 AM
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Subject shot during home invasion robbery On 8/28/07, at about 12:31a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department received a report of suspicious circumstances at a residence in the 5100 block of Kickapoo Court. When officers arrived they found Brent Leach (23), of Bakersfield, standing in front of the residence. Leach was found to be the victim of a gunshot to his head. He was transported to Kern Medical Center and is in critical condition. Two other occupants of the home, Reyna Carreno (30), and Brady Blanquette (21), both of Bakersfield, reported that two armed suspects entered the home through an unlocked rear door. The suspects demanded currency and marijuana from the victims. One of the suspects then shot Leach and they fled. Officers located a large marijuana grow operation inside the home and it appears at this time that this was the motive for the robbery. Both suspects have been described as black males, 6’, thin to medium build, wearing dark clothing and bandanas covering their faces. Both were armed with handguns. Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111 or Detective Bill Darbee at 661-326-3543. Anonymous and confidential information can be provided through Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.
Synopsis: Name release of homicide victim involved in officer involved shooting
Details: Synopsis: Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: German Sarabia & nbsp; &n bsp; CASE#: C-1841-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Arvin, CA ; & nbsp; AGE: 24 years TYPE OF CASE: Homicide - Officer Involved Shooting DATE OF INCIDENT: August 27, 2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0009 Hours LOCATION: In the backyard of 2602 Lake Street, Bakersfield DATE OF DEATH: August 27, 2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0009 Hours PLACE OF DEATH: At scene INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Kern County Sheriff's Office/ Bakersfield Police Department Details:The decedent who was involved in the officer involved shooting on 08/27/2007 has been positively identified by fingerprints. He has been identified as German Sarabia, a 24 year old Hispanic male. His family has been notified of the death. The cause of death is listed as multiple gunshot wounds. Comments: None DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: Regina Mancera, Deputy Coroner Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Time: 11:27:13 AM
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:00 AM On the Web: or HYPERLINK "http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/los... www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or HYPERLINK "http://www.inciweb.org"... www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 240,207 acres Acreage Change (last 12 hours): no change Fireline to Build: 2 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 95 percent Expected Containment: September 4, 2007 Injuries: 42 Structures Threatened: 32 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 50 Engines: 99 Helicopters: 22 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 20 Water Tenders: 71 Total Personnel Assigned: 2,195 Cost to Date: $108 million Headlines: Due to successful firefighting efforts on the northeastern edge of the Zaca Fire, Highway 33 is entirely open to the public. Please be mindful that there is the potential for fire equipment traffic along this route for the next few days and travel with caution. The recommended evacuation in the area from Ozena north to the Ventura/Santa Barbara County line west of Highway 33 has been lifted. Current Situation: Crews continue to make progress with rehabilitation efforts along fire lines and roads in the Live Oak Zone of the Zaca Fire. In addition to rehabilitation work the Live Oak Zone will be monitored by aircraft. Monday’s higher humidity allowed fire suppression resources another day to improve fireline in the Brubaker Canyon area just west of Highway 33. Today, a combination of ground and aerial resources will continue to construct fireline around the north end of the spot fire near Cuyama Peak. Over the next three days, predicted lower relative humidity, higher temperatures and potential increased fire activity will test containment lines. Aerial infrared photography will be used to identify hot spots and ground patrols will work to extinguish problem areas, primarily along completed fireline in the Sisquoc River drainage and the northern perimeter of the fire. Road closures and evacuations associated with the Live Oak fire suppression activities on the south have been lifted. All areas and roads included within the Los Padres National Forest Closure Area remain closed to public entry; including the Snyder Trail, a popular mountain bike trail. Highways, Forest Roads and Area Closures: Highway 33 is entirely open to the public. Happy Canyon Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. East Camino Cielo Road is open between Hwy 154 and Gibraltar Road. East Camino Cielo is closed east of Gibraltar Road because it is within the Forest closure. Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to First Crossing Day Use Area. The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest remains in effect. The closure includes lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern Counties. The expanded closure encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija, and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness, and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or at a Los Padres National Forest office. Recreation facilities along Paradise Road between Highway 154 and First Crossing, including Forest Service campgrounds and Rancho Oso Campground, are now open. The Santa Ynez River Road, beyond the First Crossing and all associated recreation facilities are closed. Evacuations: None.
Synopsis: Homicide in Mojave
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Monday, August 27, 2007 Time: 4:37:26 PM Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details:At about 11:30 this morning, deputies from the Sheriff's Mojave Substation responded to a report of shots fired in the 15000 block of Myer Road in Mojave. After arrival, an adult male was located in a field in the area, deceased from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Sheriff's homicide detectives responded and are currently investigating the incident. At this time we do not have any suspect information and it is unknown whether or not this is a gang related incident.
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release Monday, August 27, 2007 Arrest made in Caballeros Drive Homicide Bakersfield Police have made two arrests in connection with the homicide of Paulo Celio, which occurred on 8/26/07, in the 5200 block of Caballeros Drive. On 8/26/07, at about 5:00 a.m., detectives arrested Victor Manuel Flores Torres, (19), of Bakersfield, following interviews at the Bakersfield Police Department. Torres was arrested and booked into the Kern County Jail on charges of murder, conspiracy, and assault with a deadly weapon. On 8/27/07, at about 8:00 a.m., Ruben Bustamante, (20), of Bakersfield, who was wanted for the murder of Celio, turned himself in to police at the downtown Bakersfield Police Department. Following interviews with detectives he will be booked into the Kern County Jail on charges of murder, conspiracy, and assault with a deadly weapon. It has not yet been determined whether or not this incident is gang related. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111. Anonymous and confidential information can be provided through Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.
Bakersfield Police Department
Public Information Office Sgt. Greg Terry 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us Immediate Release & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; &nbs p; ; August 25, 2007 Suspect arrested for the kidnapping of missing woman On 08/25/07, at 9:30 a.m., Bakersfield Police arrested Alberto “Beto” Vielma, in the 900 block of Water Street for the kidnapping of Ruviela Salgado that occurred on 8/22/07. Just after 9:00 a.m., this morning, Bakersfield Police were notified that the victim, Salgado, had been dropped off at her residence in the 900 block of Water Street by Alberto Vielma and his brother, Rey Vielma. Police responded to the area and located Alberto Vielma and his brother driving away in a vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated and Alberto Vielma was arrested without incident. Detectives have learned that both Alberto Vielma and Salgado had been in northern California and only returned to Bakersfield this morning. Detectives confirmed that Salgado was the victim of a kidnapping; however, the investigation is continuing. Salgado was not injured during the incident. Rey Vielma was not arrested and is not facing any charges related to this incident. Alberto Vielma was booked into the Kern County Jail on 1 count of kidnapping. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111. & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; &nbs p; ; & nbsp; &n bsp; ###
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release Monday, August 27, 2007 Union Bank Robbery Update The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating and identifying a suspect wanted for the 8/25/07 robbery of the Union Bank, 2641 Oswell Street. Detectives have obtained surveillance photos of the suspect. He has been described as a: white male, 50 to 60, short gray hair, clean shaven, & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; &nbs p; ; wearing a blue-and-black plaid shirt. Photos are attached to this news release. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111. Anonymous and confidential information can be provided through Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. ###
Synopsis: KCSD Homicide Detectives enroute 15300-blk Myer Rd, Mojave
Details: Incident Announcement Only
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Monday, August 27, 2007 8:00 AM On the Web: or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 240,207 acres Acreage Change (last 12 hours): -1,343 acres Fireline to Build: 2 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 90 percent Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 42 Structures Threatened: 66 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 43 Engines: 91 Helicopters: 19 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 20 Water Tenders: 72 Total Personnel Assigned: 2,004 Cost to Date: $ 105 million Headlines: • Due to successful firefighting efforts on the northeastern edge of the Zaca Fire, Highway 33 is entirely open to the public. Please be mindful that there is the potential for fire engine traffic along this route for the next few days and travel with caution. • The RECOMMENDED EVACUATION in the area from Ozena north to the Ventura/Santa Barbara County line west of Highway 33 has been lifted. Current Situation: Yesterday’s higher humidity and aggressive fire suppression resulted in minimal change to the fire’s perimeter. Fire crews completed fireline around a large spot fire that started Friday in Brubaker Canyon and will continue building fireline today on a spot fire that started Saturday near Cuyama Peak. Both of these spots are located at the northeast corner of the fire, west of Highway 33. Aerial infrared photography and ground patrols will be used to identify and cool hot spots, primarily along completed fireline in the Sisquoc River drainage and the northern perimeter of the fire. Crews continue to make progress with rehabilitation efforts along fire lines and roads in the Live Oak Zone of the Zaca Fire. In addition to rehabilitation work the Live Oak Zone will be monitored by air. Road closures and evacuations associated with the Live Oak fire suppression activities on the south have been lifted. All areas and roads included within the Los Padres National Forest Closure Area remain closed to public entry; including the Snyder Trail, a popular mountain bike trail. Highways, Forest Roads and Area Closures: • Highway 33 is entirely open to the public. • Happy Canyon Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • East Camino Cielo Road is now open between Hwy 154 and Gibraltar Road. East Camino Cielo is still closed east of Gibraltar Road because it is within the Forest closure. • Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to First Crossing Day Use Area. • The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest remains in effect. The closure includes lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern Counties. The expanded closure encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija, and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness, and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or at a Los Padres National Forest office. Evacuations: • The RECOMMENDED EVACUATION in the area from Ozena north to the Ventura/Santa Barbara County line west of Highway 33 has been lifted. • Recreation facilities along Paradise Road between Highway 154 and First Crossing, including Forest Service campgrounds and Rancho Oso Campground, are now open. The Santa Ynez River Road, beyond the First Crossing and all associated recreation facilities are closed.
