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Former Kern County DA Ed Jagels arrested on suspicion of DUI
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Ed Jagels, the top law enforcement officer in Kern County for nearly three decades until his retirement in 2010, was arrested Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said. Jagels, 77, was arrested at about 4:35 p.m. in the 6000 block of Stockdale Highway, according to a police spokesperson. [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 2
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Coroner identifies man found dead on South King St
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Coroner's Office identified a 40-year-old man who was found dead on South King Street in late May. Coroner officials identified him as Andrew Paul Franco, of Bakersfield. Franco was found in the 30 block of South King Street, near Wilkins Street, on May 20 just before 9 a.m. [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 1
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KCSO to host park ranger training event
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KGET) -- The Kern County Sheriff's Office will host a park ranger training event to help boost recruitment within the department. The Park Ranger Trainee Recruitment event will be held on Tuesday, June 9, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will be hosted at the Sheriff's Support Services Building, located at 34970 [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 1
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New trial for damages ordered in 2013 Taft school shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A new trial has been ordered in an ongoing legal dispute between the Taft Union High School District and the city of Taft following a 2013 school shooting that severely injured a student. On Jan. 10, 2013, then-Taft Union High School student Bryan Oliver shot and severely injured another student, Bowe [...]
KGET 17 News · May 29
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Shafter police could start using Flock drone program during emergency responses: agenda
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Shafter City Council is set to consider using Flock Safety's drone system to assist first responders, according to the meeting agenda for Tuesday. The city is looking to enhance the Shafter Police Department’s emergency response operations by implementing a drone program, city staff said in the agenda. The drone program [...]
KGET 17 News · May 29
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Murder trial in 2020 shooting at Union Ave hotel postponed
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The trial of the accused gunman in a deadly shooting that occurred five years ago at a hotel on Union Avenue was postponed during a brief hearing Friday morning. David Bobo Thomas is now scheduled for trial Aug. 17 on charges including murder and assault with a gun in the death [...]
KGET Local News · May 29
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Law enforcement to conduct DUI saturation patrol in Kern County, Bakersfield area
Officials said law enforcement will be extra vigilant on Saturday as part of a DUI patrol operation throughout the county.
KGET 17 News · May 29
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Law enforcement to conduct DUI saturation patrol in Kern County, Bakersfield area - KGET.com
Law enforcement to conduct DUI saturation patrol in Kern County, Bakersfield area KGET.com
GNews — Kern jobs · May 29
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Bakersfield PD searches for man who allegedly stole items from a storage unit
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a man who allegedly broke into a storage unit and stole personal items on May 14. The alleged incident was reported in the 4600 block of Buck Owens Boulevard at about 5 a.m. when a man forced entry into [...]
KGET 17 News · May 29
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Bakersfield PD searches for man who allegedly stole items from a storage unit - Yahoo
Bakersfield PD searches for man who allegedly stole items from a storage unit Yahoo
GNews — Buck Owens / country · May 29
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2 sentenced to prison for transporting 50 pounds of meth
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 [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Officials ID man killed in Walpole Avenue crash Tuesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Law enforcement has identified the man who died during a traffic collision on Tuesday, May 27. The Kern County coroner identified the deceased as 68-year-old Gabriel Tetoe Jaryenneh Sr., of California City. On May 27, Jaryenneh was a passenger in a vehicle that left the roadway and crashed on the 7000 [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Officials ID man killed in Walpole Avenue crash Tuesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Law enforcement has identified the man who died during a traffic collision on Tuesday, May 27. The Kern County coroner identified the deceased as 68-year-old Gabriel Tetoe Jaryenneh Sr., of California City. On May 27, Jaryenneh was a passenger in a vehicle that left the roadway and crashed on the 7000 [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Hearing postponed to July for man accused of abducting Taft girl he met through Roblox
