GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

For those of you who were not in attendance at the GRC meeting this morning, I announced that my time with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce is coming to and end.  Friday, October 12th will be my last day as a member of the GBCC team.  I have recently accepted the position of Administrative Analyst III in the Bakersfield City Manager's Office.

This new opportunity brings with it mixed emotions.  I am excited for this new challenge and the prospect of having a small role in the future of Bakersfield, but I will also miss the regular exchanges with the many extraordinary individuals that make up the membership of this fine organization. 

Being a part of the GBCC staff for the past five-plus years has been an outstanding experience, one that has been integral to my evolution as an individual and as a professional. 

I owe a great debt of gratitude to all of you who have shown me such strong support and encouragement over my time here at the GBCC...without it, opportunities like this would not be possible.  I look forward to continuing to build upon the strong relationships I have made here and to the new relationships I will forge working for the city.  

With respect and appreciation,

Steven L. Teglia
Vice President - Governmental Affairs
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
www.bakersfieldchamber.org
Phone: (661) 327-4421
Fax: (661) 327-8751

Location: 1200 Leisure Lane, Frazier Park, CA

Synopsis: Frazier Park arrest barricaded parolee at large
Details: This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Saturday, September 29, 2007
Time:     10:09:47 AM

Details:
On 9/28/07, Deputies from the Frazier Park Substation responded to an alleged domestic violence call in the 1200 block of Leisure Ln.

Upon arrival, Deputies identified a female subject who advised the male suspect was barricaded inside of the residence.  The suspect was identified as John Kolt, age 41, a resident of Pinon Pines. 

During the investigation deputies determined the domestic violence incident was unfounded but Kolt was determined to be a parolee at large.  Deputies entered the residence and located Kolt hiding in the attic.
 
He was ordered (numerous times) to surrender but he refused.  Deputies entered the attic and found Kolt hiding in a crawl space where deputies could not reach him.  Kolt was again ordered numerous times to surrender but he refused. 

Deputies deployed their taser on Kolt and he submitted to arrest.  Kolt was transported to KMC where he was medically cleared for the taser deployment.  He was booked into CRF for resisting arrest, possession of marijuana and the parole hold.

Location: Frazier Park, CA

Synopsis: Frazier Park deputies arrest domestic violence suspect

Date:     Saturday, September 29, 2007
Time:     11:11:51 AM

Details:
On 9/25/07, Deputies from the Frazier Park Substation responded to a domestic violence dispute at the  Western Village Motel in Frazier Park. 

Upon arrival, Deputies contacted a distraught female who said her live-in boyfriend had strangled her twice, to unconsciousness and the second time she awoke, he was  leaving with their 3 year-old child, unrestrained, in her vehicle (unknown direction of flight).  Medical aid was called for the victim and deputies attempted to locate the suspect but met with negative results. 

A broadcast was issued on the suspect.

Later that night the victim reported the suspect returned her vehicle and their child but the suspect fled.  On 9/27/07, Deputes from the Frazier Park Substation located the suspect, Curtis Barry Jensen, 30, of Frazier Park in the 700 block of Pasadena Tr.

He was taken into custody without incident and booked into CRF for two counts of co-habitant abuse, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon (other than a firearm) and one count of child endangerment.  His bail was set at $120,000.00.

Friday, September 28, 2007 at 1310 hrs (1:10 p.m. PDT) a two alarm blaze  was responded to by the Bakersfield FIRE Department consisting of  6 engines, 2 ladder trucks, 2 squads, 2 battalion chiefs, 1 arson unit and various support units. First arriving BFD companies reported heavy fire involving an entire 1600 sq.ft. house and significant involvement to an adjacent home.

A second alarm was called upon arrival of the battalion chief. Bakersfield City FIRE crews deployed lines to the second home to stop the progress of the fire. Aggressive interior attach stopped the fire in the attic. Salvaging operations saved most of the contents of the second home though some water damage was reported. The first home of involvement was vacant at the time and was unsecured. A systematic search of both homes was done in search of victims, but none were found.

819 Deanna sustained major damage. No one was living in the home, but personal belongings of the previous resident were completely destroyed. 817 Deanna sustained structural damage and loss of the roof.

One civilian bystander became overheated and agitated by the fire and was treated at the scene but not transported. The fire is currently under investigation by the Bakersfield FIRE Department Arson Units.

Damage estimates for both homes is in the range of $275,000. 

For Immediate Release            Friday, September 28, 2007
 
Residential Robbery
 
On 9/28/07, at about 6:15 a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department responded to
a report of a robbery that had just occurred at a residence in the 1600 block of
Antonia Way.  
 
The victim, an 85 year old male, reported receiving a knock at his door.  When he
opened the door he observed the suspect who said that she was a neighbor and
her house was on fire and she needed to use his phone to call the fire
department.  The victim allowed the suspect to enter.  She picked up his phone,
looked around briefly, then brandished a knife and demanded money from the
victim.  
 
The victim gave the suspect some money and then she ordered him into the
bathroom where she closed the door and fled.
 
The victim was not inured.  A composite sketch of the suspect has been
compiled and is attached to this news release.
 
The suspect is described as a:
black female, 40’s, 5’ 4”, average build, black shoulder length hair, dark
pants, and white t-shirt.  
 
The victim said he believes the same subject came to his home on 9/27/07
asking for money.  He gave her a small amount of money and she left.
 
Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111 or
Detective Patrick Hayes at 661-326-3541.  Anonymous and confidential
information can be provided through Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.

For Immediate Release      Thursday, September 27, 2007
 
Suspect arrested after incident at the bluffs
 
On 9/26/07, at 8:30 a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department responded to check
the welfare of an injured male subject at the bottom of the Panorama bluffs, east
of Manor and Denise.
 