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Friday, August 24, 2007 12:00 PM On the Web: or HYPERLINK "http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/los... www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or HYPERLINK "http://www.inciweb.org"... www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 235,601 acres Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 3,152 acres Fireline to Build: 7 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 83 percent Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 40 Structures Threatened: 66 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 66 Engines: 98 Helicopters: 16 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 29 Water Tenders: 78 Total Personnel Assigned: 2,545 Cost to Date: $ 99.7 million Headlines: Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to the First Crossing Day Use Area. Highway 33 from Wheeler Gorge to Quatal Canyon remains closed, except to residents. Fire officials hope to reopen Highway 33 to thru traffic by 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, contingent upon fire behavior and fire fighting success. At times, residents from the Ozena area may not be able to access their homes when firing operations next to the highway would result in unsafe driving conditions. Current Situation: Last night crews continued burning along the Brubaker Canyon Road until humidity became too high to successfully burn. Firing operations were completed along the Cuyama River wash for a one quarter mile stretch north of Rancho Nuevo Canyon. Today, crews will continue to build handline along the western perimeter of the fire north and south of the Sisquoc River. Several interior islands of unburned vegetation will continue to burn producing large columns of smoke. These islands do not threaten fireline integrity. Natural resource advisors have begun to assess wildfire suppression rehabilitation needs and will begin rehabilitation work today. A Cobra helicopter with infrared technology will be used today to detect hot spots within the fire area. The Live Oak Zone has reached full containment and efforts continue to be focused on furthering rehabilitation and restoration of those areas affected by the fire and suppression activities. There was significant progress yesterday in rehabilitation efforts. Road closures and evacuations associated with the Live Oak fire suppression activities on the south side have been lifted, however, all areas and roads included within the Los Padres National Forest Closure Area remain closed to public entry. State Highways, Forest Roads and Area Closures: Hwy 33 between Wheeler Gorge and Quatal Canyon will be closed to all traffic until Sunday, August 26, except for residents. See headline above. Happy Canyon Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. East Camino Cielo Road is now open between Hwy 154 and Gibraltar Road. East Camino Cielo is still closed east of Gibraltar Road because it is within the Forest closure. Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to First Crossing Day Use Area. The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest remains in effect. The closure includes lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern Counties. The expanded closure encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija, and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness, and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or at a Los Padres National Forest office. Evacuations: A PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATION is in effect for residents along the west side of Highway 33 from the Ventura/Santa Barbara County line to Pine Mountain Summit. Recreation facilities along Paradise Road between Highway 154 and First Crossing, including Forest Service campgrounds and Rancho Oso Campground, are now open. The Santa Ynez River Road, beyond the First Crossing and all associated recreation facilities are closed.
Synopsis: Homicide Investigation in Rosamond
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Friday, August 24, 2007 Time: 12:12:15 PM Department contact: Sgt. Richard Wood, Mojave Substation Phone: 824-7130 Details: At about 7:45 am today, a motorist notified a Rosamond Patrol Deputy of a man down in the driveway at 2675 25th Street West. The Deputy went to that address and found a white male in his 40's deceased in the driveway. There was a small amount of blood on the man's arm and face, but no visible trauma. The man was last seen by other residents at that address at about 1:00 am this morning when he was involved in an argument with one of them. It is unknown if the argument is related to the man's death. Homicide Detectives are on scene and the investigation is continuing. Further details will be released when they become available. The man's identity will be released after next of kin have been 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: Withheld ; & nbsp; CASE#: C-1822-07 RESIDENCE: Mexico & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; AGE: 62 TYPE OF CASE: Accident DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/24/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0612 hrs. LOCATION: Interstate 5, 1 mile north of Lerdo Hwy., rural Shafter DATE OF DEATH: 08/24/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0738 hrs. PLACE OF DEATH: Kern Medical Center INVESTIGATING AGENCY: CHP Details: Unrestrained passenger in pickup truck that overturned, ejecting the decedent. &nbs p; ; & nbsp; The decedent was transported to Kern Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. Comments: Name withheld pending notification to next-of-kin. DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: &nbs p; Kenneth M. Noack, Deputy Coroner Date: Friday, August 24, 2007 Time: 11:37:24 AM
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Friday, August 24, 2007 8:00 AM On the Web: or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 235,601 acres Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 3,152 acres Fireline to Build: 7 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 83 percent Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 40 Structures Threatened: 66 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 66 Engines: 98 Helicopters: 16 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 29 Water Tenders: 78 Total Personnel Assigned: 2,545 Cost to Date: $ 99.7 million Headlines: • Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to the First Crossing Day Use Area. • Highway 33 from Quatal Canyon to Ozena remains closed, except to residents. Fire officials hope to reopen Highway 33 to thru traffic by 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, contingent upon fire behavior and fire fighting success. Current Situation: Last night crews continued burning along the Brubaker Canyon Road until humidity became too high to successfully burn. Firing operations were completed along the Cuyama River Wash for a one quarter mile stretch north of Rancho Nuevo Canyon. Today, crews will continue to build handline along the western perimeter of the fire north and south of the Sisquoc River. Several interior islands of unburned vegetation will continue to burn producing large columns of smoke. These islands do not threaten fireline integrity. Natural Resource advisors have begun to assess wildfire suppression rehabilitation needs and will begin rehabilitation work today. A Cobra helicopter with infra red technology will be used today to detect hot spots within the fire area. There was significant progress in rehabilitation efforts in the Live Oak Zone of the Zaca Fire. The Live Oak Zone has reached full containment and efforts continue to be focused on furthering rehabilitation and restoration of those areas affected by the fire and suppression activities. Road closures and evacuations associated with fire suppression activities have been lifted, however, all areas and roads included within the Los Padres National Forest Closure Area remain closed to public entry. State Highways, Forest Roads and Area Closures: • Hwy 33 between Quatal Canyon to Ozena will be closed to all traffic until Sunday, August 26, except for residents. • Happy Canyon Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • East Camino Cielo Road is now open between Hwy 154 and Gibraltar Road. East Camino Cielo is still closed east of Gibraltar Road because it is within the Forest closure. • Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to First Crossing Day Use Area. • The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest remains in effect. The closure includes lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Kern Counties. The expanded closure encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija, and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness, and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or at a Los Padres National Forest office. Evacuations: • A PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATION is in effect for residents along the west side of Highway 33 from the Ventura/Santa Barbara County line to Pine Mountain Summit. • Recreation facilities along Paradise Road between Highway 154 and First Crossing, including Forest Service campgrounds and Rancho Oso Campground, are now open. The Santa Ynez River Road, beyond the First Crossing and all associated recreation facilities are closed.
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& nbsp; RUVIELA SALGADO & nbsp; HEIGHT: 5’2 WEIGHT: 110 LBS HAIR: BLACK EYES: BROWN DOB:01/25/89 On the evening of 8-22-07, during a telephone conversation with a friend, Salgado said she was forcibly taken from the Foods Co grocery store at 2505 Haley Street, Bakersfield. She said she was forced into her own car by her estranged boyfriend, identified as: Alberto “Beto” Vielma, hispanic male, 21, 2/17/86. He is described as being 5’5”, thin build, clean shaven, short black hair and brown eyes. A photo is attached to this release. Salgado’s vehicle, the blue 2001 Ford Focus, 4-door, with white paper “City Auto Group” plates, was recovered, in the area of E. California Ave. and Mount Vernon Ave, this afternoon, 8/23/07. Detectives have identified a vehicle belonging to Vielma as a: 1999 white Honda Civic LX, 4-door, Ca. License #5XSJ145. This vehicle is still outstanding. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661- 327-7111.
