Crime & Safety
Woman accused of vandalizing Kern County Veterans Memorial found incompetent
KGET 17 News · September 9, 2026

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A woman accused of multiple acts of vandalism -- including shattering a portion of the Kern County Veterans Memorial -- has been found incompetent to stand trial, according to court records. Marina Smith, 33, is due back in court next month for a hearing to determine where she'll be housed while [...]
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