Officers located Ruben Montemayor, (38), of Bakersfield, suffering from bruises,
lacerations, and abrasions.  He reported falling at about 10:00 p.m. the night
before when he and his girlfriend were hiking down the bluffs.  He said both he
and his girlfriend fell as they were walking.  He said his girlfriend left to go for
help but had not returned.
 
Later in the afternoon officers located the girlfriend at a friend’s home.  She
reported that the night before she and Montemayor became involved in an
argument while walking along the top of the bluffs and Montemayor tried to throw
her over the edge.  She said that she grabbed him as he did this and they both
fell approximately 300’ to the bluff bottom.
 
Montemayor was transported to Kern Medical Center for treatment and is still
hospitalized.  He was arrested for attempted murder, spousal abuse, and an
outstanding warrant for parole violation. Following his release from Kern Medical
Center, Montemayor will be booked into the Kern County Jail.   
 
The victim sustained bruises and abrasions but did not seek medical treatment.
 
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Bakersfield Police at
661-327-7111.

Synopsis: Probable Cause to arrest in Tehachapi Homicide
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Time:     2:35:17 PM
Department contact: Senior Deputy Vince Martinez
Phone: (661) 303-4592

Details:

On 09/19/2007 Michelle Cross was found in the parking lot at Walgreens in Tehachapi suffering from a
gunshot wound.  Cross later died from her injuries.

During the investigation Detectives have developed probable cause to arrest David Rosenberg, a white
male age 39, 6'2" 180 lbs, dark hair, with green eyes.  Rosenberg's last known address is in the Tehachapi
area.  Rosenberg is wanted for PC 187 - Murder.  Anyone with information about Rosenberg's location is
asked to call the Kern County Sheriff's Department Communications Center at (661) 861-3110.

_________________________________________________ _______________________
Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
     Public Information Officer
     661-326-3803
     gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us
 
For Immediate Release                & nbsp;     Friday, September 21, 2007
 
Suspect sought in sexual assault of a child
 
The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in
identifying and locating a suspect wanted for the sexual assault of a child.
 
On 7/27/07, at about 7:15 a.m., the victim, a male under 10 years old, was
playing in the front yard of a residence, in the 10000 block of Marby Grange Way,
when he was approached by the suspect who engaged him in a conversation. 
The suspect then led the victim into the backyard of a nearby vacant residence
where he sexually assaulted him.  
 
The suspect is described as a:
 White male, 20-30 years of age, 6’, 200, heavy build, black hair and beard,
wearing a blue shirt, jeans, and black shoes.
 
The suspect fled in a:
 Unknown year, Chevrolet HHR, 4 door, black in color, with a luggage  
 rack.
 
I have attached a surveillance photo of the suspect vehicle.  
 
Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect or location of the suspect
vehicle is urged to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111.  The Secret Witness
program is offering a reward of up to $5,000.00 for information leading to the
arrest and the filing of a criminal complaint in this sexual assault.  Anonymous
and confidential information can be provided through Secret Witness at 661-322-
4040.
 
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Synopsis: Traffic Fatality that was located on 09/21/2007
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:  Willie Howard Frazier                & nbsp;       &n bsp;        CASE#: C-2036-07
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Lancaster, CA         ;                 & nbsp;       AGE: 65 Years
TYPE OF CASE:  Traffic Fatality
DATE OF INCIDENT:  Found on 09/21/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;         TIME: 0729 Hours
LOCATION: Intersection of Panama Lane and State Route 43
DATE OF DEATH: Found 09/21/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;                TIME: 0729 Hours
PLACE OF DEATH: at the scene
INVESTIGATING AGENCY: California Highway Patrol

Details: The decedent was the operator of a auto that left the roadway and overturned.  The decedent
was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene as a result of his injuries. 

Comments: None

DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner

By: Annette Olague, Deputy Coroner
Date:     Friday, September 21, 2007
Time:     12:05:21 PM

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: Tyrin Levar Cheadle                & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;  CASE#: C-2034-07
CITY OF RESIDENCE:  Bakersfield, CA         ;                 & nbsp;   AGE: 30 Years
TYPE OF CASE:   Homicide - Gunshot Wounds
DATE OF INCIDENT:    09/20/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;       TIME: 2210 hours
LOCATION: 2601 Freemont Street # 176, Bakersfield
DATE OF DEATH:   09/20/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;              TIME: 2240 hours
PLACE OF DEATH: Kern Medical Center - ER
INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Bakersfield Police Department

Details: The decedent was shot multiple times at the apartment where his mother resides.  He was shot by
an unknown person.  The decedent was taken to Kern Medical Center where he died shortly after his arrival,
as a result of his injuries.

Comments: None

DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner

By: Regina Mancera, Deputy Coroner
Date:     Friday, September 21, 2007
Time:     1:59:03 AM

Synopsis: Name release of homicide victim in Tehachapi on 09/19/2007
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:        Michelle Anne Cross       &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;  CASE#: 2023-07
CITY OF RESIDENCE:      Tehachapi      &nbs p;         ;            AGE:  36 years
TYPE OF CASE:  Homicide
DATE OF INCIDENT:     09/19/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;      TIME:
LOCATION:
DATE OF DEATH:       & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;       TIME:
PLACE OF DEATH:
INVESTIGATING AGENCY:

Details:  The decedent was positively identified by fingerprints.