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release Thursday, August 23, 2007 Board Review of In-custody Death A Critical Incident Review Board comprised of command staff of the Bakersfield Police Department has reviewed the facts and circumstances surrounding the arrest of Cecil Valenzuela on 5/22/07. Valenzuela died while in custody on 5/24/07 at Kern Medical Center. The Critical Incident Review Board determined that the actions by the arresting Bakersfield Police officers were determined to be within state and federal laws and within department policy. For further details refer to the news releases from the Kern County Sheriff’s Department and Kern County Coroner’s Office.
Synopsis: Marijuana seizure/arrest
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Thursday, August 23, 2007 Time: 9:05:18 AM Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details: On 8/22/07 personnel from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violator Unit, Sheriffs SWAT Team and STC H.I.D.T.A. Task Force conducted a marijuana suppression/eradication operation in the mountain range of Orchard Peak north east of Cholame. During the operation 2 suspects were arrested. Panfilo Villa age 36 of Arvin and Raymundo Ortiz age 32 of Mexico were arrested for Cultivation of Marijuana, Conspiracy, and Possession of a firearm while committing a felony. 3 firearms were seized. Over 2,900 Marijuana plants were seized and eradicated. The street value of the seizure is estimated at 7 million dollars. Bail is set at $500,000.
Synopsis: Narcotis Arrest in Bakersfield
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Thursday, August 23, 2007 Time: 8:59:33 AM Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details: On 8/21/07 detectives from the Sheriff's Major Violator Unit concluded an investigation into the distribution and sales of Heroin in the Bakersfield area. Major Violator Unit Detectives along with members of the Sheriffs Special Operations Group, Sheriffs Gang Unit and Federal Drug Enforcement Agents arrested Salvador Ayon age 22 of Bakersfield, Adrian Ayon Age 18 of Bakersfield, Ernesto Ayon age 26 of Poplar, Reginaldo Ayon age 20 of Poplar and Jose Molina age 34 of Bakersfield for transportation, sales, and conspiracy to distribute Heroin. Molina was found in possession of a loaded handgun and was booked for an additional charge of being in possession of a controlled substance while armed with a firearm. Approximately 1 ∏ pounds of Heroin was seized. The Heroin has an approximate street value of $65,000. Bail is set at $250,000.
Synopsis: Further information on in-custody death investigation from 5/24/2007
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Thursday, August 23, 2007 Time: 8:46:36 AM Department contact: Sgt. Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details: On 5/24/2007, Cecil Wayne Valenzuela died at Kern Medical Center. At the time of his death, Valenzuela was an inmate at the Kern County Sheriffs Central Receiving Facility (CRF). Valenzuela was arrested by officers of the Bakersfield Police Department on 5/22/2007 at 2019 hours in the area of Plymouth Avenue and Harding Avenue in Oildale. The Robbery/Homicide unit of the Sheriffs Detective Division immediately undertook an investigation. Detectives attended the autopsy and interviewed jail medical and custodial staff, inmates who came into contact with Valenzuela while he was in custody, witnesses who saw the arrest, and Bakersfield Police Officers who were involved in the arrest. KSCO investigation has determined: 1) Valenzuela did not receive any injuries while he was in the custody of the Sheriff. 2) Valenzuela declined medical aid at Kern Medical Center and while being examined by nurses at CRF. 3) Bakersfield Police Officers had reason and authority to detain Valenzuela on the night of May 22, 2007. 4) Valenzuela resisted the officers and attempted to flee from them. Valenzuela was running from officers when the officers discharged a Electronic Control Device (ECD) to stop Valenzuela from running. 5) Valenzuela fell mid-stride and hit his face on the pavement. He continued to struggle as the officers tried to control him. The officers struck no blows during the arrest. 6) The account of the witnesses and the Bakersfield Police officers is consistent with injuries observed during the autopsy. The conclusion of the Kern County Sheriff is that Valenzuelas injuries were an unintentional consequence of a lawful application of reasonable force intended to overcome unlawful resistance to a lawful detention and arrest.
Synopsis: In-Custory Death
Details: Synopsis: Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: Cecil Wayne Valenzuela &nb sp; &nbs p; ; CASE#: C-1126-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, CA ; & nbsp; AGE: 39 Years TYPE OF CASE: In-Custody Death DATE OF INCIDENT: May 22, 2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 1800 Hours LOCATION: Harding Avenue & Plymouth Street, Bakersfield, CA DATE OF DEATH: May 24, 2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0940 Hours PLACE OF DEATH: Kern Medical Center INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Bakersfield Police Department & Kern County Sheriff's Office Details: The Kern County Sheriff / Coroner's Office has completed its investigation into the in-custody death of Cecil Wayne Valenzuela. On May 22, 2007 while being taken into custody by officers of the Bakersfield Police Department, officers applied an electronic control device to Mr. Valenzuela, which caused him to fall and strike his head. After Mr. Valenzuela was arrested, he was transported to Kern Medical Center for evaluation of his injuries. He refused treatment and was subsequently booked into the Sheriff's Office Central Receiving Facility. On May 24, 2007, Mr. Valenzuela was found unresponsive in his cell and was transported to Kern Medical Center, where he expired at 0940 hours. Following completion of a comprehensive autopsy, as well as toxicology analysis, microscopic and neuropathology examination, it has been determined that Mr. Valenzuela died as a result of complications of blunt force head trauma. The toxicology samples taken at the time of autopsy and submitted for analysis concluded that Mr. Valenzuela was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of his arrest. The mode of death is homicide. Comments: None DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: John Van Rensselaer, Supervising Deputy Coroner Date: Thursday, August 23, 2007 Time: 8:43:51 AM
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 8:00 AM Joint Unified Command: Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire Department On the Web: www.sbcfire.com or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 222,907 acres Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 350 acres Fireline to Build: 9 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 79 percent Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 39 Structures Threatened: 581 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 73 Engines: 121 Helicopters: 20 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 42 Water Tenders: 79 Total Personnel Assigned: 3,087 Cost to Date: $ 90.2 million Headlines: • Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to the Upper Oso Campground. • Highway 33 from Ventucopa to Ozena remains closed, except to residents. Tentatively, fire officials hope to reopen Highway 33 to thru traffic by Friday, August 24. Current Situation: On the northeast perimeter, the fire is at the eastern edge of the Dick Smith Wilderness near Highway 33. Today, firefighters have about one mile of backfiring to complete down Brubaker Canyon to the Cuyama River drainage. When this operation is completed, it will provide a good blackened line to secure the fire on the northeast corner. Firefighters have also completed the backfire operation from Highway 33 through the switchbacks to Ozena. They will continue to monitor the area for spot fires. The Live Oak Zone of the Zaca Fire is now nearly contained and focus is shifting from suppression to patrol and mop up and rehabilitation of areas affected by the fire including firelines, contingency lines and roads. As a result of this shift in focus, some crews are being demobilized or transferred to the Richardson Zone of the fire or other active fires across the nation. Weather conditions are expected to be cooler than yesterday with temperatures ranging from 81 to 98 degrees with relative humidity as low as 14%. Forest, Road and Area Closures: • Hwy 33 between Wheeler Gorge and Ventucopa will be closed to all traffic until Friday, except for residents. • Happy Canyon Road is closed at Los Padres National Forest boundary. • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • East Camino Cielo is closed between Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road due to fire equipment traffic. • Paradise Road is open from Highway 154 to the Upper Oso Campground. Gibraltar Road remains closed. • The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest has been expanded to include additional lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. The expanded closure now encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or the Forest Service. Evacuations: • A PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATION is in effect for residents along the west side of Highway 33 from the Ventura/Santa Barbara County Line to Pine Mountain Summit. • The EVACUATION ORDER for Paradise Road residents, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING. • An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for East Camino Cielo Road from Gibraltar Road east to the Ventura County Line including Gibraltar Reservoir and Jameson Lake. • The Santa Ynez River Road campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads remain closed.
Synopsis: Taft man arrested after beating and torturing female
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Time: 1:16:38 PM Department contact: Sgt. Downs Phone: 763-8550 Details: On 8-15-07, at 1900 hrs., KCSD Deputy Phillip Garza arrested 34 yr. old David James Warner of Taft for PC 206 (Torture), PC 273.5(a) (Spousal Abuse), PC 236 (False Imprisonment), PC 245(a)(1) (ADW), PC 422 (Criminal Threats) and PC 3056 (Parole Violation) Deputy Garza conducted the investigation where an adult female reported ongoing abuse by Warner which had occurred in the Ford City area. The female was hospitalized after being beaten by Warner with a variety of different objects, along with being burnt by a modified electrical extension cord which Warner had connected to a wall outlet and stripped the opposite end to expose bare copper wire.