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A preliminary hearing in the case against an Elk Grove man accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old Taft girl was postponed to July, after attorneys informed the court of an additional report neither side has had a chance to review. The report details a second forensic interview conducted in the case against [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Coroner ID's man killed in Eucalyptus Dr shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Coroner's Office has identified a man killed in a shooting on Eucalyptus Drive Monday. Marcelino Rodriguez, 61, of Bakersfield was identified as one of the men killed in the shooting. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called out to the 5700 block of Eucalyptus Drive at [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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BPD seeking assistance locating man last seen Tuesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating an at-risk missing adult. Edgar Cortez was last seen on Tuesday, May 27, around 8 p.m. in the 100 block of Old Drovers Lane. Police said Cortez is considered at-risk due to a mental health condition. Cortez is a 33-year-old [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Man allegedly broke into middle school, stole several fundraiser items: Bakersfield PD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man who allegedly stole fundraising event items after breaking into a middle school classroom. At around 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, the suspect forced entry into a classroom at the Paul L. Cato Middle School at 4115 Vineland [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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California City crash on Walpole Avenue leaves 68-year-old passenger dead - KBAK
California City crash on Walpole Avenue leaves 68-year-old passenger dead KBAK
GNews — Kern jobs · May 28
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Rules, regulations for e-bikes amid rise in crashes
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department is reminding the community of the dangers of riding e-bikes amid a rise in crashes. "There are many dangers associated with these bicycles. Some of our local school districts have banned them from their campuses due to the inherent dangers," Sergeant Kiser with Bakersfield Police Department said. [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Community pushes for change on Harris Road following deadly crash
Residents are demanding safer road conditions on Harris Road after a deadly crash renewed concerns over years of serious accidents and fatalities.
KERO 23ABC · May 28
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KCSO seeking help locating missing teenage girl last seen on Memorial Day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager who is considered at-risk. Maylea Zepahua, 17, was last seen near East Brundage Lane and Weedpatch Highway on Monday, May 25, around 10 a.m. Law enforcement said Zepahua is 5 feet and 4 inches tall and [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Ex-Beardsley School District employee pleads no contest to sex with underage girl
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A former employee of San Lauren Elementary School pleaded no contest Wednesday to having sex with a teen girl he used to coach and creating a fake social media account to obtain nude photos of her, according to court records. Aldrich Cadiz entered pleas of no contest to two felony counts [...]
KGET 17 News · May 27
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KCFD to conduct annual burn along Hwy 223, near Hwy 58, Arvin
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Fire Department will be conducting its annual White Wolf Public Safety burn on Wednesday afternoon. The prescribed burn will take place along Highway 223 between Highway 58 and Arvin at 4 p.m. The roads will be closed during that time and drivers will be advised to use alternate [...]
KGET 17 News · May 27
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Driver arrested after allegedly driving 134 mph during CHP Memorial Day enforcement period
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man was arrested Monday after allegedly driving 134 mph on Highway 99 just hours before the end of the California Highway Patrol's holiday enforcement period. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of a Dodge was caught driving 134 mph on southbound Highway 99, just south of Airport Drive. [...]
KGET 17 News · May 27
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Muscle Car Murder preliminary hearing enters 3rd day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A preliminary hearing for three men accused of stealing a Dodge Hellcat whose owner was fatally shot after locating the car through an Apple AirTag entered its third day Wednesday afternoon. The hearing for David Tyrone Thompson, Giovanni Garcia-Viscarra and Joseph Bush IV began last week and, at its conclusion, a [...]
KGET 17 News · May 27
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Video shows Amazon driver taking pet cat, family seeks answers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A routine delivery turned into heartbreak after a family's Ring camera captured an Amazon delivery driver taking their beloved cat right off their doorstep. On May 14, a package was delivered to a west Bakersfield home but the driver seemingly took a package of his own, a family pet named Junie. [...]
KGET 17 News · May 27
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Delano man accused of attacking officers after entering McFarland patrol vehicle
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A Delano man is accused of going out of his way to end up someplace most people try to avoid -- the back of a police car. Love allegedly jumped in front of a moving McFarland Police Department patrol vehicle, got in the back then punched and attempted to bite officers [...]
KGET 17 News · May 27