Comments:  The family has been notified

DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner

By:  Vicki Fennell, Deputy Coroner
Date:     Thursday, September 20, 2007
Time:     1:15:09 PM

Incident Name:    Richfield    Case No.:    07-27791
        & nbsp;    Date:    September 20, 2007    Time:    2:47 a.m.
        & nbsp;    Location:    1334 Richfield Avenue, Rosamond
        & nbsp;    Type:    Structure Fire
Incident Commander:    Company 15, Epps
KCFD Resources:    Engines 14 (Mojave), 15 (Rosamond), Battalion 1, Prevention 6
Assisting Agencies:    California City Fire E-190, L.A. County Fire E-130 (Lancaster)
Total Personnel:    13
Property Loss:    $300,000 (estimated)
Acres Burned:   

Cause: 
     Suspected electrical fire in the attic.

Incident Summary: 
     A structure fire in Rosamond this morning challenged desert firefighters and caused extensive damage to a home.  At 2:47 a.m., fire units from Rosamond, Mojave, California City and Lancaster responded to the blaze located at 1334 Richfield Avenue.  When Engine 15 from the Rosamond station arrived, the 1400 square foot home was more than 40% engulfed with heavy fire coming from the garage and attic.  Captain Epps of E-15 made immediate contact with the occupants of the home and was assured all were safely out of harms way.  The crew then deployed fire hoses and established a water supply from a nearby fire hydrant.  An aggressive attack was initiated as firefighters attempted to stop the fire from spreading to the remainder of the house.  As the structure weakened, the roof began collapsing and heavy roof tiles struck several firefighters below.  The flames quickly became so intense that a decision was made to use a heavy water stream flowing up to 1,000 gallons per minute.  As additional units arrived the fire spread was stopped after about 20 minutes of intense firefighting.  About 75% of the home and contents was destroyed along with a car and small boat.
     The six members of the family living at the home were awakened and alerted of the fire by a smoke alarm.  Because the home was equipped with an adequate number of functioning smoke alarms providing early detection and warning, the damage caused by this fire was limited to material items and no injuries occurred. 
     It is highly recommended that all residential structures be equipped with smoke alarms placed in all sleeping rooms and in areas near the bedrooms such as hallways and at the top of stairways.  Smoke alarms must be maintained properly and batteries should be changed twice per year.  Follow the maintenance advice provided by the manufacturer to ensure proper function. 
     The family will be staying with nearby relatives.      &nb sp; 

Inspector Tony Diffenbaugh
Information Officer

News Release
        & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;   USDA Forest Service
        & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;           Los Padres National
Forest

6755 Hollister Ave., Suite 150
        & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;           Goleta, CA 93117
www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres

CONTACT:
Joe Pasinato, 805-961-5745

Kathy Good, 805-961-5759

     National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 29 is a “Free Day”
        & nbsp;       &n bsp;      in Los Padres National Forest

GOLETA, CA… National Public Lands Day, which this year is celebrated on
Saturday September 29, is a “Free Day” in Los Padres National Forest.  This
means that an Adventure Pass will not be required in any area of the
national forest except the concessionaire-operated Lower Santa Ynez
Recreation Area.

The Adventure Pass normally is required for day use activities in the
national forest’s seven most popular and heavily visited areas:   Rose
Valley, Figueroa Mountain, Pozo-La Panza, Goldhill, Ballinger and Mt. Pinos
(snow season only) and the Lower Santa Ynez Recreation Area.  The Adventure
Pass also is required at 35 campgrounds in the forest, most of which are
within the above recreation areas.  The Adventure Pass is not currently
required on the Monterey Ranger District.

Visitors who accidentally use their daily Adventure Pass on a free day may
have it replaced free-of-charge through any southern California office of
the Forest Service.

The “Free Day” policy was established as part of the Adventure Pass program
in 1998 allowing three free days per year in the southern California
National Forests.  Other free days include National Trails Day on the first
Saturday in June, and Veterans Day on November 11.

Check with the following forest offices for Adventure Pass requirements,
current fire restrictions and closures, and other visitor information:

    Santa Lucia Ranger District (Santa Maria) – 805-925-9538
    Santa Barbara Ranger District (Santa Barbara) – 805-967-3481
    Ojai Ranger District (Ojai) – 805-646-4348
    Mt. Pinos Ranger District (Frazier Park):  661-245-3731

For additional information about Los Padres National Forest please visit:
http://www.fs.fed.us.r5/los... For additional information about free
days and the recreation fee program in the southern California national
forests, check the Adventure Pass website at
www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/.

Synopsis: Victim of residential fire in California City on 09/19/2007
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:  Withheld pending Positive Identification       ;                 & nbsp;       &n bsp; CASE#:  C-2021-07
CITY OF RESIDENCE:  California City       &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;     AGE: 50 yrs.
TYPE OF CASE:  Apparent Accident
DATE OF INCIDENT:   09/19/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;        TIME: About 0851 hrs.
LOCATION: 11019 Rome Beauty Drive, California City, CA
DATE OF DEATH:   09/19/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;              TIME: Found 0851 hrs.
PLACE OF DEATH:  Pronounced dead at the fire scene
INVESTIGATING AGENCY:  California City Fire Department

Details:  This decedent appears to be a victim of an accidental residential fire.  The specific circumstances
are still under investigation at the time of this news release.

Comments:  An autopsy is scheduled for 09/21/2007 to determine the exact cause of death.

DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner

By:       &nbs p;  J. Holt, Deputy Coroner
Date:     Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Time:     10:32:20 PM

Synopsis: Armed Robbery at Spicer City Market Lerdo Hwy & Main Drain Rd West of Shafter
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Time:     8:35:11 PM
Department contact: Sgt. Ed Komin or the Watch Commander.
Phone: 303-5027

Details:
At 5:34 p.m the Kern County Sheriff' Office responded to the Spicer City Market at 25351 Lerdo Hwy to a
report of a robbery that had just occurred. Deputies learned (3) three black males in their early 20's entered
the store armed with at least one handgun and demanded  cash. The suspects bound the clerk's hands and
feet and forced her onto the floor. The suspects fled with an undetermined amount of cash in a 1980's
red Chevrolet Camero towards Hwy 33. No one was injured during the robbery. About an hour later, deputies
recovered an unoccupied 1985 red Chevrolet Camero with a blown front tire Southbound I-5 North of the
Stockdale Hwy exit. There have been no arrests, howver, the investigation is continuing.
 

Synopsis: Tehachapi area homicide
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Time:     1:51:00 PM
Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin
Phone: 303-4592

Details:
Today at about 1030 am, officers of the Tehachapi Police Department responded to a report of a victim of a
shooting at the Walgreen's store at 1101 West Tehachapi Blvd.  Upon arrival, they located an adult female
in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound.  She was transported to Tehachapi Hospital where she
later died from her injuries.

The initial investigation showed that the victim had been shot at another location and then transported to the
Walgreen's by another unidentified woman. Because it appears that the actual shooting occurred outside
the Tehachapi City limits, the Tehachapi Police notified the Kern County Sheriff's Office. 

Sheriff's homicide detectives responded and are currently conducting an investigation.

Synopsis: KERN COUNTY SHERIFF HOMICIDE DETECTIVES ER TO 1101 W TEHACHAPI BLVD, TEHACHAPI
Details:
Incident Announcement Only

Synopsis: Victim of apparent homicide in 2000 block of Chester Avenue, Bakersfield
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:     Douglas Childers        ;                 & nbsp;     CASE#:C#1989-07
CITY OF RESIDENCE:    Bakersfield      &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;     AGE:  43 yrs.
TYPE OF CASE:  Homicide
DATE OF INCIDENT:      &nbs p; 09/15/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;   TIME:  0958 hours
LOCATION:  2000 block of Chester Avenue, Bakersfield
DATE OF DEATH:       & nbsp; 09/15/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;       TIME:  1027 hours
PLACE OF DEATH:  Kern Medical Center - ER
INVESTIGATING AGENCY:  Bakersfield Police Department

Details:  See previous news release

Comments:  Family notified

DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner

By:  Vicki Fennell, Deputy Coroner
Date:     Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Time:     4:44:03 PM

Immediate Release                & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;      September 18, 2007

The elderly man missing from San Francisco has been found.  A nursing home administrator from San Francisco had come to Bakersfield to look for the man.  At about 9:00 p.m. last night, the man was found walking into the Greyhound bus station in downtown Bakersfield.  He has been taken back to San Francisco.

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Original News Release


Missing adult at risk from San Francisco

On 9/17/07 the San Francisco Police Department contacted the Bakersfield Police Department asking for assistance in locating a missing adult.  The subject suffers from Alzheimers and Dementia.  He reportedly took a greyhound bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield on Sunday, 9/16/07. 

I have attached a flyer from the San Francisco Police Department. 

If further information is requested please contact the San Francisco Police Department at 415-558-5508 or 415-553-1071.

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Sergeant Greg Terry
Public Information Officer
Bakersfield Police Department

Immediate Release                & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;     Monday, September 17, 2007

Missing adult at risk from San Francisco

On 9/17/07 the San Francisco Police Department contacted the Bakersfield Police Department asking for assistance in locating a missing adult.  The subject suffers from Alzheimers and Dementia.  He reportedly took a greyhound bus from San Francisco to Bakersfield on Sunday, 9/16/07. 

I have attached a flyer from the San Francisco Police Department. 

If further information is requested please contact the San Francisco Police Department at 415-558-5508 or 415-553-1071.

Contact: Sergeant Greg Terry
     Public Information Officer
     661-326-3803
     gterry@Bakersfieldpd.us
 
For Immediate Release        Monday, September 17, 2007
 
Emergency Workers Honored by Kiwanis Club
 
The Kiwanis Club of Bakersfield is holding its annual Emergency Workers
Appreciation luncheon today at 12:00 p.m. at Hodels Restaurant, 5917 Knudsen
Drive. 
 
Representatives of local Emergency Service Agencies will be recognized for their
dedication and service to our community.  
 
The following individuals will be recognized;  
Officer Michael Bright, California Highway Patrol, 
Detective Martin Willey, Bakersfield Police Department, 
Sr. Deputy John Money, Kern County Sheriffs Department,
Deputy Probation Officer Jose Barrientos, Kern County Probation Department,
Paramedic Ken Rasmussen, Hall Ambulance Service, 
Engineer Al Johnson, Bakersfield Fire Department,  
Capt. Doug Patterson, Kern County Fire Department.
 
Media is invited to this event.
 
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Synopsis: LAMONT SHERIFF'S ACTIVITIES LEAGUE CLEAN UP DAY
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Monday, September 17, 2007
Time:     8:25:06 AM
Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin
Phone: 303-4592

Details:

On 9-15 2007 Lamont Sheriff's Activities League members conducted a graffiti / litter clean up day in Lamont. 
The children painted over graffiti and picked up trash at numerous locations in and around Lamont.

Children from several local schools participated including:
ALICANTE
LAMONT
MYRTLE AVENUE
MOUNTAIN VIEW
SUNSET
VINELAND

Special thanks to those who donated time or goods including:

KCSO LAMONT CITIZENS SERVICE UNIT
EL PUEBLO RESTAURANT
LA MEXICANA BAKERY
LAMONT GENERAL STORE
PLAY 103.9 RADIO
SERVICE MARKET

The Kern County Sheriff's Activities League is a sheriff's program that provides after school academic and
sports programs to disadvantaged youth in order to provide them the opportunity to broaden their horizons
and build essential life skills that will carry them into adulthood.

