| 7/4/2009 12:47 AM |
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Subject:
Two arrested for carrying deadly Wepons in Kern Valley
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Details:
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At about 2011 hrs on 07-03-2008 deputies assigned to directed patrol in the Kern Valley area conducted an enforcement stop on three motorcycles. The enforcement stop was conducted to investigate possible CVC violations. Further investigation lead to the arrest of two individuals, later identified as Danti Kirby (34) from Pella Iowa and Matthew Korwel (28) St. Louis Missouri. Kirby and Korwel were both charged with Penal Code violations P.C. 12020(a) Possession of a deadly weapon and a violation of P.C. 186.22(a) Member of a street gang. Both were transported to CRF where they booked on the above listed charges.
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| 7/4/2009 12:47 AM |
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Subject:
Two arrested for carrying deadly weapons in Kern Valley
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Details:
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At about 2011 hrs on 07-03-2008 deputies assigned to directed patrol in the Kern Valley area conducted an enforcement stop on three motorcycles. The enforcement stop was conducted to investigate possible CVC violations. Further investigation lead to the arrest of two individuals, later identified as Danti Kirby (34) from Pella Iowa and Matthew Korwel (28) St. Louis Missouri. Kirby and Korwel were both charged with Penal Code violations P.C. 12020(a) Possession of a deadly weapon and a violation of P.C. 186.22(a) Member of a street gang. Both were transported to CRF where they booked on the above listed charges.
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| 7/2/2009 2:48 PM |
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Subject:
Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League fundraiser.
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Details:
Details:This Saturday, July 4th is the Lake Isabella 1st Annual Classic Car Show, Presented by Buddy's Hot Rod Shop. All proceeds will benefit the Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League. We have several vendors, custom pin striping by Bob Coslett, food, fifties music, and more. The car show is free to the public and starts at 9am till 4pm. The show will be located at The First Baptist Church located right off the Lake Isabella off ramp Highway 178 @ Hwy 155. If it gets too hot the church hall will be open it get out of the sun.
For more information call Buddy @ 760-549-3855
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| 7/2/2009 1:13 PM |
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Subject:
Release of surveillance video.
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Details:
Details:The Sheriff’s Office is releasing some of the surveillance video from the burglary that occurred at Ole Boys Sporting Goods in Rosedale. The video can be picked up at Sheriff’s Headquarters building “A” during normal business hours.
The video shows the suspect smashing the stolen vehicle through the front doors of the business and going inside. The suspect spends about 20 seconds in the store, stealing ten semi automatic handguns. The brand names of the stolen guns are described as: Glock, Springfield, Smith & Wesson, Heckler & Koch, in various calibers.
Detectives urge anyone who has information regarding the burglary or the weapons being offered for sale or trade, contact Detective Simpson at 661-391- 7591 or the Secret witness Program at 661-322-4040.
Detectives would like to remind the public that video and other images of persons of interest in a variety of cases can be viewed at kernsheriff.com by clicking on the “Most Wanted” link.
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| 7/2/2009 12:23 PM |
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Subject:
In custody death 900 block of Feliz.
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Details:
Details:On July 2, 2009, at about 12:45 A.M., a deputy was flagged down by a 20 year-old adult female, in the area of E. Belle Terrance and S. Union. The woman told the deputy she was just assaulted by her husband, a 25 year-old adult male, who was armed with a baseball bat. The victim had minor injuries and declined medical aid. The victim told the deputy the suspect was currently at 903 Feliz Drive Apartment A.
Deputies went to 903 Feliz Drive with probable cause to arrest the suspect for spousal abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies located the suspect inside the residence. The deputies attempted to take the suspect into custody and he physically resisted arrest. During the struggle with the suspect, a deputy deployed a taser on the suspect. The suspect continued to physically resist arrest after the taser deployment. A Kern County Sheriff’s Office K-9 was utilized and bit the suspect on the right leg, allowing deputies to take him into custody.
After the suspect was taken into custody, deputies noticed he was having difficulty breathing. Deputies removed the suspect’s handcuffs and called for medical aid. The suspect stopped breathing and deputies administered C.P.R. on the suspect. Medical aid transported the suspect via ambulance to Kern Medical Center. The suspect was pronounced dead by medical staff at K.M.C. No deputies were injured during the incident.
The deputies involved in this incident are:
Sergeant Otis Whinery a 24 year veteran.
Senior Deputy Douglas Jauch K-9 Handler an 8 year veteran.
Deputy Edward Tucker a 12 year veteran.
Deputy Patrick McNeal a 6 year veteran.
The Coroner’s office has scheduled an autopsy for tomorrow. This incident is currently under investigation.
