| 2/8/2010 12:04 PM | | Subject:
Frazier Park Eviction and Animal Cruelty Arrest
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On 2-8-2010, at 0945 hours, the Sheriff’s Civil Section served an eviction at 624 Elm Trail in Frazier Park. The eviction was the result of a bank foreclosure. The Sheriff’s Office had prior knowledge that the resident had a large number of animals in the residence. As a result, Animal Control and Code Compliance were asked to assist.
Deputies completed the eviction by escorting the resident, Kimberly Maggio age 49, off of the property. While securing the residence, deputies noticed several animals living in deplorable conditions.
Animal Control began an investigation into the living conditions of the animals. Animal Control found 7 dogs, 12 cats, and 1 rat living in the home, not including one small deceased dog in the freezer. The animals had no fresh water. Some of the animals had their legs covered in feces. The house smelled of urine and feces to the point that it burned the eyes and throat.
Ms. Maggio was arrested by Animal Control officers for 20 counts of PC 597(b), felony animal cruelty.
The animals were seized by Animal Control.
The contact for Animal Control in Guy Shaw at 868-7102
| | 2/7/2010 10:12 PM | | Subject:
Suspicious Death in Taft
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On Sunday, at approximately 1642 hours, deputies from the Taft substation were dispatched to a victim of a shooting at 216 Jefferson St., in Taft. Deputies arrived and found a 46 year old white male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to KMC where he eventuallly died as a result of his injuries. Homicide detectives were notified about the incident and began an investigation into the shooting. There were two other adults at the residence, as well as two children, at the time of the shooting. Detectives obtained statements from these individuals who are all cooperating with the investigation. They have been released. There are no suspects at this time, and the firearm that was used in the shooting has been recovered. The investigation is continuing.
| | 2/4/2010 8:05 AM | | Subject:
Promotion Ceremony Friday, February 5, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
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Details:Sheriff Donny Youngblood is pleased to announce the following personnel will be recognized at a Promotion Ceremony to be held on Friday, February 5, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium at 1350 Norris Road.
Senior Deputy Andrew Avila
Senior Deputy Steven Battistoni
Senior Deputy Zachary Bittle
Senior Deputy Richard Garrett
Senior Deputy William Hull
Senior Deputy Michael Lawrence
Senior Deputy Paul Leonard
Detentions Senior Deputy Melissa Reyes
Detentions Senior Deputy Martin Santillan
A special commendation will also be presented to Office Services Technician Vicki Erickson
The media is welcome to attend. For the safety and enjoyment of the families attending, we request that all media use the side aisles to set up equipment and refrain from using the middle aisle.
| | 2/3/2010 6:09 PM | | Subject:
Investigations for Narcotic Sales leads to three arrests.
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On Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at approximately 0710 hours, the Kern Narcotics Enforcement Team (K-NET) coordinated with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team executed a search warrant at 209 Washington Ave. apartment# B.
During this investigation three adults were arrested for various narcotics violations. As Officer’s conducted their search of the property, approximately eight grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, evidence consistent with narcotic sales/trafficking, four firearms including a sawed off shotgun and rifle, ammunition, illegal fireworks, and an inert hand grenade were located and seized.
The methamphetamine seized has an estimated street value of $800.00
As a result of this investigation, two adult females and one adult male were taken into custody and booked into the Central Receiving Facility.
They are identified as:
35 year old Bernice Kay Campbell: Charged with H&S 11377(a)-Possession of methamphetamine, H&S 11378-Possession of methamphetamine for sales, PC 12020(a)(1)-Possession of illegally modified firearms, H&S 11370.1-Possess loaded firearm while possess methamphetamine, B&P 4060-Possess prescription medication, H&S 11357(b)-Possess marijuana (less than one ounce)
45 year old Kelly Lynn McMurray: Charged with H&S 11377(a)-Possession of methamphetamine, H&S 11378-Possession of methamphetamine for sales, PC 12021(a)(1)-Convicted felon possess firearm, PC 12316(b)-Convicted felon possess ammunition, H&S 11550(a)-Under the influence of a controlled substance, H&S 11364-Possession of drug paraphernalia, Felony warrant
44 year old John Earl Hinkle: Charged with H&S 11377(a)-Possession of methamphetamine, H&S 11378-Possession of methamphetamine for sales, PC 12021(a)(1)-Convicted felon possess firearm, PC 12316(b)-Convicted felon possess ammunition, H&S 11550(a)-Under the influence of a controlled substance, H&S 11364-Possession of drug paraphernalia
| | 2/3/2010 4:15 PM | | Subject:
The Kern County Sheriffs Office is requesting the public’s assistance.
