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Breaking News - BreakingNewsTeam's Blog - Bakersfield.com http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam en-us Suspect arrested for killing girlfriend whose body was found in Kern River http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32750 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32750 Arrest made on the Jenny Gomez homicide. This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date:  Friday, August 29, 2008 Time:  7:41:31 PM Department Contact: Craig Rennie Phone:  Details: While detectives from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office were investigating the death of Jenny Gomez, they found evidence indicating she was the victim of a homicide. Today, August 29th, detectives found that officers from the Bakersfield Police Department were investigating a report they had received on August 28th of a missing person listed as Jenny Gomez. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office were able to confirm this was the same Jenny Gomez that had been found in the Kern River on August 28th. During their investigation, Bakersfield Police officers arrested Gomez’ boyfriend, Antioco Patino, a Hispanic male, 32 years old, for being in the country illegally. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office conducted further investigation which indicated Antioco Patino, who had been living with Jenny Gomez, was responsible for her death. On August 29th, detectives charged Antioco Patino with the murder of Jenny Gomez. There appear to be no other suspects at this time. The investigation is continuing.   Murdered woman found in Kern River identified http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32748 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32748 Name release and cause of death for woman found in the Kern River NEWS RELEASE KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORONER DIVISION This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters.  Facts concerning news events of major importance, which occur after the preparation of this release, will be made available to reporters at their request as soon as it is possible to do. DECEDENT'S NAME:  Jenny B. Gomez          CASE #: C-1934-08 CITY OF RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, CA          AGE: 24 Years TYPE OF CASE: Homicide DATE OF INCIDENT: Unknown          TIME: Unknown LOCATION: Found in the Kern River near Delonegha Hot Springs DATE OF DEATH: Fnd: 08/28/2008         TIME: 1317 hours PLACE OF DEATH: Found at the above location INVESTIGATING AGENCY: Kern County Sheriff's Office Details: The female victim who was located on 08/28/2008 at 1317 hours in the Kern River has been positively identified as Jenny B. Gomez, a 24 year old Hispanic female.  After completion of an autopsy today, the cause of death has been determined to be asphyxia and blunt force injuries and the manner of death is a Homicide.   1-year-old girl possibly drowns http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32743 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32743 Kern County Fire Department news release OILDALE, CA - Friday August 29th, 2008 at approximately 3:21 P.M., a call was received by the Kern County Fire Department for a possible drowning in the 1600 block of Adrian Street.  A female child approximately 1 year old was reported found in her family’s pond. Approximately 4 Kern County Firefighters responded to the incident. Upon arrival, the crew was met by Halls Ambulance personnel who were placing the patient into the ambulance. A firefighter traveled in the ambulance and assisted the crew with CPR en-route to Memorial Hospital. Police conducting checkpoint Friday http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32742 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32742 For Immediate Release                 Friday, August 29, 2008   DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint   On 8/29/08, from 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. the Bakersfield Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint in an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol related accidents.    All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as insuring drivers have a valid driver’s license.  A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers. A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the Bakersfield Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.    Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver. Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.   Riot at Lerdo Jail http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32734 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32734 A massive brawl involving several hundred inmates at the Lerdo Minimum Security Facility injured at least 24 prisoners and caused a scramble of ambulances, deputies and firefighters to descend on the facility Friday afternoon. It’s unknown what started the riot, which began in the recreation yard and then continued in the housing units, Sheriff’s Senior Deputy Michael Whorf said. Six prisoners were taken to Kern Medical Center and 8 others were being treated at the jail. No deputies or jail staff were injured during the melee. It doesn’t appear any weapons were used. Whorf said fights in jail are common, but they usually involve just a couple people. A brawl of this scale is very unusual. The other two facilities of the jail were locked down as more staff came to help the minimum security staff control the situation, Whorf said. The facility remains under lockdown as deputies are going from cell to cell to find any other injured prisoners and any weapons. 'Something was wrong with his bike' http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32732 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32732 Nancy Valverde couldn’t sleep Thursday night. She was watching TV when she heard a motorcycle coming down White Lane, which passes by her back yard. “It was dead quiet,” she said. “Then I heard the motorcycle coming. It sounded like he was trying to change gears. Then I heard like a whirlwind, and heard a crash.” What she heard was <a href="http://www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/story/536513.html">Johnny Javier Solorio</a>, who died after crashing his motorcycle on White Lane at Pin Oak Park Boulevard. He hit a curb, a sign and a power control box. Friends of 20-year-old Solorio had mentioned that he was having problems with his bike. Valverde, who often rides quads, said it sounded like that was the case, she said. “Something was wrong with his bike,” Valverde said. “It sounded like he was trying to do something, like trying to shift gears, but couldn’t.” Valverde didn't get up to view the crash scene. She didn't want to see what she just heard, she said. — Jorge Barrientos, Breaking News Reporter 35.318589 -119.098349 Man blames ex-wife for 11 felonies, ex-wife calls him "wacko" http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32670 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32670 James Armando Rivera blames his ex-wife for the nearly dozen felony counts he was handed Tuesday in Kern County