Delano
CRIME & SAFETY
Thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis seized from Antelope Valley
California law enforcement agencies have seized thousands of pounds of illegal cannabis near two state parks, including Saddleback Butte State Park in Antelope Valley, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. The law enforcement operations resulted in the seizure of over 5,200 illegal cannabis plants as well as 14 illegal firearms in...
Delano community to hold vigil for crime victims on July 25
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Delano Police Department shared on social media about a vigil for victims of crime in the city. The remembrance vigil will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Community Center, located at 436 Jefferson Street in Delano. The...
Delano police collect clothes for babies at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Delano Police Officers Association invites Kern County to donate clothing for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. From July 15 to August 15, preemie and newborn clothing will be accepted at the Delano Police Department lobby for babies at the NICU inside Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. The NICU Clothing Drive […]
Arrest Report - July 11, 2024
Jose Luis Mendez, 56, was arrested in the 1800 block of F Street on a misdemeanor bench warrant. He was cited and released at the scene. Santiago Martinez-Hernandez, 41, was arrested in the 700 block of F Street on a misdemeanor bench warrant. He was cited and released. Bogdan Boceanu,...
Defendant takes plea deal in McKittrick assault
The man charged with attempted murder in connection with the June 10 assault in McKittrick has taken a plea deal. Kern County Superior Court records show Clayton Dean Unruh, 37, entered no contest pleas to assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury and criminal threats. The attempted murder...
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