Posts From Matt Martz
Suspect Arrested at Mexican Border for 2014 Murder
BAKERSFIELD — A 32-year-old man suspected of shooting a killing another man in Bakersfield two years ago was arrested on Sunday as he tried to flee the country. Juan Lopez,
Three Gang Members Arrested Following Pursuit
Police display confiscated gun BAKERSFIELD — Three Bakersfield gang members were arrested on Monday after leading police on a high-speed pursuit. Trevon Foreman, 20, 18-year-old Alan Ellison and a 15-year-old
One Arrested in Rock Cocaine Bust
Police display confiscated cocaine BAKERSFIELD — One man is in custody after police bust up a Bakersfield cocaine ring last Wednesday evening in central Bakersfield. Zelvin Jackson, a Bakersfield resident was
Oildale Man Arrested for Stabbing During Fight
OILDALE — A 19-year-old Oildale man accused of trying to stab another man to death during a fight over the weekend has been arrested. Jimmie Thompson was booked into the Kern
Inmate Tries to Escape Bakersfield Jail, Crashes Van, is Captured
Lerdo Detention Center BAKERSFIELD — A 23-year-old Kern County Jail inmate is back in custody after trying a daring escape on Tuesday morning. Ramon Castro, who was already in custody
Two Arrested for Suspected Sales of Methamphetamine
Police display confiscated drugs BAKERSFIELD — Two men are behind bars after police busted up their illegal drug operation in Bakersfield on Wednesday afternoon. Jason Mendoza (28) and Nathan Sanchez (26),
Bakersfield SWAT Standoff Suspect Escapes, is Recaptured
Ruben Maldonado-Zamora (photo courtesy KBAK) BAKERSFIELD — A Bakersfield man who held off a police SWAT team last week, and led police on a high-speed chase over the weekend, escaped,
Cal City Man Arrested After Police Stand-off
Christopher Forbes CALIFORNIA CITY — A 20-year-old man was arrested last Friday afternoon after a brief stand-off with police in eastern Kern County. Christopher Forbes of California City was booked
Parolee Arrested for Attempted Murder in Ridgecrest
Richard Oscar Martinez RIDGECREST — A 26-year-old active felony parolee with a known history of violence was arrested on Monday after trying to stab a man to death in the
Oildale Father Arrested for Killing his Daughter
This sad incident occurred here OILDALE — A 27-year-old Oildale man who was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly beating to death his two-year-old daughter over the weekend, was arraigned in