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 8:00 AM Joint Unified Command: Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire Department On the Web: www.sbcfire.com or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 220,863 acres Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 5,138 acres Fireline to Build: 3 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 77 percent Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 39 Structures Threatened: 581 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 72 Engines: 139 Helicopters: 20 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 55 Water Tenders: 80 Total Personnel Assigned: 3,144 Cost to Date: $ 87.5 million Headlines: • Hwy 33 between Wheeler Gorge and Ventucopa will remain closed until Friday due to firefighting equipment and heavy smoke. Residents will be allowed to enter the area but must carry identification to access areas within the road closure. Current Situation: On the northwest perimeter, the fire is well established in Foresters Leap Canyon on the north rim of Sisquoc Canyon. Firefighters are planning a backfiring operation along the Sierra Madre Ridge to contain the northern progress of the fire. Contingency plans are being developed to determine a course of action to stop the progress of the fire west down the Sisquoc drainage. On the northeast and east perimeter, the fire has moved to the east boundary of the Dick Smith Wilderness near Highway 33. Firefighters will continue a backfire operation from Cuyama Peak Road in Dry Canyon down Brubaker Canyon to Highway 33. On the east perimeter, firefighters have successfully completed the backfire operation from Highway 33 through the switchbacks to Ozena. Later this afternoon a backfire operation will be conducted along the forest boundary at the Cuyama River drainage from Ozena to Brubaker Road in order to contain the eastern edge of the fire. On the southeast perimeter, firefighters were successful in constructing fireline directly next to the fire’s edge east of the Hildreth Jeep trail and north of the Pendola Jeep Trail. Secondary dozer lines were constructed below the direct handline in support of obtaining containment objectives. Good progress was made last night in continuing to tie in the remaining line construction. Rehabilitation of firelines, contingency lines, and roads will begin today. Approximately 300 miles of dozerline are in need of restoration. Due to predicted low humidity, a red flag warning has been issued for the fire area until Wednesday night. Forest, Road and Area Closures: • Hwy 33 between Wheeler Gorge and Ventucopa will be closed to all traffic except for residents. • Happy Canyon Road is closed at Los Padres National Forest boundary. • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • East Camino Cielo is closed between Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road due to fire equipment traffic. • Paradise Road is within the Evacuation Warning Area and is currently open to residents only. • The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest has been expanded to include additional lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. The expanded closure now encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or the Forest Service. Evacuations: • A PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATION for residents along the west side of Highway 33 from the Ventura/Santa Barbara County Line to Pine Mountain Summit. • The EVACUATION ORDER for Paradise Road residents, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING. • An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for East Camino Cielo Road from Gibraltar Road east to the Ventura County Line including Gibraltar Reservoir and Jameson Lake. • The Santa Ynez River Road campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads remain closed.
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Monday, August 20, 2007 8:00 AM Joint Unified Command: Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire Department On the Web: www.sbcfire.com or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 214,725 acres Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 15,137 acres Fireline to Build: 3 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 75 percent Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 30 Structures Threatened: 581 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 70 Engines: 101 Helicopters: 22 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 41 Water Tenders: 81 Total Personnel Assigned: 3,053 Cost to Date: $ 84.8 million Headlines: • Hwy 33 between Wheeler Gorge and Ventucopa is closed to all traffic except for residents. Residents are required to carry identification to access areas within the road closure. Current Situation: On the northwest perimeter, the fire is well established in Foresters Leap Canyons on the north rim of Sisquoc Canyon. Incident Commanders are developing contingency plans for a backfire operation along the Cottonwood Road on Sierra Madre Ridge. On the northeast perimeter, the fire continues to be active in the Dick Smith Wilderness, one mile west of Highway 33. Today, the strategy is to continue a backfire operation from Cuyama Peak Road in Dry Canyon towards Highway 33 and a backfire operation from Highway 33 north to Ozena. These backfire operations are intended to provide a good secure line on the east perimeter of the fire in order to to stop the forward progress of the fire. Today as weather conditions permit, firefighting in the southeastern section of the Zaca Fire will continue along the Hildreth and Pendola Jeepways. Crews will continue to ignite vegetation along the jeepways to remove fuels between the fireline and the main fire. This firing operation is expected to begin early in the morning and last as long as weather conditions are favorable. Firefighting resources staged at the Ventura County Fairgrounds are creating and reopening fuelbreaks, clearing roads, and providing structure protection. The firefighters will also be available for initial attack for Ventura County and the Los Padres National Forest. Warmer and drier weather forecasted through Tuesday evening will challenge fire fighting efforts to complete the firelines. A fire weather watch has been issued due to low humidity. Forest, Road and Area Closures: • Hwy 33 between Wheeler Gorge and Ventucopa will be closed to all traffic except for residents. • Happy Canyon Road is closed at Los Padres National Forest boundary. • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • East Camino Cielo is closed between Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road due to fire equipment traffic. • Paradise Road is within the Evacuation Warning Area and is currently open to residents only. • The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest has been expanded to include additional lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. The expanded closure now encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or the Forest Service. Evacuations: • A PRECAUTIONARY EVACUATION for residents along the west side of Highway 33 from the Ventura/Santa Barbara County Line to Pine Mountain Summit. • The EVACUATION ORDER for Paradise Road residents, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING. • An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for East Camino Cielo Road from Gibraltar Road east to the Ventura County Line including Gibraltar Reservoir and Jameson Lake. • The Santa Ynez River Road campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads remain closed.
Synopsis: Remains found in Dumpster
Details: Synopsis: Details: 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 so. ANIMAL REMAINS & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; CASE#: C-1776-07 DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/19/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0930 HOURS LOCATION: DUMPSTER BEHIND 1020 VALHALLE DRIVE, BAKERSFIELD INVESTIGATING AGENCY: BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT Details: THE REMAINS FOUND IN A DUMPSTER AT 1020 VALHALLA DRIVE HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE ANIMAL REMAINS. Comments: NONE DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: &nbs p; JEFF CAMERON, DEPUTY CORONER Date: Monday, August 20, 2007 Time: 9:09:40 AM
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release & nbsp; Friday, August 17, 2007 Residential Robbery Update The Bakersfield Police Department is continuing to investigate the residential robbery that occurred on 8/16/07 in the 3500 block of Biltmore Street. In addition to the previous descriptions of the suspects that have already been released, detectives have learned that the suspects were wearing bandanas over their faces. There is no additional suspect information at this time. Detectives are investigating the possibility of an illegal narcotics connection to this incident. At this time, the incident does not appear to be a random act. There were various electronics taken from the home such as a video camera, phone, and computer, along with a small amount of currency. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111. Anonymous and confidential information can be provided through Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Friday, August 17, 2007 8:00 AM Joint Unified Command: Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire Department On the Web: www.sbcfire.com or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 143,212 acres Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 8,816acres Fireline to Build: 7 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 59 percent Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 29 Structures Threatened: 595 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 69 Engines: 213 Helicopters: 21 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 57 Water Tenders: 101 Total Personnel Assigned: 2,852 Cost to Date: $76.3 million Headlines: There will be an informational meeting on the Zaca Fire, tonight, August 17 at the Halfway Cafe near Ventucopa on Highway 33. The meeting will begin at 7 pm. Current Situation: On the northern perimeter, firefighters have successfully completed 20 miles of backfiring to remove vegetation between the indirect fireline and the active portion of the fire in Sisquoc, Cliff and Sweetwater Canyons. Today, firefighters will continue to construct line on Sweetwater Ridge towards Sisquoc Canyon in order to stop the northwest progress of the fire in the San Rafael Wilderness. On the east perimeter, the fire is well established in Mono Canyon and continues to burn towards the Matilija Wilderness. A backfiring operation will begin near Three Sisters Peak. The active fire on the east perimeter is still 20 miles from Ojai and is burning within the indirect fire lines that the incident commanders have established to contain this fire. Hwy 33 between Ojai and Cuyama and the Lockwood Road may close Saturday while firefighters conduct a firing operation to secure the fireline on the eastern perimeter of the fire. The decision to close the road is dependent on fire activity. Incident Commanders are working with the California Highway Patrol in conjunction with Santa Barbara and Ventura County Sheriff Offices on a traffic closure plan. The fire is established in the Agua Caliente and Diablo Canyon drainages east of the Ogilvy Ranch and south of the Hildreth Jeep Trail. This has prompted fire officials to execute predetermined plans to utilize firing operations in the eastern area of the fire near the Ogilvy Ranch area. These firing operations are designed to keep firefighters ahead of the fire to remove unburned fuel. Contingency lines in the areas of Paradise Road, Camino Cielo Road, Camuesa Road, the Sierra Madre Ridge, Pendola Road, and the Matilija Wilderness are completed. These fuel breaks provide potential containment and may be used for firing operations in the event that changing conditions warrant such actions. Additional contingency efforts include improving the following fuelbreaks: Romero, Toro, Rincon, Oil, Santa Monica, Snowball, Chismahoo, and Rice-Wills. These fuelbreaks run west to east from Romero Canyon to Lake Casitas. Forest, Road and Area Closures: • Happy Canyon Road is closed at Los Padres National Forest boundary. • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • East Camino Cielo is closed between Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road due to fire equipment traffic. • Paradise Road is within the Evacuation Warning Area and is currently open to residents only. • The Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest has been expanded to include additional lands in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. The expanded closure now encompasses approximately 888,000 acres including the entire San Rafael, Matilija and Chumash Wildernesses, a portion of the Sespe Wilderness and adjacent national forest lands. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or your local Forest Service Office. Evacuations: • The EVACUATION ORDER for Paradise Road residents, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING. • The Santa Ynez River Road campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads remain closed.
