| 5/15/2012 6:11 PM |
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Subject:
Suspects rob three separate recycling centers at gunpoint. Investigation is ongoing.
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Details:
Details:
On May 15, 2012 at about 1:00 p.m. deputies responded to a report of a robbery at a recycling center in the 9500 block of South Union Ave. The suspects are described as two Hispanic males in their twenties. One suspect was described as wearing a light colored shirt and checkered shorts and armed with a silver handgun. The other suspect was described as wearing a white T-shirt and black pants. Both suspects covered their faces with fabric during the robbery and fled on foot to an unknown location. Witnesses reported seeing a blue Honda fleeing the scene. An unknown amount of currency was taken. Deputies responded to additional robberies that occurred at recycling centers in the 1200 block of Morning Drive and the 3400 of Pioneer Drive within an hour of the robbery on South Union. The suspect descriptions in these robberies are similar to the one on South Union Ave. No one was injured during these incidents. An investigation is ongoing. Patrons and merchants at local recycling centers are reminded to be aware of their surroundings for suspicious persons and or vehicles while conducting business at recycling centers.
Anonymous "text" tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Just type the key word "KCSO" prior to the message.
Anyone having information on this incident is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at (661) 861-3110 or contact Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040.
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| 5/15/2012 4:13 PM |
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Subject:
Suspect Arrested at the Justice Court Building for Possession of a Loaded Firearm
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Details:
On May 15th, 2012 at about 9:30 am deputies performing a routine security check in the parking lot of the Justice Court Building at 1215 Truxtun Ave. in Bakersfield observed an individual leaning through a broken car window. Deputies contacted the subject, who was later identified as 23 year old Samson Pappe.
During the contact with Pappe deputies searched a bag that Pappe was carrying and located a loaded 22 caliber revolver. A records check showed Pappe was a convicted felon and had a no bail felony warrant for burglary.
Deputies arrested Pappe for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a concealed firearm, being a felon in possession of ammunition, possession of a loaded firearm while in public, and the no bail felony warrant. Pappe was booked into the Central Receiving Facility.
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| 5/14/2012 11:51 AM |
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Subject:
Narcotics, child endangerment, and inducing a minor to carry narcotics arrest
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Details:
Details: On 5-12-15 at 1445 hour’s deputies responded to a report of narcotics activity in the 1300 Blk. of Rosamond Blvd. Upon arrival deputies located a six-year-old male that had been found in possession of a small amount of methamphetamine. During the investigation deputies were able to determine the six-year-old had been used by two adults to deliver the methamphetamine. Deputies arrested Aimee Matheu, age 31, from Rosamond, the child’s mother, for possession of a controlled substance, child endangerment, and inducing a minor to carry narcotics. Matheu was booked at the Kern County Jail. Two minor children were taken into protective custody. The second suspect is currently outstanding.
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| 5/13/2012 2:23 AM |
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Subject:
SR12-12530 and SR12-12535
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Details:
Details:
On 5/12/12 at approximately 1930 hours, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office received an alarm call at a business in the 3000 block of Renfro Rd. It was reported there were at least two subjects on the property. Deputies responded to the location and found the fence had been cut.
The Kern County Sheriff’s helicopter and a Kern County Sheriff’s K-9 unit located the suspects while they were attempting to flee the business. The suspects were found to be in possession of suspected burglary tools as well as property belonging to the business. The suspects had 5 juveniles, ranging in age from 1 to 12 years old, with them.
Cynthia Hernandez, age 35 and her sister, Gracy Vasquez, age 21 were each arrested for PC487-Grand Theft, PC182-Conspiracy, and PC272-Contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Hernandez and Vasquez were transported and booked into the Central Receiving Facility. They are each being held in lieu of $32,500.00 bail. The juveniles were later released to relatives.
Cynthia Hernandez, 35 years old
Hispanic, Female
Resides in Shafter, Ca
Gracy Vasquez, 21 years old
Hispanic, Female
Resides in Wasco, Ca
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| 5/11/2012 11:55 PM |
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Subject:
Assault with a deadly weapon, SR12-12425
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Details:
Details:
On 5/11/12 at approximately 1810 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of South Union Ave. regarding an assault with a deadly weapon.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered Ann Adams and Hally Clark had been in an argument. During the argument, Adams sustained several, non-life threatening stab wounds. Adams was transported to Kern Medical Center for treatment.
