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Cops Catch Armed Gang Member Who Ran From Them

Motel 6 where the incident began BAKERSFIELD — A well-known Bakersfield gang member is behind bars today after being arrested on Sunday night. Eric Oliva, 24, was booked into the

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One in Custody for Mass Cache of Drugs and Weapons

Police display confiscated drugs and guns BAKERSFIELD — A 32-year-old Bakersfield man is in custody after police find a mass cache of guns, drugs and ammunition inside this home last

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Bakersfield Detective Depicted in Movie Arrested on Drug Charges

Damacio Diaz BAKERSFIELD — A Bakersfield police officer, recently depicted in a Hollywood movie, is on the other side of the law after being arrested last week for helping out

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Felon Arrested for Drugs and Identity Theft

Kevin Lee Tessandori BAKERSFIELD — A 42-year-old Bakersfield man was arrested on Thursday, November 19, at around 8:30 a.m. for drug charges and stealing the identity of approximately 30 people. Kevin Lee

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Four Arrested in Bakersfield Recycling Crackdown

BAKERSFIELD — Three men, including two convicted felons, were arrested at a Bakersfield recycling center on Tuesday for various violations. Steven O’Toole, 39, 25-year-old Michael Mollenauer, and 45-year-old Eric Martinez,

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Two Suspects Arrested for Utility Theft

BAKERSFIELD — A pair of Bakersfield men were arrested on Friday for allegedly stealing power from a local oilfield business. Leslie Bernabe, 46, and 54-year-old Harrald Samarco, both from Bakersfield,

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Two Arrested During Boron Probation Sweep

BORON — Two men were arrested during a multi-residence probation sweep in the small desert community of Boron on Friday. Steve McClean, 30, and 19-year-old Taylor Hernandez, both of Boron,

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Bakersfield Parents Arrested in Death of Infant

BAKERSFIELD — The parents of a three-month-old infant found dead on Thursday afternoon in Bakersfield, have been arrested. The father of the infant, 25-year-old Eddie Leyva, was booked into the

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Bakersfield Man Arrested for Stealing Farm Equipment

BAKERSFIELD — A Bakersfield man accused of stealing farm equipment is behind bars after being arrested on Tuesday of last week. Ryan Tripp, 26, was booked into the Kern County

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Two Suspected of Drug Sales Arrested in East Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD — An investigation into a major drug ring ended late last week in the arrest of two east Bakersfield men. Juan Zavala was booked into the Kern County Jail