Kern
A Pair of Copper Thieves Arrested in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD — A pair of thieves were arrested last Wednesday in connection with the theft of equipment from a utility company building in a remote section of northeast Kern County
Three Arrested in Lake Isabella Burglary
LAKE ISABELLA — Three men have been arrested in connection with a theft and burglary of county property in the Kern River Valley in northeastern Kern County. James Jesse Peale,
Third Suspect in Bakersfield Homicide Arrested
BAKERSFIELD — A third suspect suspected involved in the fatal shooting of a man in south Bakersfield on Sunday was arrested on Wednesday. Eric Gonzalez, 29, of Bakersfield was booked into
Two Arrested in 4th of July Explosion
BAKERSFIELD — Two men were arrested on Friday for a causing an explosion that injured four people on July 4, in Bakersfield. Julian Elizondo and Jim Trino were booked into the
Valley Acres Man Arrested for Car-Jacking, Robbery and Parole Violation
VALLEY ACRES — One of Taft Police Departments most wanted criminals is behind bars after being arrested on July 29, following a botched car-jacking attempt. Cesar Aguilar-Sanchez, a 22-year-old Valley
Homeless Woman with Replica Handgun is Shot and Killed by Deputies
BAKERSFIELD — A 42-year-old homeless woman was shot and killed by deputies early Sunday morning after pointing a replica handgun and threatening to shoot them. According to the Kern County
Convicted Murderer Escapes, is Captured, Returned to Prison
WASCO — An inmate convicted of first degree murder at the Wasco State Prison was caught and re-arrested on Sunday afternoon after escaping the night before. Jeffery Landers, 34, was
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
WASCO — A man who tried running from police was arrested on Thursday afternoon in Wasco on various drug and weapons charges. Alfonso Trujillo was booked into the Central Receiving
Five Arrested for Narcotics Violations During Probation Check
BAKERSFIELD — Five people were arrested on Wednesday night during a probation check in northeast Bakersfield that turned up a large amount of methamphetamine intended for sale. Ruben Chavez, 43,
Two People Arrested for Leaving Two Small Children Alone
BAKERSFIELD — Two people are behind bars after being arrested on Thursday morning for leaving an infant and toddler alone inside an east Bakersfield home. Johnny Dontrell Blinks, 28, and