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| 7/1/2009 5:07 AM |
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Subject:
Robbery/Assault SR09-19660
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Details:
Details: On 6-30-09 at 10:45PM, Jackie Armendariz 43, of Bakersfield, was walking in the 2300 Blk of River Blvd. in East Bakersfield. Armendariz was confronted by a subject who punched her in the face and stole her purse. The suspect was described as a Black Male 30, 6', medium build, wearing a dark colored hoody sweatshirt. Armendariz received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. Investigation is on-going.
SR09-19660
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| 6/30/2009 2:56 PM |
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Subject:
Photos available for pick up at Sheriff’s Headquarters.
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Details:
Details:The photos taken yesterday during the marijuana eradication operation in Havilah are available for pick up at Sheriff’s Headquarters. Contact the receptionist inside building “A” during normal business hours to obtain a copy.
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| 6/30/2009 6:53 AM |
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Subject:
Female arrested for Robbery in South Bakersfield
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Details:
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On 06/29/2009 at around 2220 hours, deputies investigated a robbery. 21-year-old Ashley Yzaguirre, reportedly threatened a female juvenile with a knife and stole the juvenile's property. The property was later recovered and Yzaguirre was arrested and booked for robbery, possession of stolen property and a gang enhancement.
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| 6/30/2009 6:42 AM |
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Subject:
Homicide in South Bakersfield
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Details:
Details:
On 06/30/2009 at around 0043 hours, deputies were sent to the 1300 block of Reese Ave. for a victim of a shooting. When deputies arrived they found a black male adult lying on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Detectives are still searching for suspects and witnesses. The incident is possibly gang related. The investigation is ongoing.
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| 6/29/2009 4:13 PM |
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Subject:
Update on marijuana grows south of Havilah.
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Details:
Details:On June 29, 2009, at about 6:00 A.M, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Major Violators Unit and Special Operations Group, with assistance of officers from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (C.A.M.P.), and the Department of Fish and Game located five marijuana grows on Federal land in a remote area south of Havilah.
Due to the rough terrain and remoteness of the area, the officers were transported into the area by helicopter and the plants were carried out by helicopter to the command post.
No suspects were located during the operation. Officers located three camp sites within the grows containing fertilizers and other materials used to maintain the marijuana. The camps were dismantled, and the items were removed from the area. Approximately 15,310 mature marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $61,240,000.00 were eradicated from the area.
Copies of photos that were taken during the operation will be distributed at Sheriff’s Headquarters tomorrow. Those interested in obtaining a copy can make arrangements with Senior Deputy Whorf.
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| 6/29/2009 11:15 AM |
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Subject:
Date correction on Havilah marijuana grow.
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Details:
Details: The earlier news release regarding the marijuana grow located south of Havilah listed June 22, 2009 as the date deputies located the grow. The CORRECT date is today June 29, 2009. I apologize for the error and any inconvenience this may have caused.
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| 6/29/2009 8:05 AM |
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Subject:
Five marijuana grows located on Federal land in a remote area south of Havilah.
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Details:
Details:On June 22, 2009, at about 6:00 A.M, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Major Violators Unit and Special Operations Group, with assistance of officers from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and (C.A.M.P.) Campaign Against Marijuana Planting, located five marijuana grows on Federal land in a remote area south of Havilah.
Due to the rough terrain and remoteness of the area, the officers are being transported into the area by helicopter and the plants are being carried out by helicopter to the command post. Those interested in obtaining video of the marijuana removal can come to the command post. The command post is located about two miles south of Havilah on Caliente Bodfish Rd. and is visible from the roadway. A detailed news release regarding the operation will be sent out later this afternoon.
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| 6/28/2009 8:11 PM |
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Subject:
Taft Substation stabbing and arrest.
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Details:
Details:
On 6-28-09 at 1700 hours deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Taft Substation were dispatched to a report of a stabbing that had just occurred at 331 General Petroleum Ave. in Taft. On the deputies arrival they located a victim suffering from two stab wounds to the abdomen and a laceration to the left side of his neck. Deputies recovered the knife from the scene.
With assistance from the Taft Police Department deputies contacted multiple subjects at the residence. Deputies located the suspect hiding inside a playhouse along the side of the house. He was arrested without incident.
The investigation determined that an argument took place between the victim and suspect while they were drinking alcohol together. The suspect armed himself with a knife and assaulted the victim resulting in the previously described injuries.
The suspect was identified as Ladislao Zamora Ramirez, H, M, 18, 6-25-91. Ramirez was booked into the Taft Police Department Jail for PC 245(a)(1) Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
The victim was identified as Frederico Garcia, H, M, 27, 1-6-82. Garcia was transported to Mercy Southwest Hospital. His injuries were not life threatening.
