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The following individuals are wanted by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office in connection with criminal investigations. Viewers may click the individual’s photograph or name for additional details.

Anyone with information regarding any of these suspects is urged to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110 or by e-mail at:

sheriffsmostwanted@kernsheriff.com

Persons wishing to remain anonymous may contact the Secret Witness Program at (661) 322-4040.

Physical arrest of any criminal suspect is a dangerous undertaking. DO NOT attempt to detain or apprehend these individuals, yourself.

Case #SR10-21920

RICARDO NIEBLAS VALENZUELA

Wanted for - MURDER (2 COUNTS)

On 08/07/2010 Lamberto Lopez and Jose Rodriguez were found dead in a vehicle, parked in an agriculture area located near Buttonwillow California. Both victims died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation lead to an arrest warrant being issued for Ricardo Nibelas Valenzuela for two counts of murder. Valenzuela is known to frequent Buttonwillow, Shafter, Wasco, and Mcfarland areas. Valenzuela also has ties to the State of Washington and Mexico. Valenzuela was last seen driving a 2007 grey or gold Ford Fusion with a Washington license plate number similar to AAB0419. Valenzuela is considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding this case or the whereabouts of Valenzuela is urged to call the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110 or Detective Simpson at (661) 391-7591.

Case #SR10-16349