Crime & Safety

2 sentenced to prison for transporting 50 pounds of meth

KGET 17 News · May 28, 2026

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Two men caught transporting 50 pounds of methamphetamine on Interstate 5 near Lebec were sentenced to prison Thursday. Ismael Gonzalez Jr., 34, and David Mendoza, 31, each received 18 years, according to prosecutors. They were found guilty last month of possession for sale of a controlled substance, transportation for sale of [...]

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