Synopsis: Autopsy findings RE: Double Homicide 1417 Ridgeview St., Bkfd. 08/14/2007
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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: David Ramirez Madrigal & Irene Beltran CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield &n bsp; AGE: 42 yrs. & 25 yrs., respectively TYPE OF CASE: Double Homicide DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/14/2007 TIME: Unknown LOCATION: 1417 Ridgeview Street, Bakersfield DATE OF DEATH: 08/14/2007 &nb sp; TIME: 1046 hrs. & Found 1005 hrs., respectively PLACE OF DEATH: Kern Medical Center - ER & At scene, respectively INVESTIGATING AGENCY: KCSO Details: Autopsies were conducted this morning on both decedents. Mr. Madrigal died as a result of: Gunshot Wound of Head and Sharp Force Injuries of Neck. Ms. Beltran died as a result of: Gunshot Wound of Head. Mode of Death on each decedent: Homicide Comments: None DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: &nbs p; Kenneth M. Noack, Deputy Coroner Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Time: 2:54:18 PM
Synopsis: Identity Established on male homicide victim at 1417 Ridgeview St., Bkfd. 08/14/2007
Details: Synopsis: Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: David Ramirez Madrigal ; CASE#: C-1739-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield &n bsp; &nb sp; &nbs p; AGE: 42 yrs. TYPE OF CASE: Homicide DATE OF INCIDENT: 08/14/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: Unknown LOCATION: 1417 Ridgeview Street, Bakersfield DATE OF DEATH: 08/14/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 1046 hrs. PLACE OF DEATH: Kern Medical Center - ER INVESTIGATING AGENCY: KCSO Details: None Comments: Next-of-kin located. Name is releasable. DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: &nbs p; Kenneth M. Noack, Deputy Coroner Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Time: 11:34:40 AM
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 8:00 AM Joint Unified Command: Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire Department On the Web: HYPERLINK "http://www.sbcfire.com"... www.sbcfire.com or HYPERLINK "http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/los... www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or HYPERLINK "http://www.inciweb.org"... www.inciweb.org Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 105,231 acres Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 1,511 acres Fireline to Build: 18 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 58 percent Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 27 Structures Threatened: 595 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 73 Engines: 124 Helicopters: 21 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 3 Dozers: 34 Water Tenders: 71 Total Personnel Assigned: 2,888 Cost to Date: $71.6 million Current Situation: Yesterday the Zaca Fire produced large columns of smoke which were highly visible from communities along the Central Coast, as well as areas which are some distance from the fire. The fire made runs in the Alamar drainage north and east of the 1997 Ogilvy fire. Firefighters continue taking advantage of the 10 year old Ogilvy fire by building fireline on the east side of the Don Victor Jeepway. Current strategies of direct attack will continue while fire managers review contingency plans and coordinate with the Command Team assigned to the north side of the fire. Weather conditions today will be a little cooler but still remain hot and dry. Firefighters are continuing with a backfiring operation to “burn out” vegetation between the fireline and main fire, which is actively burning in Sisquoc Canyon and Logan Canyon. A backfiring operation is in progress along Sierra Madre Ridge from Sweetwater Ridge to Highway 33. The firing operation is still 10 miles from Hwy 33. On the east perimeter, the fire is actively burning in the area of the Narrows in Mono Canyon and moving east towards the Matilija Wilderness. In the next couple of days, Hwy 33 may be impacted while firefighters conduct a firing operation to secure the firelines on the eastern perimeter of the fire. Fire Commanders are working with both the Santa Barbara and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department to develop a plan for traffic flow on Hwy 33. The Zaca Fire is still burning within indirect fire lines that incident commanders have established to contain it. Contingency lines in the areas of Paradise Road, Camuesa Road, Sierra Madre Ridge, Pendola Road, and the Matilija Wilderness are nearing completion. When completed, these lines will reduce the need for firing operations and will provide firefighters with other suppression options that may be needed in the event that changing conditions warrant such action. Forest, Road and Area Closures: Happy Canyon Road is closed at Los Padres National Forest boundary. Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. East Camino Cielo is closed between Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road due to fire equipment traffic. Paradise Road is within the Evacuation Warning Area and is currently open to residents only. The Los Padres National Forest expanded closure is in effect. It encompasses approximately 649,000 acres and is between Hwy 166 in northern Santa Barbara County and Highway 33 and Matilija Canyon in Ventura County. Detailed information on the closure can be found at HYPERLINK "http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/los... www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or HYPERLINK "http://www.inciweb.org"... www.inciweb.org or your local Forest Service Office. Evacuations: The EVACUATION ORDER for Paradise Road residents, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING. The Santa Ynez River Road campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads remain closed.
Synopsis: Back to School Safety Tips
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Time: 7:18:57 AM Department contact: Ray Pruitt, Crime Prevention Coordinator Phone: 661-391-7559 Details: Back to School Safety Tips The new school year is right around the corner, and the adjustment to returning to school may take a few weeks. Returning to school can be fun and exciting, with every day bringing new experiences, but it can also be stressful for some children. Kids today are faced with far more than learning new material. Interacting with teachers and other students, bullying, peer pressure and school violence are just a few of the challenges children face. You can help prepare your children for the experiences they will face at school each day and help create a safer school environment. Read the following tips for advice on how to protect your children, and how to teach them to protect themselves. Getting to School: 1.Give yourself plenty of time as you and your children adjust to the new school schedule. 2.Map out a safe way for your children to walk to school or to the bus stop. 3.Work with other parents in the neighborhood to ensure that children in the neighborhood are supervised closely to and from school. 4.Point out places they should avoid, such as vacant lots, alleyways, and construction areas. 5.Teach your children to obey the rules of the road when walking or biking to school. 6.Encourage your children to use the "buddy system". 7.Teach your children to never speak to strangers, or go anywhere with a stranger, and let them know it's okay to report if a stranger tries to approach them. Bus Safety: 1.Make sure your children arrive at least five minutes early for the bus. 2.Make sure your children know to stand on the sidewalk while waiting for the bus. 3.Teach your children to make sure the bus driver can see them before walking in front of the bus, and to never walk behind a bus. 4.Be aware that bullying often happens on the bus. Ask your children about their bus rides, who they sit with, and what goes on in the bus. Encourage them to report any bullying behavior. After School: 1.Have your children check in with an adult as soon as they get home. 2.Show them how to properly lock all doors and windows. 3.Make sure they know to never open a door to a stranger. 4.Establish a set of rules; who can come over, when homework must be done, and any chores they must do before you get home. 5.Find a trusted neighbor who will allow your children to come over in case of an emergency. 6.Establish strict rules regarding Internet usage. At School: 1.Teach your children to resolve problems without fighting. 2.Encourage your children to report bullying behavior, either as a victim or a witness. 3.Ask school officials if Internet use is monitored closely. 4.Ask school officials about the safety and emergency plans for the school, all schools are required to have one. Bullying: 1.Listen to children and encourage them to talk about their day. 2.Take all complaints about bullying seriously, if you don't your child may not tell you next time. 3.Watch for symptoms such as withdrawal, a drop in grades, or new friends. 4.Notify the school immediately if you think your child is being bullied, and make sure the school investigates and takes action. 5.Praise your children when they are kind to others. 6.Teach children self- protection skills; how to walk and talk confidently, stay alert to their surroundings, and to stand up for themselves verbally. If you would like further information on school safety, or are interested in other crime prevention topics, please contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit at 661-391-7559.