Synopsis: Vehicle Pursuit Arrest SR07-32426
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Monday, September 17, 2007
Time:     4:34:34 AM
Department contact:Sgt. Komin
Phone:661-303-4592

Details:On 9-16-07 at 9:50 P.M., A deputy saw a vehicle being driven
reckless at the intersection of Sequoia
Dr. & Roberts Ln. in Oildale.  The deputy attempted to stop the driver for
traffic violations, however the driver
sped away.  The deputy pursued the vehicle in the Oildale area.  At times
speeds were in excess of 80mph.
During the pursuit deputies were told the driver was involved in the theft
of a shotgun.  After nine minutes into
the pursuit the driver crashed into a parked unoccupied car in the 200 block
of Pacer.  The driver then fled on
foot.  A short time later the driver was found hiding under a porch in the
200 block of Day St.  He was taken
into custody without incident. The stolen shotgun was located in the trunk
of the vehicle.

The driver was identified as David L. Kennedy 25 yrs,  from Oildale.
Kennedy had just recently been
paroled from Wasco State Prison.

Kennedy was booked into the Kern County Jail for;  felony evading, felony
reckless driving, resiting arrest,
felon in possession of weapon/ammo, grand theft of firearm and violation of
parole.

Prepared by: Sheriff's Sergeant Bob Gaines
        & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;  Kern County Sheriff's Office
        & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;  Metropolitan Patrol Div.
        & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;  Case#SR07-32426

Synopsis: Solo Vehicle Accident
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:  Patricia Cabrera Tepetl       & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;        CASE#:  C-1983-07
CITY OF RESIDENCE:    Lamont, CA         ;                 & nbsp;   AGE:  27 years
TYPE OF CASE:  Solo vehicle accident
DATE OF INCIDENT:  09/14/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;         TIME:  0515 hours
LOCATION: Tejon Highway just south of Panama Road.  Arvin, CA
DATE OF DEATH:  09/14/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;               TIME:  0630 hours
PLACE OF DEATH:  Kern Medical Center-ER
INVESTIGATING AGENCY:  California Highway Patrol

Details:  The decedent was the unrestrained, ejected operator of a motor vehicle rollover.  She was
transported to Kern Medical Center where death was pronounced.

Comments:  None

DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner

By:       &nbs p;  Jeff Cameron, Deputy Coroner
Date:     Friday, September 14, 2007
Time:     1:29:33 PM

Synopsis: KCSO and KCFD en route to report of subject stranded on the west bank of the river near call box 3 in the canyon.
Details:
Incident Announcement Only

Synopsis: Marijuana arrest
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Friday, September 14, 2007
Time:     9:55:01 AM
Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin
Phone: 303-4592

Details:
On 9-11-07 deputies from the sheriff's McFarland/Delano substation conducted a traffic stop for traffic
violations.  The vehicle was being driven by 24-year-old Soloman Reyes of Cutler, California.  26-year-old
Angel Villasanor of Orosi and 19-year-old Heriberto Reyes of Cutler were passengers in the car.

About 8 pounds of marijuana were found in the car during a search.  All three occupants of the car were
subsequently arrested for possession of marijuana for sales, transportation of marijuana and conspiracy. 
Their bail is set at $50,000.

Synopsis: Marijuana eradication
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Thursday, September 13, 2007
Time:     9:02:20 AM
Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin
Phone: 303-4592

Details:

Property owners in the Hart Flat area requested law enforcement assistance because they had
come across a large, unauthorized, and illegal marijuana cultivation on their private property.
 
On 9/12/07 personnel from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Major Violator Unit and the Sheriff's SWAT Team
conducted a marijuana suppression/eradication operation on that private property in the mountain range
area of Hart Flat.  During the operation Eligio Zavala, age 22 of Lamont was arrested for Cultivation of
Marijuana, Resisting Arrest, and Trespassing. Over 2,000 Marijuana plants were eradicated and seized. 
The street value of the seizure is estimated at 5 million dollars.

Synopsis: Casino Robbery
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Thursday, September 13, 2007
Time:     8:58:15 AM
Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin
Phone: 303-4592

Details:
At about 4:00 am on 9-13-07 sheriff's metropolitan patrol deputies responded to a report of a robbery at the
Golden West Casino at 1101 South Union Avenue.  Upon arrival, witnesses reported four black males with
some sort of clothing over their faces entered the business.  Two of the suspects were armed with assault
rifles, and one of the others had a handgun.  The suspects ordered all the patrons onto the floor. 

Once all the customers were lying on the floor, one of the suspects entered the casino cashier cage, took an
undisclosed amount of US currency and the four of them fled in a red car, similar to a Pontiac Grand Am.

Within minutes, a red Grand Am was located abandoned with the engine running a few blocks from the
casino.   The Grand Am had been reported stolen out of the Los Angeles area.

At this time there is no further suspect description.  No patrons at the casino were injured.  The investigation
is ongoing.

