Posts From Matt Martz
Suspect Identified in Quadruple Shooting
BAKERSFIELD — A Bakersfield SWAT team was called out in attempt to find a murder suspect but when they arrived he was nowhere to be found. The suspect, Julio Jesus
Police Searching for Man who Kissed Woman in Parking Lot
BAKERSFIELD – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for sexual battery after releasing images of the suspect on Thursday night. The suspect, described as
Attempted Murderer Arrested After Four-Hour SWAT Standoff
BAKERSFIELD — A man suspected of attempted murder has been arrested following an intense SWAT standoff in east Bakersfield. Wanted on an outstanding warrant for attempted murder, kidnapping, a felon
Gang Member Arrested for Kidnapping and Attempted Murder
BAKERSFIELD – One suspect is still on the run and another is in custody after the pair kidnapped a man inside his home in east Bakersfield on Sunday. Police said
Deputies Recover Gun During Pursuit
A 41-year-old felon who tried to outrun deputies is behind bars after ditching a loaded handgun before being caught. According to the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred on
Police Seek Suspect who Stole Twice from Walgreen’s
BAKERSFIELD — Local law enforcement is asking the public for its help in identifying a suspect who stole from a local Walgreen’s store — twice. The suspect police are looking
Stabbing Suspect Dead in Officer Involved Shooting
OILDALE — A 33-year-old Oildale man suspected of stabbing another man is dead. The suspect, Caleb Blackburn died after being transported to Kern Medical Center shortly after being shot during
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust
A 30-year-old Bakersfield man was arrested after a search of his vehicle during a routine traffic stop revealed $350,000 of suspected methamphetamine and heroin. The driver of the vehicle, Francisco Orozco,
Man Hits Patrol Car, Leads Police on Chase
A man was arrested on Sunday after a high-speed chase that started in northwest Bakersfield and ended 30 miles later. The incident began on May 5, 2013 at around 7:50
Bakersfield Serial Robbery Suspect Caught
BAKERSFIELD – According to detectives with the Bakersfield Police Dept., a 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of bank robberies that started back in January with