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 8:00 AM Joint Unified Command: Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire Department On the Web: www.sbcfire.com or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 101,472 acres Acreage Increase (last 12 hours): 4,866 acres Fireline to Build: 24 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 44 percent* Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 25 Structures Threatened: 595 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 74 Engines: 95 Helicopters: 21 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 2 Dozers: 41 Water Tenders: 69 Total Personnel Assigned: 2,783 Cost to Date: $69.2 million Current Situation: The significant smoke that was visible yesterday was caused by dense brush within the interior of the fire burning well inside the containment line to the west of Little Pine Mountain. An additional island may burn today as pockets of unburned fuel remain in the same area. These areas are being monitored and any necessary action will be taken should they pose a threat. Crews continued to make progress on the containment line in the Indian Creek drainage and continuing north along the eastern flank of the fire. Favorable wind conditions have enabled firefighters to build firelines with direct attack tactics as the fire progresses to the North and Northeast. Crews will continue these operations as long as they remain effective and safe. To date, over 120 miles of containment line have been completed by firefighters. Tanker 910, the converted DC-10, made two additional drops on the fire yesterday in support of the line construction process. Santa Barbara County announced a “Red Flag Alert” yesterday as a reminder to local residents to be fire safe. Additionally, residents are being asked to report any suspicious observations or concerns to 9-1-1. Last night, firefighters continued a backfire operation along the Sierra Madre Ridge from Sweetwater east towards Santa Barbara Canyon. The glow of the fire could be seen from Cuyama Valley. The active burning is still within the lines established to control this fire. Today, the fire will continue to be active in Logan, Alamar and Santa Barbara Canyon areas. Firefighters will continue to backfire along the indirect fire line established on Sierra Madre Ridge from Sweetwater Canyon towards Highway 33. The backfire operation is still 10 miles from Hwy 33. The active fire, burning in the interior, will continue to produce significant smoke and ash. The smoke and ash are not the result of the backfire operation. The Camino Cielo Fuel Break contingency line has been finished. Other contingency lines in the areas of Paradise, Camuesa Road, the Sierra Madre Ridge, Pendola Road, and the Matilija Wilderness are nearing completion. When completed, these lines will reduce the need for firing operations and will provide firefighters with other suppression options that may be needed in the event that changing conditions warrant such action. Forest, Road and Area Closures: • Happy Canyon Road is closed at Los Padres National Forest boundary. • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • East Camino Cielo is closed between Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road due to fire equipment traffic. • Paradise Road is within the Evacuation Warning Area and is currently open to residents only. • The Los Padres National Forest expanded closure is in effect. It encompasses approximately 649,000 acres and is between Hwy 166 in northern Santa Barbara County and Highway 33 and Matilija Canyon in Ventura County. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or your local Forest Service Office. Evacuations: • The EVACUATION ORDER for Paradise Road residents, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING. • The Santa Ynez River Road campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads remain closed. Synopsis: Double Fatal Traffic Collision Details: Synopsis: Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME:Lucio Gutierrez Flores & Noah Gutierrez &nbs p; ; & nbsp; CASE#:C-1735-07 & C-1734-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE:Ridgecrest ; & nbsp; &n bsp; AGE:28 Years & 5 months TYPE OF CASE:Traffic Collision DATE OF INCIDENT:August 13, 2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME:1641 Hours LOCATION:Redrock Randsburg Road, 1 Mile South Of SR-14 DATE OF DEATH:August 13, 2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME:1641 Hours PLACE OF DEATH:At Scene INVESTIGATING AGENCY:california Highway Patrol Details:For an unknown reason Lucio Flores allowed his vehicle to travel northbound in the southbound lane of Redrock Randsburg Road. Subsequently, his vehicle struck a southbound vehicle head-on. It is unknown if either decedent was restrained at the time of the accident. Comments: DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: &nbs p; Kelly Cowan, Deputy Coroner Date: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 Time: 7:45:14 AM
Arrests made in local internet prostitution activity
On 08/09/07 detectives from the Bakersfield Police Department/Kern County Sheriff’s Office Joint Vice Detail conducted an investigation related to internet solicitation of prostitution. The investigation led to the arrest of two female adults and a male adult for prostitution related charges. Detectives responded to an internet advertisement posted on “Bakersfield Craigslist”. The posting directed viewers to the Motel “6” on California Avenue and advertised “100 kisses half hour” or “200 kisses one hour”. Kisses are slang terms for currency. An undercover officer responded to the location and was solicited for an act of prostitution. There were two adult females found in the motel room. There was also a 16 month old male juvenile in the room with them. Detectives arrested Deborah Irene Flynn, (31), of Bakersfield for violation of California Penal Code Section 647(b), prostitution and 273(a), child endangerment. She was released on citation. The male juvenile was taken into protective custody. Detectives also arrested Shelley Marie Clem, (34), of Bakersfield, for violation of California Penal Code Section 653.22, loitering for the purpose of prostitution. She was released on citation. Further investigation lead to the location and arrest of an individual determined to be pimping and pandering several females for acts of prostitution. Jose Elias Garcia, (43), of Bakersfield, was arrested for violation of California Penal Code Section 266h, pimping and 266i pandering. Garcia was booked on these felony sections at the Kern County Jail Facility.
Press Conference: The Bakersfield FIRE Department
celebrates 130 years of service to the community. The Bakersfield FIRE Department celebrates its 130 th Anniversary this year. A public celebration is planned for October 20, 2007 at BFD Headquarters, 2101 H Street, to commemorate this historic milestone of dedicated service, and to offer a well deserved thankyou to the citizens of Bakersfield for their continued support. The Bakersfield Fire Department was formally established 130 years ago on May 13, 1877 as the official Fire Department of the then unincorporated City of Bakersfield. The Department has been in continual operation since that inception date, longer than any other Fire Department in Kern County. In order to inform the public of this significant benchmark, the BFD is collaborating with the Bakersfield Firefighter’s Relief Association, the Bakersfield Firefighter’s Labor Organization, the Fox Foundation, PosterScope Inc., and Lamar Advertising in a citywide promotional effort, including billboards, publications, and the largest outdoor ad ever displayed in Bakersfield (located on the Fox Theatre). An informational press conference will be held: BFD Headquarters 2101 H Street August 13, 2007 12:00 p.m.
Synopsis: Shooting in McFarland
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Monday, August 13, 2007 Time: 1:43:22 PM Department contact: Sgt. B. Smallwood Phone:(661)861-7885 Details: On Saturday 8/11/07 at 9:10 P.M., Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 300 block of E. Kern street in McFarland. When they arrived they located two shooting victims.The victims were identified as Raul Medrano, age 18, and Javier Campa, age 19. Both residents of McFarland. Medrano was shot in the chest and Campa was shot in the leg. Medrano and Campa were transported to Kern Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Medrano and Campa refused to provide statements. Witnesses repoted two vehicles were scene leaving the area at a high rate of speed. At this time the motive for the shooting is unknown and it is undetermind whether or not this is a gang related incident.