Synopsis: Armed Robbery
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Thursday, September 13, 2007
Time:     4:11:30 AM
Department contact:
Phone:

Details:
Sheriff units are onscene of a armed robbery at the Golden West Casino. 1001 S Union ave. Investagation is
in progress

Synopsis: Traffic collision on Hiett & Cecil Avenue in Delano results in fatality
Details:
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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:       ANDRES SANCHEZ-VASQUEZ     &nbs p;         ;              CASE#:  1977-07
CITY OF RESIDENCE:     Delano       & nbsp;       &n bsp;       &nb sp;   AGE:  28 years
TYPE OF CASE:  Traffic Collision
DATE OF INCIDENT:     09/12/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;      TIME:  0547 hours
LOCATION:  City Street at the intersection of Hiett Avenue & Cecil Avenue in Delano
DATE OF DEATH:       & nbsp;    09/12/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;    TIME:  2021 hours
PLACE OF DEATH:  Kern Medical Center - ICU
INVESTIGATING AGENCY:  Delano Police Department

Details:  The decedent was the unrestrained passenger of an auto that collided with another auto

Comments:  None

DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner

By:  Vicki Fennell, Deputy Coroner
Date:     Thursday, September 13, 2007
Time:     12:54:44 AM

Synopsis: Directed Enforcement Arrest
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Time:     3:09:23 PM
Department contact:  Sergeant Ed Komin
Phone: (661) 303-4592

Details:
On September 12, 2007 Detectives of the Kern County Sheriff's Office Sexual Assault and Abuse
Investigation Unit with the assistance of personnel of the Kern County Probation Department conducted
directed enforcement in area of the East Bakersfield Sheriff's Office Substation (Crime Free Zone).

This enforcement led to the arrest of:
 
·    David Gonzalez, age 19, for an outstanding bench warrant.
·    Robert Gutierrez, age 35, for being under the influence of a controlled substance.
·    Carolyn Quinealty, age 46, for being under the influence of a controlled substance.
·    Angel Alatorre, age 44, for being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition and being       &n bsp;      
       possession of illegal drug paraphernalia.
·    Raymond Ramirez, age 20, for violation of his terms and conditions of probation.
·    Larry Villa, age 53, for being possession of illegal drug paraphernalia.


News Release prepared by:
Sergeant J.R. Rodriguez
Phone: Office (661) 391-7595

Synopsis: Possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation arrest
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Time:     3:05:32 PM
Department contact:  Sergeant Ed Komin
Phone: (661) 303-4592

Details:
Detectives of the Kern County Sheriff's Office Sexual Assault and Abuse Investigation Unit (S.A.A.I.U) conducted an investigation regarding a fifteen (15) year old female juvenile that
had been photographed in explicit sexual poses. 

Also in the investigation it was learned the female juvenile was being advertised for an escort service locally in the Bakersfield area and of the location of a residence where the
photographs of the female juvenile had been taken.

On September 12, 2007 at approximately 11:56 am, Kern County Sheriff's Office S.A.A.I.U Detectives with the assistance of Kern County Probation Department personnel served a
search warrant in the 11300 block of Clarion River Drive in the city of Bakersfield.

In the search of the residence sexually explicit nude photographs of female juveniles under the age of eighteen (18) were located on a computer located in the residence.  There were
also other items seized by Detectives as evidence from the residence. 

Arrested in the investigation was John Knutson, age 36, who resides at the Clarion River Drive.  Knutson was transported to the Kern County Sheriff's Office Central facility and charged
with possession of child pornography, sexual exploitation of a child along with an outstanding bench warrant.  

News Release prepared by:
Sergeant J.R. Rodriguez
Phone: Office (661) 391-7595

Synopsis: Marijuana Cultivation 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, September 12, 2007
Time:     2:00:20 PM
Department contact: PIO
Phone:

Details:
On the afternoon of September 11, 2007, members of the Sheriff's Metropolitan Patrol Division were investigating possible marijuana cultivation at 126 N. Chester
Ave in Oildale. Deputies contacted Knieg Ly, Asian male 42 years, and Elva Rubio, Hispanic female 44 years, at the residence. Subsequent investigation led to a
search warrant being served at that residence. Nearly 400 marijuana plants were located within the residence, and the yard. The plants were in various stages of
maturity, ranging in height from 4 inches to 6 feet. A firearm and a small amount of suspected methamphetamine were also located at the residence.

Members of the Sheriff's Special Operations Group assisted in the investigation.

The marijuana plants are valued at $392, 000.

Ly was arrested for cultivation of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine.

Rubio was arrested for being under the influence of narcotics.

Synopsis: Search Warrant service in Taft
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Time:     10:43:28 AM
Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin

Details:
On 9/11/07, officers with the California Multi-jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (Cal-MMET)
and the Taft Police Department conducted a search at a residence in the 26800 block of Henry Street in Taft.
 Narcotics officers and Police officers located a suspected mobile "lab" that included chemicals and
equipment capable of manufacturing methamphetamine. 

Cecil Hodges, age 39 and Jerry Miller, age 52, both of Taft, were arrested for manufacturing a controlled
substance, possession of stolen property, and being under the influence.  James Moore, age 39, of Taft was
arrested for a parole violation.

Genie Gorham, age 29, Clifton Wells, age 34, Roni Sprung, age 32, and 43-year-old Steven Anglin were
arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. 

The Cal-MMET Narcotics Task Force is composed of deputies with the Kern County Sheriff's Office, the
Bakersfield Police Department, the Shafter Police Department, and the Probation Department.

Synopsis: Sheriff's Promotion Ceremony
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Time:     9:34:49 AM
Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin
Phone: 303-4592

Details:
Sheriff Donny Youngblood is pleased to announce the following staff members will be recognized at a
Promotion Ceremony to be held on Thursday, September 13, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. in our auditorium at 1350
Norris Road:

Lieutenant Dennis Smithson
Sergeant William T. Little

The media is invited to attend and is asked to stage on the sides of the auditorium rather that in the center
aisle so that family and friends attending the event may view the podium. 

