Crime & Safety

California City man charged with murder in dog attack that led to boy's drowning

KGET 17 News · June 29, 2026

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Prosecutors on Monday brought charges including murder against a California City man whose three dogs chased a 12-year-old boy who drowned while trying to escape. Kenneth Dobbins, 68, is in custody but refused to be transported to Superior Court for arraignment Monday afternoon on charges of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and [...]

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