Synopsis: Name release of suspicious death
Details: Synopsis: Details: 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 so. DECEDENT'S NAME: Albert William Perman Jr. &nbs p; ; CASE#: C-1726-07 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, CA ; & nbsp; AGE: 47 years TYPE OF CASE: Suspicious DATE OF INCIDENT: Fnd: 08/13/2007 &nb sp; &nbs p; ; TIME: 0913 hours LOCATION: In drainage ditch in the 1400 block of "L" Street DATE OF DEATH: Unknown & nbsp; &n bsp; &nb sp; TIME: Unknown PLACE OF DEATH: Same as above INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Bakersfield police Department Details: The decedent was located in a drainage ditch located at Truxtun and "L" Street. The decedent was located in moderate stages of decomposition. An autopsy is scheduled for 08/14/2007 at 0900 hours to determine cause of death. Comments: The decedent's next of kin has been notified in Rayle, Georgia. DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner By: Regina Mancera, Deputy Coroner Date: Monday, August 13, 2007 Time: 1:02:08 PM
ZACA FIRE UPDATE
Monday, August 13, 2007 8:00 AM Joint Unified Command: Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire Department On the Web: www.sbcfire.com or www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb Fire Information Phone Line: (805) 961-5770 Fire Status Acres Burned: 94,522 acres Acreage Increase (last 24 hours): 8,459 acres Fireline to Build: 81 miles Date Started: July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am Percent Contained: 44 percent* Expected Containment: September 7, 2007 Injuries: 25 Structures Threatened: 595 Structures Destroyed: 1 outbuilding Resources Crews: 69 Engines: 108 Helicopters: 21 Air Tankers: 8 Air Attack: 2 Dozers: 32 Water Tenders: 66 Total Personnel Assigned: 2,719 Cost to Date: $66.7 million *The percent contained now reflects the control strategy for the entire fire, including the direct fire lines that have been completed and indirect fire lines that are in place and being improved. The fire has not jumped any containment lines and is still within the control objectives set by the Incident Commanders. Current Situation: Fire activity was very extreme yesterday due to low humidity and higher temperatures. Humidity was recorded at one percent yesterday at Ozena along Hwy 33. Yesterday, the fire made significant runs within the indirect fire lines in the Sisquoc Canyon, Santa Barbara Canyon, Pine Canyon, Judell Canyon and Samon Peak areas. The vegetation in this area consists of very dense brush with no history of fire during the last 100 years. Significant smoke is drifting over the Cuyama Valley and into the San Joaquin Valley. Today, extreme fire behavior is expected in the same areas as yesterday. These areas are within the indirect fire lines. When conditions are right, a backfire operation will begin along the northeast perimeter of the fire from Santa Barbara Canyon towards Sweetwater Ridge and from Santa Barbara Canyon towards Hwy 33. The backfire operation will continue for the next 5-7 days. Containment line has been constructed on the south side of the fire all the way to the Dick Smith Wilderness. Establishing containment line across the Indian Creek drainage and then continuing north, along the east flank of the fire is the highest priority for the firefighting organization. This firefighting strategy has been successful and has enabled the Live Oak Zone Incident Commanders to continue postponing a decision to conduct firing operations along Camuesa Road. Crews will continue direct attack operations as long as they remain effective and safe. The Camino Cielo Fuel Break contingency line has been finished. Other contingency lines in the areas of Paradise, Camuesa Road, the Sierra Madre Ridge, Pendola Road and the Matilija Wilderness are nearing completion. These lines will provide firefighters with suppression options that may be needed in the event that changing conditions warrant such action. Forest, Road and Area Closures: • Happy Canyon Road is closed at Los Padres National Forest boundary. • Figueroa Mountain Road is closed at the Los Padres National Forest boundary. • East Camino Cielo is closed between Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road due to fire equipment traffic. • Paradise Road is within the Evacuation Warning Area and is currently open to residents only. • The Los Padres National Forest expanded closure is in effect. It encompasses approximately 649,000 acres and is between Hwy 166 in northern Santa Barbara County and Highway 33 and Matilija Canyon in Ventura County. Detailed information on the closure can be found at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org or your local Forest Service Office. Evacuations: • The EVACUATION ORDER for Paradise Road residents, Los Prietos Boys Camp, and the Rancho Oso Guest Ranch has been downgraded to an EVACUATION WARNING. • The Santa Ynez River Road campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads remain closed.
Synopsis: East Bakersfield Substation Open House
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Monday, August 13, 2007 Time: 8:48:40 AM Department contact: Liz Money, Sheriff's Assistant Phone: 661-391-7771 Details: Please join Sheriff Donny Youngblood in celebrating the refurbishment of the East Bakersfield Substation and the homecoming of the East Bakersfield Sheriff's Activities League, with an open house to be held Tuesday, August 14, 2007 from 9 - 11 a.m. The East Bakersfield Sheriff's Substation is located at 1700 Flower Street. Tours will be provided and refreshments will be served. Media and the public are invited to attend.
Synopsis: 61 ARRESTED IN LAMONT SWEEP
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Saturday, August 11, 2007 Time: 1:04:02 PM Department contact: SR. DEPUTY JOHN MONEY Phone: 868-5755 PAGER 307-3666 Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Lamont Substation and Kern Co. Probation Officers conducted an enforcement sweep in the Lamont area on 8-10-2007. The focus of the sweep was gang enforcement, drugs, warrants, parole and probation compliance. 61 people were arrested or cited for various crimes including : Burglary Grand theft Conspiracy Criminal Threats Assault with a deadly weapon Drug possession Drug influence Possession of stolen property Vehicle code violations Peace disturbances Public intoxication Deputies also recovered over $6000 worth of stolen property and a loaded handgun.
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release Friday, August 10, 2007 “SECRET SHOPPER” SCAM The Bakersfield Police Department wants to inform the community of a recent scam that a citizen reported to us. The citizen received a cashier’s check and letter indicating that they had been selected to be a “secret shopper.” The victim was instructed to cash the $3,320 check and then make two wire transfers via Moneygram or Western Union to Canada and New York. The citizen was told to keep $180 to complete the “secret shopper” job and then contact the company to report on their experience. The victim truly believed that they had been selected as a “secret shopper” after calling the company and speaking to a person on the phone. When the victim attempted to negotiate the check an alert employee of a local check cashing business requested that they wait for the police. There appeared to be no attempt on the part of the victim to play a part in any fraud and they were released with a warning. The check was found to be counterfeit. The public should take notice that there are dozens, if not hundreds, of these types of scams currently being perpetrated against citizens across the country. There is one common thread; you are being asked to wire transfer money. The public should be aware that when money is wire transferred it can be picked up anywhere in the world, as long as the receiver has the correct transaction ID and password. Once money is sent, there is virtually no hope of recovering it, or tracking down the suspects. For more information on a variety of scams and frauds go to www.fraud.org.
Synopsis: Shooting in East Bakersfield
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Friday, August 10, 2007 Time: 10:21:15 AM Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details: At about 8:05 AM this morning, sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a report of a shooting at 3409 Wilma Ct in East Bakersfield. When they arrived, they found 29-year-old Gerardo Garcia suffering from several, non-life threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is in serious, but stable condition. Witnesses reported seeing two or three males arrive in front of the residence on Wilma in a red Dodge Neon (or similar) car. They exited the car with masks covering their faces. They immediately went over the wood fence surrounding the residence, kicked open the door and fired several shots at Garcia. They went back to the car and immediately fled the area. At this time the motive for the shooting is unknown and it is undetermined whether or not this is a gang related incident.
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release Thursday, August 09, 2007 Enforcement Effort at Marketplace Shopping Center On Friday, 8/10/07, and Saturday, 8/11/07, the Bakersfield Police Department Directed Policing Unit, Graffiti Unit and School Resource Officers, in response to calls for service and frequent complaints of unattended and unruly juveniles, are conducting an enforcement effort at the Marketplace Shopping Center on Ming Avenue. This will take place during the evening hours on both nights. The officers will be addressing complaints of curfew violations, minors in possession of tobacco and alcohol, vandalism, and trespassing.
Synopsis: Homicide in Southeast Bakersfield
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Thursday, August 09, 2007 Time: 1:51:11 PM Department contact: 303-4592 Phone: Sgt Ed Komin Details: Today at about 10:45 AM, deputies were dispatched to a report of a victim of a shooting at 1308 Cheatham Av. Upon arrival, they found an adult male in his twenties inside the residence, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Homicide detectives were notified and are currently conducting an investigation At this time there is no suspect information and it is unknown whether or not this incident is gang related.
Synopsis: Detectives en route to a victim of a shooting at 1308 Cheatham Ave.
Details: Incident Announcement Only
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release Wednesday, August 08, 2007 Guns and cash seized during narcotics investigation On 8/6/07, the Bakersfield Police Department Narcotics Detail concluded a several month’s long investigation into the distribution of Cocaine and Methamphetamine in the Bakersfield area. Detectives arrested Jorge Jimenez Vizcarra, (27), Josefina Leon Meza, (36), Loreto Jimenez, (41), Victor Jimenez Beltran, (19). All four were charged with various narcotics violations, firearm charges, conspiracy, and child endangerment. They were booked into the Kern County Jail. Three minor children were taken into protective custody. Search Warrants were served at four separate residences in Bakersfield. 4308 Snapdragon Lane, 8817 Haupt Ave, 8517 Butternut Ave, and 2412 Trentino Ave. Officers from the Bakersfield Police Special Enforcement Unit, K9 unit, Kern Narcotics Enforcement Team (KNET) and California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (CAL-MMET), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) participated in the execution of the search warrants. Detectives seized $46,930 in cash, 4 1/4 pounds of Cocaine (street value: approximately $190,000), 1 1⁄2 pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine (street value: approximately $67,600), and 54 grams of Marijuana (street value: approximately $540), one .38 caliber semi automatic pistol, one .45 caliber semi automatic pistol, one .223 caliber assault rifle. Photos are attached to this news release. ###
Synopsis: Detectives are seeking assistance from the public
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 Time: 9:00:05 AM Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details: 7-30-07 at about 9:20 AM, sheriff's deputies responded to a report that a field worker had discovered a deceased male in a field on the outskirts of Taft. Upon arrival, deputes discovered an adult male subject, about 5-11, with a thin build wearing a dark colored jacket, a braided belt and green pants deceased in the field. The male was also wearing glasses and he had a beard. Sheriff's detectives are seeking the public's assistance in helping to identify the subject. Anyone with information that might be helpful to this investigation is asked to call Detective Royce Haislip at 391-7774.
