Kern
Man Arrested in Deadly Stabbing at Bakersfield Motel 6
BAKERSFIELD — A man suspected of stabbing another man to death during an argument inside a Bakersfield motel room is now behind bars. Chad Kallevig was booked into the Kern
Facebook Follower Helps Nab Burglary Suspects
BAKERSFIELD — Two men wanted in connection with two Bakersfield burglaries earlier this month were arrested last Friday, thanks to an alert Facebook follower. Jared Ward, 25, and 18-year-old Katerran McCray, both
Massive man-hunt ends thanks to brave store manager
INYOKERN— An 18-day manhunt in the mountains and desert of eastern Kern County came to an end on Saturday night, thanks to a brave convenience store manager. According to the
Bakersfield Burglary Suspect Found in Jail
BAKERSFIED — Thanks to a tip from an anonymous citizen, the suspect in a central Bakersfield burglary that happened in early June was apprehended by police on Wednesday. And they
Wanted Felon Shot During Standoff with Deputies Near Rosamond
ROSAMOND — A 33-year-old man was shot by deputies during a standoff on Tuesday afternoon in an area 10 miles northwest of the city of Rosamond in Kern County. Luis
Taft Man Arrested for Allegedly Selling Meth
TAFT — A 47-year-old man was arrested last Wednesday after the search of his home in south Taft revealed an estimated $15,000 of suspected methamphetamine packaged for sale. Brian Brown
Wasco Mother Arrested for Locking Child in Car
WASCO — A 33-year-old Wasco mother was arrested on Thursday after leaving her toddler unattended in a locked car for around two hours. Paula Curiel was booked into the Kern
Three Arrested in Taft Probation Search
TAFT — Three people, including a wanted fugitive, were arrested during a routine probation search last Friday in the city of Taft, west of Bakersfield in Kern County. Ioelu Laulusa, 34,
Deputy Arrested for Bringing Drugs into a Kern County Jail
BAKERSFIELD — A veteran Kern County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested last week on suspicion of bringing methamphetamine into a Kern County jail facility. Deputy Anthony Cercone, who had been with the
Taft Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft and Forgery
TAFT — A 28-year-old man was arrested earlier this week after buying car with a forged money order. Kenneth Dodds of Taft was booked into the Kern County Jail for