Clark also sustained a non-life threatening stab wound during the argument. Clark was arrested for PC 245(a)(1)-Assault with a deadly weapon. Clark was treated at Kern Medical Center before being booked at the Central Receiving Facility. She is currently being held in lieu of $25,000.00 bail.
The investigation continues.
S/Hally Clark
Hispanic, Female
23 years old
Bakersfield resident
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| 5/11/2012 9:05 AM |
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Subject:
Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony
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Details:
Peace Officer Memorial Week is Sunday May 13th, through Saturday May 19th, 2012. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a memorial ceremony on Tuesday May 15th at 10:00 am to honor Sheriff’s Office personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of Kern County. The ceremony will be held at the Sheriff’s Office Peace Officer Memorial at the Sheriff’s Headquarters Facility, 1350 Norris Rd. in Bakersfield.
The public is welcome to join us in paying tribute to those members of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office who have given their life in the line of duty.
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| 5/11/2012 9:01 AM |
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Subject:
Officers Honored for Recovering Stolen Vehicles
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Details:
On May 10, 2012 the Kern County Sheriff’s Office hosted a 10851 Award Ceremony to honor law enforcement officers who are high achievers in auto theft arrests and stolen vehicle recoveries. This program is conducted in partnership with the California Highway Patrol and the California State Automobile Association.
The award consists of a pin to be worn on the uniform, a certificate and a plaque to be awarded by the California Highway Patrol and the California State Automobile Association.
To receive this award, a law enforcement officer must achieve any of the following in any consecutive twelve month period:
Make six separate incident “rolling stolen” in custody arrests
Recover a total of twelve stolen vehicles of which at least three must be “rolling”
Develop information which results in the identification of an auto theft ring, subsequent arrest of two or more suspects, and recovery of at least ten vehicles
The award recipients were:
Kern County Sheriff’s Sergeant Marvin Gomez
Kern County Sheriff’s Senior Deputy Joel Swanson
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick Klawitter
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy Manuel Lopez
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy Dennis Coffee
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy James Troy Jackson
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy Gabriel Romo
Bakersfield Police Officer Bryce Cooper
Bakersfield Police Officer Sean Underhill
Bakersfield Police Officer Craig Checklenis
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| 5/10/2012 3:52 PM |
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Subject:
Attempt Rape Investigation
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Details:
On May 8th, 2012 at about 1:57 pm Kern County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an attempted rape in the Ford City area outside of Taft.
When deputies arrived they contacted the victim. The victim reported that she was standing in her front yard when she was approached by a Hispanic male adult suspect. The suspect asked the victim to use her telephone, and the victim began walking into her home to retrieve her cell phone. As she was walking into the house she noticed the suspect was following her into the home and he had placed a cover over his face and had gloves on. The victim then ran to a rear bedroom in the home. The suspect chased her into the bedroom and brandished a knife. The victim struggled with the suspect, and during the struggle the victim was rendered unconscious. The suspect attempted to sexually assault the victim but was unable to do so. The suspect then fled the home on foot.
The victim described the suspect as a Hispanic male, mid 20’s to early 30’s, 5’8” to 5’10” tall, 180 pounds, muscular build, black spiked hair, and a black goatee with grey on the chin. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black high top tennis shoes or boots that covered his ankles. The suspect also had tattoos on the fingers of his hands below the knuckle area.
The victim sustained minor injuries. She was treated at a local hospital and released.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking the publics’ assistance in this case. If anyone has any information on this case, they are asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. Anonymous text tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Just type the keyword “KCSO” prior to the message.
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| 5/9/2012 4:06 AM |
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Subject:
Armed Robbery In The 2800 Block of Weedpatch Highway
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Details:
On May 9, 2012 Lamont Substation deputies were sent to Emma's Market located at 2801 Weedpatch Highway regarding the report of an armed robbery. When deputies arrived, they located a male victim. The victim reported he had been approached by a suspect who had exited a vehicle while armed with an unknown type handgun. The victim reported he was sitting outside of the closed market when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect then forcibly removed property from the victim and fled with several other subjects who were also in the vehicle.