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release & nbsp; Friday, August 03, 2007 Report of suspicious vehicle leads to arrests of burglars On 8/2/07, at 9:05 a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle seen in the 600 block of ‘M’ Street. A citizen became suspicious when they observed a white Chevrolet truck, occupied by several subjects, driving slow through their neighborhood. They obtained a license plate number and called police. One of the responding officers recognized the license plate number as matching that of a vehicle possibly involved in a residential burglary that occurred on 7/31/07 in the 100 block of Beech Street. The officers located the suspicious vehicle, as described by the citizen, in the 600 block of ‘M’ Street and conducted a traffic stop. The officers found a male and a female lying down in the bed of the truck. The truck cab was occupied by another female and two males. During the subsequent investigation the three male occupants of the truck were determined to be responsible for the residential burglary that occurred on 7/31/07 in the 100 block of Beech Street. Two of the males were determined to be responsible for an additional residential burglary that occurred on 7/27/07 in the 10 block of Beech Street. Property taken during the 7/31/07 burglary was recovered. Detectives arrested: Marcos Picasso (19), of Bakersfield for 1 count of burglary, 1 count of receiving stolen property, 1 count of possession of burglary tools, and possession of a dangerous weapon (an illegal knife). Camilo Rodriguez (21), of Bakersfield, for 2 counts of burglary and 1 count of conspiracy to commit a crime. Daniel Rivera (18), of Bakersfield, for 2 counts of burglary and 1 count of conspiracy to commit a crime. Lisa Gonzales (18), of Bakersfield, on an outstanding warrant for being under the influence of a controlled substance. The apprehension of these burglary suspects and the recovery of the stolen property was made possible in large part due to the actions of the citizen who called police regarding a suspicious vehicle in their neighborhood and the alertness of the officer who recognized the vehicle description from the previously reported burglary. The Bakersfield Police Department encourages everyone to report suspicious persons, vehicles, or circumstances. To report suspicious activity call 661-327- 7111; if it’s an in progress crime call 911.
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release & nbsp; Friday, August 03, 2007 Southwest Bakersfield Residential Robbery Update The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect believed to be involved in the residential robbery that occurred on 7/31/07 in the 6300 block of Tobago Court. Detectives have obtained a composite drawing of one of the suspects. He is described as a hispanic male, late 30’s, 5’8, brown eyes, thin build, and clean shaven. He was wearing a white wool cap and white t-shirt. There were 3 additional suspects who can only be described as Spanish speaking males. All of the suspects spoke only Spanish throughout the incident. The composite drawing is attached to this news release. There were various items taken from the residence. A motive for the robbery has not yet been confirmed. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111 or Detective Martin Heredia at 326-3953. Anonymous and confidential information can be provided through Secret Witness at 322-4040.
Synopsis: Vehicle Pursuit in Rosedale
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Friday, August 03, 2007 Time: 10:56:22 AM Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details: On 8-2-07 at about 10:20 PM, an off duty sheriff's sergeant was on his way home from SWAT training when he saw a grey El Camino parked in a lot at Rosedale and Allen. The sergeant recognized the vehicle form a prior broadcast and knew that the driver (29- year- old Seth Edwards of Bakersfield) was wanted by the Bakersfield Police Department for a shooting that occurred on 7-22-07 around noon at Stockdale and Allen, as well as a robbery that had occurred in Sacramento and for a parole violation. When the sergeant approached the El Camino, Edwards fled and a vehicle pursuit ensued that reached speeds of over 80 mph. Edwards crashed into a light pole near Verdugo and Rosedale. He exited the El Camino with a gun in his hand and fled on foot. Responding deputies gave chase and caught him in the residential neighborhood a short distance away. When they did so, the gun was no longer visible. Edwards fought with the deputies as they took him into custody. After Edwards was restrained, the handgun was found a short distance from the crash site in a parking lot that Edwards had run through, indicating Edwards dropped it while running from pursuing deputies. Edwards was booked into the Central receiving Facility for possession of a loaded firearm, evading, resisting arrest and the parole violation.
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release & nbsp; Friday, August 03, 2007 Lobby of Police Department closing for renovations The main lobby of the downtown police building, 1601 Truxtun Avenue, will be closed to the public for the next two weekends for renovations. On Saturday and Sunday, August 4th and 5th, and again on Saturday and Sunday, August 11th and 12th, the main lobby will be closed to the public. For these next two weekends, the public can obtain police services at the Bakersfield Police Department’s Westside substation, 1301 Buena Vista Road. The lobby of the Westside substation will be open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Contact: Detective Greg Terry
Public Information Officer 661-326-3803 gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us For Immediate Release Thursday, August 2, 2007 DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint The Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Section will be conducting a DUI and Drivers License checkpoint on August 3, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. This checkpoint is funded through the California Office of Traffic Safety through the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency. The purpose of these checkpoints is to educate the public of laws dealing with driving while under the influence of intoxicants and of the importance of being a legally licensed driver. This checkpoint will be held in the greater metropolitan area of Bakersfield.
Synopsis: Suspect arrested in East Bakersfield Radio Shack burglary
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Thursday, August 02, 2007 Time: 12:53:08 PM Department contact: Sgt. Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details On 8-2-07, at approximately 1125 hours, an unknown Hispanic male subject entered the Radio Shack store located at 6607 Niles St. The suspect who was described as 17 years old with a shaved head, walked to the digital camera display and, using a pair of pruning shears, cut the security cables to 3 digital cameras. An alarm was activated, alerting the store employees to the theft. An employee asked the suspect what he was doing and the suspect fled on foot from the store with the cameras ($430 value). Deputies Al Juarez, Chris Banks and Kern County Sheriff's Academy Cadet Marco Maese (participating in a ride-along program) arrived in the area and began looking for the suspect. Maese saw the suspect in the West alley of the 1100 block of Fairfax Rd. Deputies Juarez and Banks attempted to stop the suspect and the suspect ran into a yard in an attempt to flee. The suspect was eventually stopped by Juarez and Banks in the 1100 block of Fairfax Rd. The suspect was arrested after a brief struggle. The three cameras were recovered from the suspect and returned to the store. The suspect has refused to identify himself at this time. The suspect was transported to CRF for booking of the following charges: Burglary, possession of burglary tools, resisting arrest and providing false information to a peace officer. Reference Case # SR07-26865
Synopsis: Vandalism arrests
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Thursday, August 02, 2007 Time: 12:13:07 PM Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details: On 7-20-07, Sheriff's patrol deputies were dispatched to numerous reports of vehicle vandalisms in the Rosedale and Oildale areas. The subsequent investigation resulted in the naming of five juvenile suspects. Four of the five have been arrested for vandalism and the fifth is still outstanding.
Synopsis: Update on marijuana investigation from 7-30-07
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Time: 2:11:37 PM Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details: On 7/31/07 Detectives from the Sheriff's Major Violator Unit concluded the investigation into the large scale outdoor Marijuana grow located on U.S. Forest land near Bohna Peak. The Sheriff's SWAT team, Major Violator Unit and U.S. Forest Service eradicated 4,536 Marijuana plants in various stages of growth with an estimated street value of over 11 million dollars. This operation concluded the investigation that resulted in the arrest of six suspects from the Delano area yesterday.
Synopsis: Possession of Counterfeit Currency Arrest in Oildale
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Time: 9:09:05 AM Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin Phone: 303-4592 Details: Deputy Cindy Bingham of the Sheriff's metropolitan patrol division conducted a traffic stop near Ray Street and Wells Avenue in Oildale during the early morning hours of 7-29-07. While contacting the vehicle's occupant, 46-year-old Douglas Baker of Oildale, Deputy Bingham found several counterfeit twenty-dollar bills in his wallet. Several more counterfeit bills were also located in his vehicle. Deputies subsequently obtained a search warrant for Baker's residence at 219 Douglas Street in Oildale. The search was conducted later that evening at about 9:00 PM. It resulted in the seizure of numerous items commonly used to counterfeit US currency such as a computer, printer, scanner, cotton paper, paper cutter, and various ink cartridges. Deputies also seized several more counterfeit twenty and one hundred-dollar bills from the residence. Ammunition and suspected Methamphetamine were also located in the home. Douglas Baker was booked into the Central Receiving Facility for the following charges: 83 counts of Possession of Counterfeit bills 5 counts of Felon in possession of ammunition 1 count of possession of Methamphetamine Douglas Baker was also booked for an active warrant and other misdemeanor charges. His bail was set at $1,664,000.00 |