Court. She drained his accounts of thousands of dollars, which is the reason he never finished jobs he took money for in Nevada, he said in a jail interview. But Gina Rivera, the 39-year-old’s ex-wife, says James' blame-game is typical, but scary. “James has always blamed somebody for his crimes,” Gina Rivera said. “I am no criminal mastermind. This guy is wacko.” She added: “I don’t know what’s wrong with him. I have seen every scam and scheme from him. It’s mind boggling to me.” James Rivera <a href="http://www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/story/534920.html">appeared in Kern County Superior Court Tuesday</a> for allegedly writing bad checks but was handed 11 felony counts by Nevada officials. He will most likely be extradited to Clark County Justice Court in Las Vegas to answer to the charges that include being a fugitive, obtaining money under false pretenses, engaging in business without a license and more. Until Tuesday, Rivera was listed on the Nevada State Contractors Board <a href="http://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/Ten_Most_Wanted/10MostWantedSouth/most_wanted_main_snv.htm">10 most wanted list</a>. Rivera said he moved from Bakersfield to Nevada after he divorced Gina. She then cleaned him out of all his cash from his accounts. He owned dozens of "paint dealerships" here, he said. Their relationship was rocky from the beginning, he said. Self described as an “extraordinary salesperson,” he was successful in Nevada, but Gina kept cleaning out his accounts. So much so that he couldn't finish some landscaping jobs he started, he said. Nevada officials say Rivera operated in Nevada under the names of Pacific Sun Landscaping and E-Z Landscaping without the owner's permission. According to one company owner, Rivera would ask for project deposits from clients, had clients write checks made to him and then bail on jobs. Rivera in jail said he has sold paint, has sold supplements and even owns a Christian music record label. He has two large tattoos on his forearms, both of opened scrolls with writing on them. One says, “Give me Christ, but keep the Christians.” The other says, “If it were not for Christians, I would be a Christian.” He has also been a business teacher and an author, he said. Gina Rivera, of Lamont, said his record speaks for itself, and he’s a fraud. He has criminal records in San Jose, Santa Cruz, Washington and Arizona, she said. To see how good of a businessman he is, she said, look up Total Home Solutions in the <a href="http://cencal.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=25&id=7b3b2718-cf39-4358-ab5d-718988e3e732">Better Business Bureau</a>. He is listed as president. Rivera said she has had a restraining order out on him for years. She is worried of what he will do when if gets out of prison. The two have a child together. “He has stolen a lot of money from a lot of people,” she said. “A lot of people in Bakersfield are happy where he’s at right now.” “All can do is try to protect myself and my child.” — Jorge Barrientos, Breaking News Reporter Man stabbed by Bakersfield woman http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32717 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32717 A WMA (30s) was treated at KMC after he sustained a stab wound to his lower back.  Sheila Turpin (41) of Bakersfield was arrested. This is a news release of the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Please do not contact the Sheriff's Communications Center. Date:  Friday, August 29, 2008 Time:  10:40:09 AM Department Contact: James Stratton Phone:  760 549-2100 DETAILS: ON 8-27-2008, 2200 hours, deputies investigated a distrubance in the 2600 block of Claire Street, Lake Isabella.  a white male adult in his late thirties was found with a stab wound to his lower back.  The victim was transported to KMC for medical treatment,  He is listed in stable condition.  Deputies conducted an investigation and located Sheila Turpin (41) of Bakersfield at her residence in Bakersfield later that evening.  Sheila Turpin was subsequently arrested in connection with the assault.  Shiela Turpin was booked at the Sheriff's main jail charging her with assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy.  Investigation is ongoing.   Attempted robbery at Chester Lane 7-Eleven http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32709 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32709 For Immediate Release                 Friday, August 29, 2008   7-11 Attempted Robbery   On 8/28/08, at 10:43 p.m. Bakersfield Police responded to the 7-11, 2331 Chester Lane, for a report of a robbery.     The store clerk said that a: hispanic male, 30, 6’0”, 220, bald, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans, entered the store and walked up to him while he was standing near the coolers.  The suspect struck him in the face with his hand and demanded money from the register.  The clerk ran to the counter and activated an alarm.  The suspect pointed a shotgun at the clerk and again demanded money.  The clerk refused to give any money and the suspect fled.     A witness observed the suspect enter the passenger side of a: newer model silver four door vehicle, and flee from the business.  There was no description of the driver obtained.     The clerk sustained a minor laceration to his forehead but refused medical aid.     The investigation is continuing.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111.  Anonymous and confidential information can be provided through Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.   Santa Ana inmate missing from Taft minimum security correctional camp http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32703 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/BreakingNewsTeam/32703 NEWS RELEASE     Taft Correctional Institution 1500 Cadet Road P.O. Box 7000 Taft, CA 93268 INMATE WALKS AWAY FROM TAFT CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION’S MINIMUM SECURITY SATELLITE CAMP Taft, California. – August 28, 2008 – On August 28, 2008, at 10:43 PM, while conducting the official count, staff at the Taft Correctional Institution discovered that one inmate was missing from the Institution’s Satellite Camp facility.  The Satellite Camp is a minimum-security facility that houses approximately 550 federal inmates.   There is no security fence around the facility, which is common for a minimum-security facility within the federal prison system.  Minimum security is the lowest security level in the federal prison system. Taft Correctional Institution immediately contacted all appropriate law enforcement agencies including the Taft Police Department, Bakersfield Police Department, Kern County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Maricopa Police Department, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and United States Marshals Service. Please see attached escape flyer regarding the full description of the missing inmate. If anyone suspects they have seen this individual or obtains information as to his location, please contact the Taft Correctional Institution at 661-763-2510, or any of the law enforcement agencies listed in this press release. 35.096368 -119.410920