Synopsis: Helicopter Mishap 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:     Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Time:     4:33:22 PM
Department contact: Sgt Ed Komin
Phone: 661 303-4592

Details:
At 2:49 pm this date, Rosamond Deputies and County Firefighters were dispatched to Rosamond Sky Park  on a report of a helicopter crash. On arrival, Deputies located a Bell 206B-2 helicopter lying on its side  against a hangar in the 4300 block of Stetson Avenue.  That area on the south perimeter of the Sky Park is  made up of custom homes with aircraft hangars in the back and taxiways leading to and from the runway
area. Preliminary information indicates the pilot of the helicopter was attempting to land somewhere near the  hangar when he lost control. The blades of the helicopter struck the side of the hangar as it came to rest.  Bystanders saw the crash and pulled the pilot from the wreckage. The pilot had minor injuries and was taken  by ambulance to Community Hospital in Antelope Valley for examination. His name is unavailable at the
time of this release. There were no passengers aboard the helicopter. No bystanders were injured. The  helicopter did not catch fire as a result of the crash.

The NTSB has been notified and will investigate the incident.

Synopsis: Taft man found driving under the influence and in poss. of 1.5 oz. of Meth
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Monday, September 10, 2007
Time:     2:29:11 PM
Department contact:  Sgt. Downs
Phone:  763-8550

Details:  On 9-7-07 at 0040 hrs. Deputy Garza conducted a traffic stop on 4th St. and Supply Rd., Taft.  Deputy
Garza discovered the driver of the vehicle, 43 yr. old Bruce Allen Long of Taft was under the influence of a
controlled substance and arrested for DUI.  Garza also discovered inside the vehicle approx. one ounce of
suspected methamphetamine.  Deputies later conducted a search of Long,s home at 122 E. Kern St., Taft
where another one-half ounce of methamphetamine was located.

Long was booked at the Taft City Jail on the following charges:
H&S 11378 - Poss. Controlled Subst. for Sales
H&S 11379 (a) - Transportation of Controlled Subst.
H&S 11364(a) - Poss Drug Paraphernalia
H&S 11550 (a) - Under the Influence
VC 23152 (a) - DUI

(This is a little tardy, but better late than never....Davin McHenry, web editor)

Synopsis: Shooting Review Board Conclusion
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Friday, September 07, 2007
Time:     1:55:43 PM
Department contact:
Phone:

Details:  This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Friday, September 07, 2007
Time:     1:53:32 PM
Department contact:
Phone:

Details:  At 10:25 PM on 8/26/2007 hours, deputies responded to a report of  illegal shooting from a vehicle in
the area of Barlow and Lake Streets. A witness described the vehicle as a brown Honda. Deputies checked
the area but the suspect vehicle was not located. 

At 10:45 PM, deputies Grimes and Jauch were in the area of Barlow and Monterey and heard gunshots
coming from the Niles Street area. They saw a brown Honda going west on Niles St. past Barlow. They
caught up to the vehicle at 2615 Monterey St where the vehicle stopped and three men fled into the
neighborhood. One of the suspects pointed what appeared to be a handgun at Deputy Jauch. Deputies
Grimes and Jauch apprehended two of the suspects with the assistance of their K-9 partners. One gun was
located. Neither of these two suspects were the person who had pointed the firearm at Deputy Jauch.  The
third suspect was not immediately located. A perimeter was established and Deputies began searching the
area and requested assistance from the Bakersfield Police Department for an additional K-9. Deputies and
Police Officers searched the area with the assistance of the Sheriff's helicopter.

A 911 call from the occupant at 2604 Monterey advised there was a subject in the backyard of that residence
who was armed with a gun.  At 00:06 am, Deputy Dunbier located the third suspect, later identified as German
Saravia Cohen under camper shell in the backyard of 2602 Lake Street.  Dunbier advised the responding
officers that Cohen was armed with a handgun. Deputies and Officers arrived to assist. 

Deputies and Officers attempted to negotiate with Cohen who refused to comply. Sgt. Fowler (KCSO) is in the
yard and asks for a taser to be deployed. Negotiations continued with Cohen who refuses to comply. Cohen
remained lying on his back with the handgun in his right hand, which was lying across his chest. After
approximately 3:36 of negotiations, Cohen removed the gun from his chest and made a motion as if to bring
the weapon into a firing position, pointing in the direction of the officers. 7 officers from the Bakersfield Police
Department fired a total of 62 rounds at Cohen. 4 Kern County Sheriff's deputies fired a total of 42 rounds at
Cohen.  Cohen was mortally wounded.

The Kern County Sheriff's deputies who discharged their firearms and their years of service are:
Deputy Michael Blue, 3 years;
Deputy Justin Weidenkopf, 1 year;
Deputy Charles Moore, 1.5 years;
Sgt. John Fowler, 22 years.

 The two other suspects, identified as ANTONIO VILLA RIBERA and GERARDO CHAVEZ VALENCIA were
interviewed. One cooperated and admitted that all three suspects had been shooting out of the vehicle.  
Both were arrested and booked for PC 187 (murder), 246.3 (reckless discharge of a firearm) and 148
(resisting arrest).

On 9/06/2007 a shooting review board was convened to review the use of force.  The board consisted of
Chief Deputies Willy Wahl, Craig Porter, and Keith Nelson, Commander Kirk Foster, and Lieutenant Kenny
Williams.  The board determined that the deputies involved acted with the law and policy.  Sheriff Donny
Youngblood reviewed the findings of the board and concurred with the board.  The actions of the Bakersfield
Police personnel involved in the shooting were reviewed separately by the Bakersfield Police Department
review board. 