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| 6/27/2009 1:39 PM |
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Subject:
Kidnapping Arrest
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Details:On 06-26-09 at 0558 hours, Deputies responded to 315 hudtson in Bakersfield on a report of a victim of a kidnapping. When they arrived they spoke to JOSE CASTANEDA 41yrs. He reported that he awoke and found EDUARDO GUERRERO HM 6-26-88 , in his rear yard attempting to break into two vehicles. CASTENEDA confronted GUERRERO and saw GUERRERO was in possession of a car stereo and a pocket knife. CASTENEDA said GUERRERO followed him inside his residence where GUERRERO awoke his roommate GEORGE RAMIREZ HM 23YRS. GUERRERO began pointing the knife at RAMIREZ and ordered him outside. GUERREO tried to force open two vehicles with the knife. GUERRERO walked to the rear of A near by business and opened the door to a work truck and forced RAMIREZ inside at knife point. Guerrero drove out of the yard striking a residence as he fled. Guerrero then continued westbound on Hudson where Ramirez was able to escape.
Deputies located Guerrero occupying the stolen vehicle near by. Guerrero, who is on Parole, was arrested for PC 209.5, Kidnapping. PC 215(a) carjacking. PC 451 Arson. PC 460(a) Burglary. PC 182(a)(1) Conspiracy and PC 186.22(A) Participating in a street gang and booked him into the KC jail.
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| 6/26/2009 3:38 PM |
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Update on homicide that occurred in Wasco on May 17th.
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Details: On May 17th, 2009 Kern County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives were called out to the scene of a shooting in the 500 block of D Street in Wasco. Augustin Villagomez Jr. had been shot and killed. No suspects were located and the investigation has been on-going.
On Tuesday, June 23rd, enough information had been obtained during the investigation allowing Sheriff’s detectives to obtain a Ramey Warrant for the arrest of Ramone Lupe Torres, a 44 year old Hispanic male, for the murder. Torres whereabouts were unknown at that time.
On Thursday, June 25th, Sheriff’s detectives were contacted by investigators from the Kings County Sheriff’s Department. They believed they had a location for Torres and confirmed that he was wanted. At approximately 5:00 P.M., investigators from the Kings County Sheriff’s Department, as well as members of the Lemoore Police Department, Hanford Police Department and Corcoran Police Department, located Ramone Torres in the area of Lemoore. He was taken into custody without incident.
Detectives from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Lemoore to assist in the investigation. Detectives were able to locate items of evidence, including a 9mm handgun and ammunition. It is unknown at this time if this weapon was used in the Wasco homicide. Torres was booked into the Kings County Jail and charged with the homicide. He will be transferred to the Kern County Jail. The investigation is continuing.
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| 6/25/2009 5:10 PM |
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Subject:
Arrest in the death of two year old Guillermo Alvarez
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Details:
Details:Details:
On Monday, June 22nd, deputies responded to a report of a child not breathing at 711 Tangerine St., in Bakersfield. JOSHUEA PRESTON was at the residence with his girlfriend’s five children while she was at work. PRESTON called 911 to report that he had found two year old GUILLERMO ALVAREZ not breathing. Medical aid personnel arrived and began CPR. ALVAREZ was taken to KMC for treatment. While he was at KMC, medical staff reported that they found what appeared to be bruising and other possible trauma to ALVAREZ. Because of the suspicious nature of the injuries, homicide detectives began an investigation. ALVAREZ’ was in critical condition and it was determined that he would be transferred to Valley Children’s Medical Center in Madera for further treatment. Once he was at Valley Children’s Hospital, he died as a result of his injuries.
Once the autopsy was completed and it was determined that GUILLERMO ALVAREZ had several injuries consistent with being at the hands of another. Detectives conducted several interviews. Detectives also served a search warrant at the residence where ALVAREZ lived and seized several items of potential evidence. The four other children that were at the residence were taken into protective custody as a precautionary measure. They did not appear to have any similar injuries. Homicide detectives determined that JOSHUEA PRESTON, the boyfriend of ALVAREZ’ mother was responsible for the death of GUILLERMO ALVAREZ. Today, PRESTON came to the sheriff’s office to meet with detectives. He was arrested and charged with the murder of GUILLERMO ALVAREZ, along with felony child endangerment. He was booked for those charges at the Kern County Jail.
The investigation is continuing.
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| 6/24/2009 5:28 PM |
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Subject:
2100 Marijuana plants seized from illegal grow on private property
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On 6-24-2009, Deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff's Officer Major Violator Unit and Special Operations Unit, seized over 2100 Marijuana plants from a grow site located in a remote area at Blue Mountain Ranch, near Glennville. The suspects fled prior to the Deputies arriving at the grow. Investigation revealed the suspects had illegally trespassed on the ranch land. Once there, they clear-cut a large area of forestry, made several small makeshift dams, laid hundreds of feet of irrigation line, and planted the Marijuana. The result was extensive damage to the natural habitat. Deputies removed all of the Marijuana plants, as well as water lines and other garbage the suspects had left behind. The Marijuana and other removed items were flown out of the location using the Kern County Sheriff's Office Helicopter. The investigation of this case is continuing.
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