Deputies located the vehicle a short time later and took two suspects into custody. The suspects, Abel Ponce and Miguel Ponce, were arrested for Robbery and Conspiracy. Both were booked into the Kern County Sheriff's Jail. There is at least one additional suspect outstanding who is possibly still armed with a firearm. Anybody with information regarding the robbery is asked to call the KCSO at 861-3110. Case number SR12-12153.
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| 5/8/2012 11:42 AM |
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Subject:
Secret Witness
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Details:
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from a caller who recently contacted Secret Witness. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the witness code name FOXY to re-contact Secret Witness at 661-322-4040 as soon as possible.
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| 5/8/2012 12:37 AM |
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Subject:
Arson suspect arrested.
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Details:
Details:
On May 7, 2012, at approximately 6:28 pm, deputies were sent to the 1900 block of E. California Avenue regarding an attempted suicide. Deputies had received information that 36-year-old Adam Arteaga had barricaded himself and his family inside his residence and had turned on the gas. When deputies arrived, they found Arteaga running into his residence.
Arteaga had broken the gas main to his residence and was trying to light the residence on fire. Deputies attempted to make contact with Arteaga, however he ignored them. Arteaga was able to set fire to the residence before heavy smoke forced him out. Arteaga crawled out to the front porch of the burning building. Deputies rescued Arteaga from the front of the residence.
Arteaga’s family was found uninjured at a nearby location. Deputies evacuated residents from the area, while the Kern County Fire Department extinguished the fire and turned off the gas. Arteaga was transported to Kern Medical Center for smoke inhalation and was later booked for arson and delaying, obstructing and resisting a peace officer. Arson Investigators are currently conducting the investigation.
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| 5/7/2012 4:00 PM |
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Subject:
Attempt Murder of a Peace Officer Investigation
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Details:
On May 6th, 2012 at about 10:45 pm a CHP officer was seated in his patrol vehicle parked on the westbound shoulder of Highway 178 about 5 miles west of Lake Isabella. The CHP officer was operating his radar unit from inside his vehicle. As he sat in the vehicle a mid 2000’s possible GMC Yukon or Chevy Tahoe dark blue in color passed his location traveling westbound. After the vehicle had passed the CHP patrol unit the vehicle slowed down, made a U-turn, and began traveling east bound toward the CHP patrol unit crossing the double yellow lines into the westbound lane.
As the vehicle approached the CHP unit the left rear passenger of the vehicle fired numerous gunshots at the CHP officer as he sat in his vehicle, striking him in the left hand and chest. The CHP officer was able to return fire and possibly struck the suspect vehicle on the driver’s side. The rear driver side window of the suspect vehicle may have been shattered by the officer’s gunfire. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene eastbound on Highway 178. The CHP officer attempted to pursue the suspect vehicle but was unable to do so due to damage to his vehicle.
The officer sustained an injury to his left hand. The officer was wearing a protective vest and the round that struck him in the chest did not penetrate his vest. He was transported to KMC where he was treated and later released.
The suspect vehicle is described as having oversize 24” chrome wheels and low profile tires. The driver of the vehicle is described as a Hispanic male in his 20’s wearing a white cowboy hat and buttoned up shirt. The suspect shooter is described as a Hispanic male in his 20’s wearing a light colored tank top.
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting and is asking for the publics’ assistance in this case. The suspects in this case are considered armed and extremely dangerous and should not be approached. If anyone has information on the possible suspects or suspect vehicle in this case, they are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040. Anonymous text tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Just type the keyword “KCSO” prior to the message.
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| 5/7/2012 2:37 AM |
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Subject:
Victim of a shooting in the 1800 block of Potomac Avenue.
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Details:
Details:
On May 6, 2012, at approximately 10:16 pm, deputies were dispatched to a victim of a shooting in the 1800 block of Potomac Avenue. When deputies arrived they found 29-year-old Daniel Castenada had sustained several gunshot wounds to his mid-section. Castenada was transported to Kern Medical Center for his injuries. Castenada was unable to provide any suspect information. Deputies canvassed the area and found no addition victims or suspects. This is an ongoing investigation.
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