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Details:The Kern County Sheriffs Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in the Gary Grimes homicide. Grimes was shot several times in the back while holding his 1 year old child. The child was not injured during the crime. The suspects in this case are described as two young adult males, who were last seen fleeing the area on foot. If anyone has information regarding this crime they are urged to call Detective Chandler at 661-391-7610 or Secret Witness 661-322-4040.
I have attached a copy of the original news release for reference.
Details: On 02-01-10, at 1934 hours, deputies were dispatched to a victim of a shooting in the 600 Block of Jastro. When deputies arrived the victim had been transported from the scene, by private vehicle, to KMC. Investigation determined that the victim was shot 8 times as he was exiting his vehicle, after he had returned home from shopping with his girlfriend, the girlfriend’s sister and the victim’s one year old son. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time. The victim, Gary Grimes, B, M, 31 yrs. is listed in critical condition at KMC. The suspects are described as an H, M 18-19 yrs, and a B, M, 18-19 yrs.
| | 2/2/2010 12:36 PM | | Subject:
Update on Victor Pulido-Hernandez.
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Details: Victor Pulido-Hernandez, 27 years old, who was wanted for indecent exposure and annoying/molesting a child, turned himself in on February 2nd, 2010. Pulido-Hernandez was arrested on his outstanding warrants and booked into the Kern County Jail.
| | 2/1/2010 11:40 PM | | Subject:
SWAT Training Scenario at Meadows Field 2/4/10
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Details:On Thursday 2/4/10 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the Kern County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, Bomb Squad, and Hostage Negotiators will be conducting a training exercise at Meadows Field in the International Terminal building. The training will consist of practical problems which will simulate real situations the SWAT Team could potentially face. The International Terminal is currently not in use, but occasionally citizens will go there instead of the new facility. This release is to alert the public and media that the activities at Meadows Field during the above listed time frame are training exercises only.
| | 2/1/2010 10:57 PM | | Subject:
UPDATE on Search and Rescue Operation on Breckenridge.
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Details: Correction on previous News Release. The women that called the Sheriff's Office was the wife of the subject who had hiked five miles to get cell phone service. That subject, once cell phone service was established, called his wife, who in turn, called the Sheriff's Office.
| | 2/1/2010 10:32 PM | | Subject:
UPDATE on Search and Rescue Operation on Breckenridge.
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Details: UPDATE: On 02-01-10, at 1742 hours, the Sheriff's Office received a call from a female R/P who said that she was on Breckenridge Rd., East of Comanche Rd. She said she had been with three other subjects on Breckenridge Rd. near the housing track when their vehicle became stuck in the snow. The R/P said she had to walk about five miles from the vehicle to get a cell phone signal to call for help. Search and Rescue responded and eventually located the subjects in the vehicle at 2114 hours. The subjects were uninjured.
| | 2/1/2010 10:32 PM | | Subject:
Victim of a Shooting
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Details: On 02-01-10, at 1934 hours, deputies were dispatched to a victim of a shooting in the 600 Block of Jastro. When deputies arrived the victim had been transported from the scene, by private vehicle, to KMC. Investigation determined that the victim was shot 8 times as he was exiting his vehicle, after he had returned home from shopping with his girlfriend, the girlfriends sister and the victims one year old son. The motive for the shooting is unknown at this time. The victim, Gary Grimes, B, M, 31 yrs. is listed in critical condition at KMC. The suspects are described as a H, M 18-19 yrs, and a B, M, 18-19 yrs.
| | 2/1/2010 9:59 PM | | Subject:
SWAT Training Scenario at Meadows Field on 2/4/10
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Details:On Thursday 2/4/10 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the Kern County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, Bomb Squad, and Hostage Negotiators will be conducting a training exercise at Meadows Field in the International Terminal building. The training will consist of practical problems which will simulate real situations the SWAT Team could potentially face. The International Terminal is currently not in use, but occasionally citizens will go there instead of the new facility. This release is to alert the public and media that the activities at Meadows Field during the above listed time frame are training exercises only.
| | 2/1/2010 3:22 PM | | Subject:
Infant death in Wofford Heights.
