Kern
Convicted Murderer Escapes, is Captured, Returned to Prison
WASCO — An inmate convicted of first degree murder at the Wasco State Prison was caught and re-arrested on Sunday afternoon after escaping the night before. Jeffery Landers, 34, was
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
WASCO — A man who tried running from police was arrested on Thursday afternoon in Wasco on various drug and weapons charges. Alfonso Trujillo was booked into the Central Receiving
Five Arrested for Narcotics Violations During Probation Check
BAKERSFIELD — Five people were arrested on Wednesday night during a probation check in northeast Bakersfield that turned up a large amount of methamphetamine intended for sale. Ruben Chavez, 43,
Two People Arrested for Leaving Two Small Children Alone
BAKERSFIELD — Two people are behind bars after being arrested on Thursday morning for leaving an infant and toddler alone inside an east Bakersfield home. Johnny Dontrell Blinks, 28, and
Pair Arrested in Tehachapi for Selling Meth
TEHACHAPI — Two people were arrested on Thursday for various drug-related charges including the sale of methamphetamine in the small mountain community of Tehachapi in eastern Kern County. Patrick Ballard,
Wanted Wasco man tries to evade police but is caught
WASCO — A 42-year-old man wanted on an outstanding felony warrant led police on a high speed pursuit before being captured on Thursday afternoon in Wasco. Javier Pizano was booked
Felon Arrested for Weapons in Lamont
LAMONT — Deputies arrested a 34-year-old Lamont man on Wednesday night after he was found that he was a felon in possession of weapon. Abel Godinez was booked in to
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
