Posts From Matt Martz
Father is One of Three Arrested After Shooting Two, Including His Own Daughter
BAKERSFIELD — A father who shot two people, including his own daughter, is behind bars following an altercation in east Bakersfield on Friday night. Edgardo Acosta 36, is facing charges
Witness Tip Leads to Arrests of Taft’s Most Wanted
TAFT — Three men, two of which were already wanted by authorities, were arrested on Sunday in Taft, on various drugs charges. Dale Knight, 29, of Maricopa and 45-year-old Johnny
Methamphetamine and Marijuana Discovered During Search
BAKERSFIELD — Officers from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics division arrested a 33-year old woman on Tuesday morning on Kincaid Street. Monica Valente of Bakersfield, was booked into the
Rosamond Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
BAKERSFIELD — A 59-year-old Rosamond man was arrested on Monday after allegedly assaulting his family and shooting into his neighbors’ home. Eric Kilijanski was booked into the Kern County Jail
Two Arrested for Guns and Drugs
BAKERSFIELD — A pair of convicted felons are again behind bars after deputies discovered weapons and narcotics during a search of their home on Wednesday morning. Arnold Berlanga, 30, and
Suspect Arrested for May Homicide
BAKERSFIELD — The search for a suspect wanted in connection with shooting a young man to death in Bakersfield back in May may have ended, after police arrested a 22-year-old
Fugitive Found, Arrested in Onyx
ONYX — A 34-year-old wanted felon running from authorities is behind bars, after he was found hiding out in the small Kern County mountain community of Onyx, near Lake Isabella.
Carjacking Suspect Arrested in Rosamond
ROSAMOND — Shane Lowery, a 46-year-old carjacking suspect, is behind bars after he hitched a ride and then pulled a knife file, later demanding that the driver get out of
Maricopa Horse Supply Thief Turns Himself In
TAFT — A man accused of stealing everything but a horse itself was arrested on Friday after turning himself in to authorities in Taft. Billy Joe Landreth, 46, from Maricopa
Men Arrested After Illegally Discharging Firearm
BAKERSFIELD — Two men were arrested on Sunday night after allegedly discharging a firearm illegally and running from police. Andre Menefield, 41, of Los Angeles and 36-year-old Charles McGarity of