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Details:On January 30, 2010 at about 9:50 P.M., deputies were dispatched to 223 Roby Lane in Wofford Heights regarding an infant not breathing. When deputies arrived, they located a 9-week-old infant not breathing. Deputies performed C.P.R. on the infant until medical personnel arrived. The infant was transported to Kern Valley Hospital where it was pronounced dead.
Homicide Detectives responded and are investigating the death. An autopsy is scheduled to be performed on Monday, February 01, 2010, to determine a cause of death.
| | 2/1/2010 1:46 PM | | Subject:
Victim of a gunshot in East Bakersfield.
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Details:On Monday, February 01, 2010 at about 9:10 A.M., deputies were dispatched to 1348 Lincoln Street in East Bakersfield regarding a victim of a gunshot. When deputies arrived, they located Richie Valenzuela, 20 years old, suffering from a gunshot wound to his right hand. Valenzuela was transported via ambulance to Kern Medical Center where he is in stable condition.
Valenzuela said he heard a male and female arguing outside his bedroom. Valenzuela said he opened the door to his bedroom and saw an unknown suspect armed with a handgun, arguing with the female inside the apartment. Valenzuela confronted the suspect, and the suspect fled through the back door of the residence. Valenzuela said as he closed the door and was locking it, the suspect fired the gun through the door, striking his hand.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 30 years old, light complexion, short brown hair, wearing a royal blue sweatshirt and black pants. The handgun is described as a blue steel automatic handgun.
This incident is currently being investigated. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110.
| | 1/30/2010 5:14 PM | | Subject:
Sheriff Department Cal - MMET unit serve a search warrant; seize evidence of narcotic sales; and arrest one.
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Today Officers from the California Multi-jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (Cal-MMET) executed a search warrant at 335 Hayes Street in the city of Bakersfield. Upon arrival Cal-MMET officer’s contacted a black male in the front yard of the residence. He was later identified as James Murphy age 66, the sole occupant of the residence.
A thorough search of the residence was conducted. Officer’s located evidence leading them to believe Murphy was actively selling prescription drugs and illicit drugs from his home. Some of the evidence included marijuana; crack cocaine; over 1000 prescription pills; a 22 caliber rifle; ammunition; and approximately $4800.00 U.S. Currency in denominations consistent with narcotic sales.
As a result of the investigation James Murphy was arrested and booked into the Central Receiving Facility on the following charges.
H&S 11351(a) – Sales of narcotics; H&S 11350(a) - Possession of narcotics; H&S 11357(b) –Possession of marijuana; PC 12021(a) – Felon in possession of a firearm; and PC 12316(b) – Felon in possession of ammunition.
| | 1/29/2010 3:36 PM | | Subject:
Peace disturbance on Verdugo Lane.
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Details:On Friday, January 29, 2010 at about 10:10 A.M., deputies were dispatched to 3025 Verdugo Lane regarding a peace disturbance with possible shots fired. Deputies were told that an argument and what sounded like two gunshots were heard coming from the residence.
Deputies arrived and attempted to make contact with any occupants of the residence by using the P.A. system on their patrol vehicles, and by calling the residence via telephone. Deputies did not get a response from the residence.
Based on the initial information received, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. Team was requested for assistance. Approximately 6 to 10 people in the immediate area were evacuated from their homes. Traffic was diverted on Verdugo Lane between Dee Dee Avenue and Meacham Road.
During the investigation, deputies were able to locate the homeowner at work, and were given permission to search the residence. Deputies found no one inside the residence, and no evidence of a gun being fired inside or outside of the residence.
While speaking with the homeowner and family members, it was determined that an argument did take place at the residence at about 10:00 A.M. Those involved in the argument left the residence prior to deputies arriving. The investigation determined that no crime occurred during this incident.
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