This chaotic and very dangerous situation unfolded rapidly.  Each of the involved officers was focused on
the armed suspect and the immediate threat posed to the officers and the community.  They were not
focused on the other officers and individually were unaware of how many officers were actually on the scene.
 Each officer exercised independent judgment and acted within training and the law to incapacitate the threat
to public safety.

A .wav file of the Sheriff's radio traffic relative to this incident is attached to this news release.

Synopsis: Marijuana Eradication/Suppression Operation
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Friday, September 07, 2007
Time:     12:54:10 PM
Department contact: Senior Deputy Vince Martinez
Phone: (661) 303-4592

Details:

On 9/4/07 Federal, state, and local officers conducted a marijuana eradication/suppression operation on
Bureau of Land Management Property and U.S Forest Service property in the mountain ranges near Walker
Pass and Bird Springs Pass in eastern Kern County.

Detectives from the Sheriff's Major Violator Unit, STC HIDTA, and Agents from the Bureau of Land
Management, Department of Justice Camp Team, DEA, and U.S. Forest Service located and eradicated
10,179 Marijuana plants. Officers seized 550 pounds of processed Marijuana and a .22 caliber rifle from the
Marijuana gardens during the operation. The estimated street value of the marijuana is over 26 million
dollars.  Three suspects were arrested in connection with this case and charged with Cultivation of Marijuana
and Conspiracy.

    Carlos Alverado Martinez (19) Quail Valley, Ca
    Juan Campos Rangel (33) Murrieta, Ca
    Catalino Mauleon Segundo (28) Mexico

Synopsis: News conference
Details:
This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Department.
Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center.

Date:     Friday, September 07, 2007
Time:     8:22:20 AM
Department contact: Senior Deputy Vince Martinez
Phone: (661) 303-4592

Details:

The Kern County Sheriff's Department will be holding a joint news conference regarding the officer involved
shooting with the Bakersfield Police Department today at 10:30 am, at the Sheriff's Department
Headquarters in building F.

Synopsis: Identity of plane crash victims
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:    See Below       &n bsp;       &nb sp;  CASE#: C-1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889 & 1890-07
CITY OF RESIDENCE:   Santa Monica, Ca         ;   AGE:  See Below
TYPE OF CASE:  Airplane Crash
DATE OF INCIDENT:   08/31/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;       TIME:  1746 Hrs
LOCATION:  West of Kern Valley Airport, Kernville, CA
DATE OF DEATH:    08/31/2007      &nb sp;       &nbs p;         ;             TIME: 1746 Hrs
PLACE OF DEATH:   At Scene
INVESTIGATING AGENCY:    National Transportation Safety Board

Details:  The identity of the six individuals who died from injuries sustained when their single engine aircraft
crashed west of the Kern Valley Airport have been confirmed by dental records.  They were:  Sipan Hamzan,
age 44; Sibel Gurbuz age 33; David Vichi age 37, Adam Pasori age 51; Meryem Kaygusuz age 2 and Nesrin
Kaygusuz age 4 months.  All were from Santa Monica, California.

Comments:   None

DONNY YOUNGBLOOD, Sheriff-Coroner

By:  John Van Rensselaer, Supervising Deputy Coroner
Date:     Thursday, September 06, 2007
Time:     7:21:05 AM

ZACA FIRE FINAL UPDATE
Tuesday September 4, 2007  10:00 AM

The Zaca Fire Information Center is now closed.  
For further information visit  HYPERLINK "http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/los... www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or  HYPERLINK "http://www.inciweb.org"... www.inciweb.org
or call Los Padres National Forest: Joe Pasinato at (805) 961-5745 or Kathy Good at (805) 961-5759.
  For fire emergencies call 911.



Fire Status

Acres Burned: 240,207 acres
Date Started:  July 4, 2007 at 10:53 am
Percent Contained: 100 percent
Date Contained:  September 2 at 6:00 pm
Injuries:  38
Structures Destroyed:  1 outbuilding
Cost to Date:  $118 million

Resources

Crews:  21
Engines:  26
Helicopters: 3
Air Tankers:  0      Air Attack: 3
Dozers: 9
Water Tenders:  30
Total Personnel Assigned:  988


Current Situation:

The Zaca Fire is now fully contained.  A fire is considered contained when a line has been completed around the fire, and any associated spot fires, which can reasonably be expected to stop the fire’s spread.  A fire is considered “controlled” when the containment lines can reasonably be expected to hold under the foreseeable conditions.  The Zaca Fire is not expected to be controlled for at least several more weeks.
Firefighters will maintain a 500-foot wide perimeter in which all residual fire will be extinguished. Interior islands of unburned fuel will continue to put up visible columns of smoke until the area receives rain or prolonged higher humidity.  Aircraft using infrared photography will assist in monitoring the fire.  . 
Rehabilitation of fire control lines is expected to be completed by September 7.  A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team continues assessing the fire’s impacts to the national forest and will recommend measures to prevent additional damages to roads, trails and drainages.


Highways, Forest Roads and Area Closures:

Due to continuing hazards in the fire area, the Zaca Fire Area Closure in Los Padres National Forest remains in effect.   The closure extends roughly from Highway 166 to Highway 33.  A map and detailed information are available at www.fs.fed.us/r5/lospadres or www.inciweb.org, or at Forest Service offices.  The Forest Service will reduce the closure when public safety can be assured.
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 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 First Crossing Day Use Area is closed.  The Santa Ynez River Road, beyond the First Crossing and all associated recreation facilities are closed.


This will be the last update from the Zaca Fire unless
conditions change and fire activity increases.